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Surf Zone Forecast for West Michigan
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
410 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

MIZ037-202100-
Mason-
Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park
410 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet
                            late in the day.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs
in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. West
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.

$$

MIZ043-202100-
Oceana-
Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake
State Park
410 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
                            late in the day.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs
in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds becoming southwest around
10 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. West 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.

$$

MIZ050-202100-
Muskegon-
Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park,
PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park
410 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot building to 2 to 4 feet
                            late in the day.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Light and variable winds becoming southwest around 10 mph
in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. Breezy. West winds around 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.

$$

MIZ056-202100-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of Grand Haven State Park and Holland State
Park
410 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot building to 2 to 4 feet
                            late in the day.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM.
Sunset......................8:39 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Light and variable winds.
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds
around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. Breezy. West 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.

$$

MIZ064-202100-
Allegan-
Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach
410 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot building to 2 to 4 feet
                            late in the day.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:58 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Light and variable winds.
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. West 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.

$$

MIZ071-202100-
Van Buren-
Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park
410 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 6 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:58 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Light and variable winds.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest 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.


$$