77°
Areas Of Smoke
0%
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Door County, WI · Great Lakes
Cave Point County Park
5360 Schauer Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
A small Door County park immediately adjacent to Whitefish Dunes, famous for limestone sea caves carved into Lake Michigan dolomite cliffs and a turquoise-cast nearshore. No beach — the shoreline is rock — but the most photographed spot on the peninsula.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 77°F air · 73°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. North wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Weather
- 77°F air — ideal beach weather
Water
- 73°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 18 at 3:48pm cdt until july 18 at 7:00pm cdt by nws green bay wi
71 /100
great
47 Swim
71 Sunbathe
81 Walk
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 3:48PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north wind veering northeast at 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility to 1 NM. * WHERE...Green Bay south of line from Cedar River to Rock Island Passage and north of a line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI and Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI. * WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
Weather alert in effect
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 18 at 3:48PM CDT until July 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Atmosphere
Air Temp
77°F
Haze
Wind
16 mph
N
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 10 AM · burn in ~67m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 11 AM
Tomorrow
74°F
Smoke
Water
Water Temp
73°F
Swimming weather
Water Quality
Clean
2 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
9:30 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
74°
Smoke
0%
79
79°
Areas Of Smoke then Patchy Smoke
63%
39
76°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
17%
61
71°
Sunny
1%
68
74°
Sunny
5%
81
74°
Chance Rain Showers
30%
66
What to Bring Today
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 16 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 73°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free park lot; no admission charge.
Dogs
Dogs allowed on leash. Owners must clean up.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
5360 Schauer Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Cave Point County Park today?
Cave Point County Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Cave Point County Park dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed on leash. Owners must clean up.
Is there an entry fee at Cave Point County Park?
Entry to Cave Point County Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Cave Point County Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Cave Point County Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Cave Point County Park?
Amenities at Cave Point County Park include restrooms (solar), picnic tables, grills, rentable gazebo.
When is the water warmest at Cave Point County Park?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Cave Point County Park located?
Cave Point County Park is in Door County, WI, at 5360 Schauer Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS