70°
Sunny
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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 · 56°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Weather
- 70°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 56°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 2:33pm cdt until june 5 at 1:00am cdt by nws green bay wi
66 /100
good
12 Swim
69 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 2:33PM CDT until June 5 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kts with gusts up to 25 kts and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sheboygan. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 1 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
70°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
S
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
65°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
56°F
Cold
Water Quality
Clean
2 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
9:29 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
65°
Mostly Sunny
3%
63
67°
Showers And Thunderstorms
80%
7
66°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
38%
26
62°
Mostly Sunny
2%
56
66°
Sunny
2%
63
69°
Mostly Sunny
11%
63
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 56°F — dangerously cold
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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Cave Point County Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Cave Point County Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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