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Surf Zone Forecast for West Michigan
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
410 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

MIZ037-282100-
Mason-
Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park
410 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet building to 4 to 6 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny. A
                            chance of waterspouts. A chance of
                            showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM.
Sunset......................8:30 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming north
                            around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................8:29 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Light and variable winds.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Light and variable winds.
.LABOR DAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. Light and variable winds.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ043-282100-
Oceana-
Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake
State Park
410 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 9 AM, then mostly sunny. A
                            chance of waterspouts. A chance of
                            showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................8:30 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming north
                            around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................8:28 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Light and variable winds.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Light and variable winds becoming northwest around 10 mph
in the afternoon.
.LABOR DAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. Light and variable winds becoming northwest around
10 mph in the afternoon.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ050-282100-
Muskegon-
Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park,
PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park
410 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of waterspouts. A
                            chance of showers and a slight chance
                            of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................8:28 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming
                            northwest around 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Light and variable winds becoming northwest around 10 mph
in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Light and variable winds becoming northwest around 10 mph
in the afternoon.
.LABOR DAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. Light and variable winds becoming northwest around
10 mph in the afternoon.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ056-282100-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of Grand Haven State Park and Holland State
Park
410 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly sunny.
                            A chance of waterspouts. Showers likely
                            and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................8:28 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Light and variable winds becoming northwest around 10 mph
in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Light and variable winds becoming northwest around 10 mph
in the afternoon.
.LABOR DAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. Light and variable winds becoming northwest around
10 mph in the afternoon.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ064-282100-
Allegan-
Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach
410 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then sunny. A
                            chance of waterspouts. Showers likely
                            and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................8:27 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming north
                            around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................8:25 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Light and variable winds becoming northwest around 10 mph
in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Light and variable winds becoming northwest around 10 mph
in the afternoon.
.LABOR DAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. Light and variable winds becoming northwest around
10 mph in the afternoon.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ071-282100-
Van Buren-
Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park
410 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then sunny. A
                            chance of waterspouts. Showers likely
                            and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................8:27 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming north
                            around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:07 AM.
Sunset......................8:25 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Light and variable winds becoming north around 10 mph in
the afternoon.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Light and variable winds becoming north around 10 mph in
the afternoon.
.LABOR DAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. Light and variable winds becoming north around 10 mph in
the afternoon.

&&

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.


$$