Grand Haven Beach or Oval Beach today?
Grand Haven, Michigan · Saugatuck, Michigan — 42 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
60Grand Haven Beach
vs
60Oval Beach
Too close to call today. Grand Haven Beach scores 60 and Oval Beach scores 60, 42 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 42 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Grand Haven Beach | Oval Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 62 | 62 | tie |
| Families with kids | 71 | 71 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 73 | 73 | tie |
| Surfing | 37 | 37 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Grand Haven Beach | Oval Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 59°F | 61°F |
| Wave height | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft |
| Air temperature | 70°F | 70°F |
| Wind | 19 mph | 18 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 (60 and 60), 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.