Ludington State Park Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, waves, and UV for Ludington State Park Beach, Michigan
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
78/100
- 56°F, wind 6 mph
- Low UV (1)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
78/100
- 70°F, wind 10 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
78/100
- 73°F, wind 12 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Best for
Swim risk
NWS GRR Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Tides
Ludington State Park 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 Ludington State Park Beach
Ludington State Park Beach sits on Lake Michigan, where the water runs from about 38°F in February to 69°F in August.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in August, the warmest month, it sits around 69°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Today it is 66°F. That is 3° below the August average of 69°F here.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Ludington State Park Beach?
We score today 78 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Ludington State Park Beach?
About 66°F. That is 3° below the August average of 69°F here.
Is it safe to swim at Ludington State Park Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the swim risk at Ludington State Park Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.