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

MIZ037-160300-
Mason-
Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park
410 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely 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.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 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. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs
in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. North winds around 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.

$$

MIZ043-160300-
Oceana-
Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake
State Park
410 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:51 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. A chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 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...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 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.

$$

MIZ050-160300-
Muskegon-
Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park,
PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park
410 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:49 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 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 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Breezy. North
winds 20 to 25 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 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.

$$

MIZ056-160300-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of Grand Haven State Park and Holland State
Park
410 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 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 thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance
of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
70s. Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 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.

$$

MIZ064-160300-
Allegan-
Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach
410 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight 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.
Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Breezy. North winds 20 to
25 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 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.

$$

MIZ071-160300-
Van Buren-
Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park
410 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight 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. A chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:53 AM.
Sunset......................8:46 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny.
Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Breezy. North winds 20 to
25 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 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.


$$