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Surf Zone Forecast for West Michigan
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
223 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

MIZ037-182100-
Mason-
Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park
223 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:53 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................7:51 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet early in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast 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.

$$

MIZ043-182100-
Oceana-
Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake
State Park
223 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:53 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................7:51 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast 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.

$$

MIZ050-182100-
Muskegon-
Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park,
PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park
223 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:27 AM.
Sunset......................7:52 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds 20 to
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast 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.

$$

MIZ056-182100-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of Grand Haven State Park and Holland State
Park
223 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:27 AM.
Sunset......................7:52 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast 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.

$$

MIZ064-182100-
Allegan-
Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach
223 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:27 AM.
Sunset......................7:52 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................2 seconds.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds 20 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast 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.

$$

MIZ071-182100-
Van Buren-
Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park
223 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:27 AM.
Sunset......................7:52 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................2 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast 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.


$$