Ludington State Park Beach or Sleeping Bear Dunes Beach today?
Ludington, Michigan · Empire, Michigan — 99 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Ludington State Park Beach
vs
60Sleeping Bear Dunes Beach
Ludington State Park Beach today, 18 points ahead (78 vs 60). They are 99 km apart.
Which one, for what
- Go to Ludington State Park Beach for surfing — surfing 52 vs 44.
- Go to Sleeping Bear Dunes Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 58 vs 51.
| Activity | Ludington State Park Beach | Sleeping Bear Dunes Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 51 | 58 | Sleeping Bear Dunes Beach |
| Families with kids | 59 | 68 | Sleeping Bear Dunes Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 70 | 76 | Sleeping Bear Dunes Beach |
| Surfing | 52 | 44 | Ludington State Park Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Ludington State Park Beach | Sleeping Bear Dunes Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 62°F | 60°F |
| Wave height | 3 ft | 2 ft |
| Air temperature | 65°F | 64°F |
| Wind | 13 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 Ludington State Park Beach or Sleeping Bear Dunes Beach today?
Ludington State Park Beach, on today's conditions — 78 against 60.
How far apart are Ludington State Park Beach and Sleeping Bear Dunes Beach?
About 99 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Ludington State Park Beach or Sleeping Bear Dunes Beach?
Sleeping Bear Dunes Beach today — 68 against 59 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.