Grand Haven Beach Water Temperature
Lake Michigan surface temperature at Grand Haven Beach, Michigan · times in EDT
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
How it compares today
Water temperature through the year
Monthly normals computed from 2023–2025 daily GLSEA satellite surface temperature history.
Nearby water right now
7-day outlook
| Day | Air high / low | Max UV | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | 71° / 59° | 4 | 24% |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 60° / 52° | 4 | 28% |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 55° / 47° | 1 | 62% |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 58° / 44° | 2 | 62% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 50° / 35° | 4 | 4% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 58° / 46° | 4 | 1% |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 57° / 55° | 1 | 9% |
Water temperature from the NOAA GLERL Great Lakes Surface Environmental Analysis (satellite, updated daily); waves from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Grand Haven Beach warm enough to swim?
At 59°F, the water at Grand Haven Beach is chilly — wetsuit recommended. Most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit above 72°F; below 62°F, cold-water shock becomes a real risk for unprotected swimmers.
That is 2° below the October average of 61°F here.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Grand Haven Beach right now?
The Lake Michigan surface temperature is about 59°F, from NOAA’s daily satellite analysis. That is 2° below the October average of 61°F here.
When is the water warm enough 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.
What is the warmest the water gets at Grand Haven Beach?
Around 70°F in July, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is February at roughly 35°F.