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

MIZ037-190900-
Mason-
Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park
941 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................7:51 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet in
                            the late morning and afternoon.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:30 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.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.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs
in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 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.

$$

MIZ043-190900-
Oceana-
Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake
State Park
941 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................7:51 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
                            early in the afternoon.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:30 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

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

$$

MIZ050-190900-
Muskegon-
Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park,
PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park
941 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................7:48 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.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. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. 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.

$$

MIZ056-190900-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of Grand Haven State Park and Holland State
Park
941 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

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

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................7:48 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around
20 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.
.WEDNESDAY...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.

$$

MIZ064-190900-
Allegan-
Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach
941 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................7:48 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 20 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.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. 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.

$$

MIZ071-190900-
Van Buren-
Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park
941 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet
                            early in the afternoon.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................7:48 PM.

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


$$