Oval Beach or South Haven Beach today?

Saugatuck, Michigan · South Haven, Michigan — 32 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

97Oval Beach vs 98South Haven Beach

Too close to call today. Oval Beach scores 97 and South Haven Beach scores 98, 32 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityOval BeachSouth Haven BeachBetter
Swimming 77 83 South Haven Beach
Families with kids 82 88 South Haven Beach
Walking & shelling 63 79 South Haven Beach
Surfing 37 37 tie

Conditions side by side

NowOval BeachSouth Haven Beach
Water temperature70°F72°F
Wave height1 ft1.2 ft
Air temperature55°F56°F
Wind7 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 Oval 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 Oval Beach and South Haven Beach?

About 32 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.

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

South Haven Beach today — 88 against 82 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.