Oval Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, waves, and UV for Oval Beach, Michigan
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
85/100
- 59°F, wind 7 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
95/100
- 73°F, wind 7 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
97/100
- 75°F, wind 8 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
Oval 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 Oval Beach
Oval Beach sits on Lake Michigan, where the water runs from about 37°F in March to 72°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 72°F in July and dropping to about 37°F in March.
Today it is 70°F. That is 1° below the August average of 71°F here.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Oval Beach?
We score today 97 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Oval Beach?
About 70°F. That is 1° below the August average of 71°F here.
Is it safe to swim at Oval Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the swim risk at Oval Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.