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
- Grand Haven Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to South Haven Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling, surfing — swimming 83 vs 78.
| Activity | Grand Haven Beach | South Haven Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Now | Grand Haven Beach | South Haven Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 69°F | 72°F |
| Wave height | 0.5 ft | 1.2 ft |
| Air temperature | 54°F | 56°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 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.