Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids, MI
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids, MI
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FZUS53 KGRR 180811
SRFGRR
Surf Zone Forecast for West Michigan
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
MIZ037-182100-
Mason-
Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:53 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph becoming
north in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph becoming north in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 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.
$$
MIZ043-182100-
Oceana-
Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake
State Park
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:46 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet
late in the day.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs
in the upper 70s. North winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph becoming north in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
$$
MIZ050-182100-
Muskegon-
Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park,
PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph becoming
south in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet
late in the day.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet late in the day. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph becoming northwest in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 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
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph becoming
south in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet,
then subsiding to 1 to 3 feet late in
the day.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet late in the day. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North
winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph becoming north in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph becoming west 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.
$$
MIZ064-182100-
Allegan-
Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph until
midday becoming light and variable.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet late in the day. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North
winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph becoming north in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph becoming west 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.
$$
MIZ071-182100-
Van Buren-
Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph until
midday becoming light and variable.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs
in the upper 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph becoming north in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Light and variable winds.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
$$