Petoskey Pier Breakwall

Petoskey Pier Breakwall The iconic Petoskey Breakwall (officially the Petoskey Breakwater) on Little Traverse Bay.

01/23/2026

The Bay has succumbed to the ice, and on the Great Lakes, time seems to stop.

01/09/2026

Bright skies over the frozen breakwall.

01/06/2026

In winter’s chill, pancake ice drifts like lilly pads around the Petoskey lighthouse..

01/05/2026

Pancake ice, like frozen lily pads, rises and falls with the Great Lakes’ motion. They crowd the steely Petoskey breakwall beneath the lighthouse’s red bow.

Hey Breakwall walkers—did you know that exactly 101 years ago this month, in December 1924, a massive Lake Michigan stor...
12/31/2025

Hey Breakwall walkers—did you know that exactly 101 years ago this month, in December 1924, a massive Lake Michigan storm ripped the original lighthouse right off our breakwall? That beautiful light was gone in one night, just days after being shut down for winter. It reminds us how fierce our lake can be. These December days, with the spray freezing into those wild ice shapes, it’s a sight to behold… from a safe distance! ❄️🌊⚓

12/30/2025

WOW – Mother Nature is putting on an EPIC show at the Petoskey Breakwall right now!

This Monday, the Great Lakes are putting on a spectacular show with monster waves expected across all five lakes! Accord...
12/27/2025

This Monday, the Great Lakes are putting on a spectacular show with monster waves expected across all five lakes!

According to the latest National Weather Service marine forecast, wave heights could top 20+ feet on multiple lakes, including impressive swells rolling into our beautiful Little Traverse Bay.

Nature lovers and adventure seekers – this is your chance to witness the dramatic beauty of crashing waves against the iconic Petoskey Breakwall. The thunderous roar, the misty spray, and the sheer force of the lake make for an unforgettable (and free!) natural spectacle that’s perfect for photos.

Just remember: Safety first! These powerful waves demand respect. Please stay back, keep a safe distance on shore, and avoid the breakwall itself during high-wave conditions.

Bundle up, grab your camera, and head to Petoskey for a front-row seat to one of winter’s most awe-inspiring displays on the Great Lakes.

Who’s planning a wave-watching visit?
Tag us in your photos! 📸

12/25/2025

Unbothered by the storm.

12/25/2025

Who else loves exploring Petoskey’s waterfront in the snow?

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