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Surf Zone Forecast for West Michigan
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
409 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

MIZ037-192100-
Mason-
Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park
409 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 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.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming
                            northwest around 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................2 seconds.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
in the late morning and afternoon. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 70. North 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.

$$

MIZ043-192100-
Oceana-
Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake
State Park
409 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 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.....................Sunny until 1 PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................2 seconds.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming west
                            around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet in the late morning and afternoon. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 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.

$$

MIZ050-192100-
Muskegon-
Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park,
PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park
409 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................2 seconds.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming west
                            around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet in the late morning and afternoon. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 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.

$$

MIZ056-192100-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of Grand Haven State Park and Holland State
Park
409 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................2 seconds.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming
                            northwest around 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Breezy. North winds around 15 mph increasing to northwest
around 25 mph 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.

$$

MIZ064-192100-
Allegan-
Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach
409 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds.
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet in the late morning and afternoon. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northwest winds 15 to 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.

$$

MIZ071-192100-
Van Buren-
Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park
409 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 8 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds.
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance
of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 15 to 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.


$$