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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 a beach walk.
56°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 3 to 12 mph.
Weather
- 65°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 56°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
61 /100
good
46 Swim
72 Sunbathe
81 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
65°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind
6 mph
WSW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
70°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
56°F
Cold
Water Quality
Clean
1 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Sunset
9:18 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
70°
Mostly Sunny
0%
63
67°
Showers And Thunderstorms
80%
2
66°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
63%
17
77°
Mostly Sunny
5%
71
80°
Mostly Sunny
6%
71
82°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
71
What to Bring Today
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 56°F — dangerously cold
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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