Grand Haven Beach or South Haven Beach today?

Grand Haven, Michigan · South Haven, Michigan — 73 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

97Grand Haven Beach vs 98South Haven Beach

Too close to call today. Grand Haven Beach scores 97 and South Haven Beach scores 98, 73 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityGrand Haven BeachSouth Haven BeachBetter
Swimming 78 83 South Haven Beach
Families with kids 84 88 South Haven Beach
Walking & shelling 67 79 South Haven Beach
Surfing 32 37 South Haven Beach

Conditions side by side

NowGrand Haven BeachSouth Haven Beach
Water temperature69°F72°F
Wave height0.5 ft1.2 ft
Air temperature54°F56°F
Wind5 mph7 mph
UV index00
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 South Haven Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (97 and 98), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are Grand Haven Beach and South Haven Beach?

About 73 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.

Which is better with kids, Grand Haven Beach or South Haven Beach?

South Haven Beach today — 88 against 84 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.