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Surf Zone Forecast for West Michigan
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
336 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026

MIZ037-162100-
Mason-
Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park
336 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:25 AM.
Sunset......................7:57 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................2 seconds.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming north
                            around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:26 AM.
Sunset......................7:55 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds
around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 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.

$$

MIZ043-162100-
Oceana-
Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake
State Park
336 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:26 AM.
Sunset......................7:57 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming north
                            around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:27 AM.
Sunset......................7:55 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Partly sunny. A
slight chance of showers. Highs around 70. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Breezy. East
winds around 25 mph.
.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.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ050-162100-
Muskegon-
Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park,
PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park
336 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:25 AM.
Sunset......................7:56 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................2 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:26 AM.
Sunset......................7:54 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Partly sunny. Highs
in the lower 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to
3 feet early in the afternoon. Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Breezy. East winds 20 to
25 mph.
.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.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ056-162100-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of Grand Haven State Park and Holland State
Park
336 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:25 AM.
Sunset......................7:55 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:26 AM.
Sunset......................7:54 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Partly sunny. Highs
in the lower 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around
20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 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.

$$

MIZ064-162100-
Allegan-
Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach
336 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:25 AM.
Sunset......................7:55 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming north
                            around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:26 AM.
Sunset......................7:53 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Partly sunny. Highs
in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers. Highs around 70. 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.

$$

MIZ071-162100-
Van Buren-
Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park
336 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:25 AM.
Sunset......................7:55 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming north
                            around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:26 AM.
Sunset......................7:54 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. Partly sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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.


$$