64°
Partly Sunny
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Ottawa County, MI · Great Lakes
Grand Haven State Park
1001 S Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417
A 48-acre state park beach at the mouth of the Grand River — wide Lake Michigan sand, the iconic red Grand Haven South Pier Lighthouse at the end of the breakwater, and the Grand Haven Musical Fountain at the harbor (a nightly summer water-and-light show, world's largest of its kind from 1962 until the Bellagio opened in 1998). Walk the pier to the lighthouse at sunset.
Today's Conditions
Great day for photography.
64°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind around 13 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Weather
- 64°F air — chilly for a beach day
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 62°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
55 /100
good
45 Swim
57 Sunbathe
74 Walk
80 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
64°F
Fog/Mist
Wind
13 mph
WNW
Rain
3%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–04 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
69°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
62°F
Cold
Water Quality
Clean
1 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Sunset
9:28 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
69°
Partly Sunny
0%
67
72°
Sunny
4%
75
77°
Mostly Sunny
14%
75
76°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
21%
37
76°
Mostly Sunny
8%
75
76°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
23%
37
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 62°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
State park lots; MI Recreation Passport required.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Permitted leashed elsewhere.
Entry Fee
MI Recreation Passport.
Address
1001 S Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Grand Haven State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Grand Haven State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Grand Haven State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Permitted leashed elsewhere.
Is there an entry fee at Grand Haven State Park?
MI Recreation Passport.
Are there lifeguards at Grand Haven State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Grand Haven State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Grand Haven State Park?
Amenities at Grand Haven State Park include restrooms, showers, concession, campground, pier walk, volleyball.
When is the water warmest at Grand Haven State 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 Grand Haven State Park located?
Grand Haven State Park is in Ottawa County, MI, at 1001 S Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417.
Nearby Beaches
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