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Surf Zone Forecast for West Michigan
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
410 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

MIZ037-190300-
Mason-
Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park
410 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:53 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet late in the day. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds
15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. 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.

$$

MIZ043-190300-
Oceana-
Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake
State Park
410 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:46 PM.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet. 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 north in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. 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.

$$

MIZ050-190300-
Muskegon-
Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park,
PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park
410 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 6 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West 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 north 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.

$$

MIZ056-190300-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of Grand Haven State Park and Holland State
Park
410 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West 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.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ064-190300-
Allegan-
Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach
410 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West 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 around
80. Northeast winds around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs around
80. 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.

$$

MIZ071-190300-
Van Buren-
Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park
410 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet
                            late in the day.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 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 around
80. 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.


$$