South Haven Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, waves, and UV for South Haven Beach, Michigan
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
60/100
- 70°F, wind 18 mph
- Low UV (1)
- Clear skies
- ⚠ Gusts to 30 mph
- ⚠ Water 61°F — cool
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
60/100
- 71°F, wind 14 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
- Clear skies
- ⚠ Gusts to 26 mph
- ⚠ Water 61°F — cool
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
60/100
- 69°F, wind 11 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Clear skies
- ⚠ Water 61°F — cool
Best for
Tides
South 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 South Haven Beach
South Haven Beach sits on Lake Michigan, where the water runs from about 37°F in February to 73°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 73°F in July and dropping to about 37°F in February.
Today it is 61°F. That is 1° below the October average of 62°F here.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at South 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 South Haven Beach?
About 61°F. That is 1° below the October average of 62°F here.