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Surf Zone Forecast for West Michigan
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
424 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

MIZ037-242115-
Mason-
Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park
424 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of waterspouts. A
                            chance of showers and a slight chance
                            of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            waterspouts. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. West winds around 15 mph becoming northwest 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.

$$

MIZ043-242115-
Oceana-
Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake
State Park
424 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. 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.....................7:01 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            waterspouts. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to
3 feet late in the day. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest 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.

$$

MIZ050-242115-
Muskegon-
Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park,
PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park
424 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then partly
                            sunny. A chance of waterspouts. A
                            chance of showers and a slight chance
                            of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            waterspouts. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM.
Sunset......................8:33 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to
3 feet late in the day. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West
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.

$$

MIZ056-242115-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of Grand Haven State Park and Holland State
Park
424 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of waterspouts.
                            A chance of showers and a slight chance
                            of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................8:34 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Wave Period.................7 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            waterspouts. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM.
Sunset......................8:33 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around
70. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to
3 feet late in the day. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West
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.

$$

MIZ064-242115-
Allegan-
Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach
424 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of waterspouts.
                            A chance of showers and a slight chance
                            of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM.
Sunset......................8:34 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Wave Period.................7 seconds.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            waterspouts. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM.
Sunset......................8:32 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around
70. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. West 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.

$$

MIZ071-242115-
Van Buren-
Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park
424 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then partly
                            sunny. A chance of waterspouts. A
                            chance of showers and a slight chance
                            of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM.
Sunset......................8:34 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Wave Period.................7 seconds.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            waterspouts. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM.
Sunset......................8:32 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around
70. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. West 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.


$$