South Haven Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, waves, and UV for South Haven Beach, Michigan
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
87/100
- 59°F, wind 7 mph
- Low UV (1)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 74°F, wind 7 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
98/100
- 77°F, wind 7 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
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 72°F. That is right on the August average of 72°F for this beach.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at South Haven Beach?
We score today 98 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at South Haven Beach?
About 72°F. That is right on the August average of 72°F for this beach.
Is it safe to swim at South Haven Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the swim risk at South Haven Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.