75°
Partly Sunny
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Leelanau County, MI · Great Lakes
Empire Beach (Lake Michigan Beach Park)
10484 W Niagara St, Empire, MI 49630
The village-run public beach in Empire — a 6.7-acre park where South Bar Lake meets Lake Michigan, with views straight out to South Manitou Island and the Sleeping Bear Dunes bluff just north.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 56°F water · 75°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Weather
- 75°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 56°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
Safety
- NWS alert active — special weather statement issued june 3 at 4:48am edt by nws gaylord mi
56 /100
good
25 Swim
86 Sunbathe
88 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Weather alert in effect
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 4:48AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Atmosphere
Air Temp
75°F
Partly Sunny
Wind
5 mph
SW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
78°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
56°F
Cold
Water Quality
Clean
7 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:00 AM
Sunset
9:24 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
78°
Mostly Sunny
1%
71
74°
Rain Showers
79%
30
73°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
50%
23
76°
Mostly Sunny
2%
71
82°
Sunny
3%
73
84°
Mostly Sunny
14%
73
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 56°F — dangerously cold
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
$1 parking fee in season; free off-season. Small lot fills on hot weekends.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash. Owners must clean up.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
10484 W Niagara St, Empire, MI 49630
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Empire Beach (Lake Michigan Beach Park).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Empire Beach (Lake Michigan Beach Park) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Empire Beach (Lake Michigan Beach Park) dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash. Owners must clean up.
Is there an entry fee at Empire Beach (Lake Michigan Beach Park)?
Entry to Empire Beach (Lake Michigan Beach Park) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Empire Beach (Lake Michigan Beach Park)?
No lifeguards are stationed at Empire Beach (Lake Michigan Beach Park). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Empire Beach (Lake Michigan Beach Park)?
Amenities at Empire Beach (Lake Michigan Beach Park) include restrooms, potable water, pavilion, playground, picnic tables, grills.
When is the water warmest at Empire Beach (Lake Michigan Beach 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 Empire Beach (Lake Michigan Beach Park) located?
Empire Beach (Lake Michigan Beach Park) is in Leelanau County, MI, at 10484 W Niagara St, Empire, MI 49630.
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