Grand Haven Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, waves, and UV for Grand Haven Beach, Michigan
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
60/100
- 69°F, wind 20 mph
- Low UV (1)
- Clear skies
- ⚠ Gusts to 30 mph
- ⚠ Water 59°F — cool
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
60/100
- 67°F, wind 17 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Clear skies
- ⚠ Gusts to 28 mph
- ⚠ Water 59°F — cool
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
60/100
- 66°F, wind 13 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Clear skies
- ⚠ Water 59°F — cool
Best for
Tides
Grand Haven Beach is on Lake Michigan, and the Great Lakes are non-tidal — the true astronomical tide is under two inches. Water level here moves with wind and barometric pressure (seiches), not a tide table. Why the Great Lakes have no tides
About Grand Haven Beach
Grand Haven Beach sits on Lake Michigan, where the water runs from about 35°F in February to 70°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 70°F in July and dropping to about 35°F in February.
Today it is 59°F. That is 2° below the October average of 61°F here.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Grand Haven Beach?
We score today 60 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Grand Haven Beach?
About 59°F. That is 2° below the October average of 61°F here.