Traverse City Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, waves, and UV for Traverse City Beach, Michigan
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
60/100
- 63°F, wind 5 mph
- Low UV (0)
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
60/100
- 61°F, wind 11 mph
- Low UV (2)
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
60/100
- 58°F, wind 11 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Best for
Tides
Traverse City 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 Traverse City Beach
Traverse City Beach sits on Lake Michigan, where the water runs from about 38°F in February to 72°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 72°F in August and dropping to about 38°F in February.
Today it is 60°F. That is right on the October average of 60°F for this beach.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Traverse City Beach?
We score today 60 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Traverse City Beach?
About 60°F. That is right on the October average of 60°F for this beach.