Swimming at Grand Haven Beach today
Grand Haven, Michigan
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
What decides a swimming score
Before you swim
At 59°F the water is cold enough that unprotected swimmers risk cold-water shock.
Swim near a staffed lifeguard tower, and check the National Weather Service surf-zone forecast for the official rip-current outlook — we report conditions, we don't forecast rip currents.
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About Grand Haven Beach
Grand Haven Beach sits on Lake Michigan, where the water runs from about 35°F in February to 70°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 70°F in July and dropping to about 35°F in February.
Today it is 59°F. That is 2° below the October average of 61°F here.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Haven Beach good for swimming today?
Swimmable, with care — we score it 62 out of 100 today. The limiting factor is water temperature at 59°F.
What makes a good swimming day?
We weight water temperature (40%), surf calmness (25%), uv exposure (15%) and combine them into one score. Conditions we cannot read are left out rather than guessed.
When is the best time of year to swim at Grand Haven Beach?
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 70°F in July and dropping to about 35°F in February.