Grand Haven Beach or Oval Beach today?
Grand Haven, Michigan · Saugatuck, Michigan — 42 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
97Grand Haven Beach
vs
97Oval Beach
Too close to call today. Grand Haven Beach scores 97 and Oval Beach scores 97, 42 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Grand Haven Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 67 vs 63.
- Go to Oval Beach for surfing — surfing 37 vs 32.
| Activity | Grand Haven Beach | Oval Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 78 | 77 | tie |
| Families with kids | 84 | 82 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 67 | 63 | Grand Haven Beach |
| Surfing | 32 | 37 | Oval Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Grand Haven Beach | Oval Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 69°F | 70°F |
| Wave height | 0.5 ft | 1 ft |
| Air temperature | 54°F | 55°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 7 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | — | — |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Grand Haven Beach or Oval Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (97 and 97), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Grand Haven Beach and Oval Beach?
About 42 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.