Ludington State Park Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, waves, and UV for Ludington State Park Beach, Michigan
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
77/100
- 64°F, wind 18 mph
- Low UV (1)
- ⚠ Gusts to 33 mph
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
74/100
- 62°F, wind 15 mph
- Low UV (3)
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
78/100
- 61°F, wind 12 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Best for
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 62°F. That is 1° above the October average of 61°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 afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Ludington State Park Beach?
About 62°F. That is 1° above the October average of 61°F here.