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Surf Zone Forecast for West Michigan
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1110 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

MIZ037-152100-
Mason-
Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park
1110 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet
                            late in the day.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:52 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet
                            late in the day.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then partly
                            sunny. Showers likely and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:51 AM.
Sunset......................8:50 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance
of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 15 to
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
North winds around 15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

$$

MIZ043-152100-
Oceana-
Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake
State Park
1110 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:51 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM.
Sunset......................8:49 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance
of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs
in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
North winds 15 to 20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

$$

MIZ050-152100-
Muskegon-
Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park,
PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park
1110 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:49 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:51 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

$$

MIZ056-152100-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of Grand Haven State Park and Holland State
Park
1110 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet
                            late in the day.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:48 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet
                            late in the day.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 70s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet late in the day. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds
15 to 20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

$$

MIZ064-152100-
Allegan-
Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach
1110 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:51 AM.
Sunset......................8:48 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM.
Sunset......................8:46 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 15 to
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

$$

MIZ071-152100-
Van Buren-
Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park
1110 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:53 AM.
Sunset......................8:46 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. North winds around 15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.


$$