Traverse City Beach Water Temperature
Lake Michigan surface temperature at Traverse City 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 | 76° / 51° | 6 | 2% |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 84° / 59° | 6 | 24% |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 81° / 66° | 4 | 52% |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 84° / 67° | 5 | 34% |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 88° / 68° | 6 | 37% |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 81° / 66° | 5 | 17% |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 76° / 60° | 6 | 14% |
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 Traverse City Beach warm enough to swim?
At 72°F, the water at Traverse City Beach is comfortable. 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 right on the August average of 72°F for this beach.
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 72°F in August and dropping to about 38°F in February.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Traverse City Beach right now?
The Lake Michigan surface temperature is about 72°F, from NOAA’s daily satellite analysis. That is right on the August average of 72°F for this beach.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Traverse City Beach?
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 72°F in August and dropping to about 38°F in February.
What is the warmest the water gets at Traverse City Beach?
Around 72°F in August, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is February at roughly 38°F.