Ludington State Park Beach Water Temperature
Lake Michigan surface temperature at Ludington State Park Beach, Michigan · times in EDT
Updated 7:03 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 28 | 74° / 53° | 6 | 5% |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 77° / 62° | 6 | 29% |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 77° / 67° | 5 | 54% |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 82° / 69° | 5 | 38% |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 84° / 69° | 5 | 37% |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 77° / 68° | 6 | 16% |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 72° / 62° | 6 | 18% |
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 Ludington State Park Beach warm enough to swim?
At 66°F, the water at Ludington State Park Beach is cool but swimmable. 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 3° below the August average of 69°F here.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in August, the warmest month, it sits around 69°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Ludington State Park Beach right now?
The Lake Michigan surface temperature is about 66°F, from NOAA’s daily satellite analysis. That is 3° below the August average of 69°F here.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Ludington State Park Beach?
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in August, the warmest month, it sits around 69°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
What is the warmest the water gets at Ludington State Park Beach?
Around 69°F in August, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is February at roughly 38°F.