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Surf Zone Forecast for West Michigan
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1010 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

MIZ037-220900-
Mason-
Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park
1010 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:58 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM.
Sunset......................8:39 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. 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.

$$

MIZ043-220900-
Oceana-
Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake
State Park
1010 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................2 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:58 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 70. West winds
around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. 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.

$$

MIZ050-220900-
Muskegon-
Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park,
PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park
1010 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................2 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:58 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM.
Sunset......................8:36 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs around 70. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around
20 mph.
.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.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ056-220900-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of Grand Haven State Park and Holland State
Park
1010 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:58 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM.
Sunset......................8:36 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around
20 mph.
.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.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ064-220900-
Allegan-
Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach
1010 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds.
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs around 70. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. 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.

$$

MIZ071-220900-
Van Buren-
Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park
1010 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming west
                            around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. 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.


$$