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Areas Of Smoke
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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.
NWS alert active · 79°F air · 73°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Areas of smoke. Sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 21 mph.
Tonight
Areas of smoke. Mostly clear. Low around 63, with temperatures rising to around 65 overnight. North wind 8 to 21 mph.
Weather
- 79°F air — ideal beach weather
- 21 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 73°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 18 at 11:18am edt until july 19 at 4:00am edt by nws grand rapids mi
52 /100
ok
37 Swim
59 Sunbathe
77 Walk
71 Photo
Best for walking today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 11:18AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
79°F
Smoke
Wind
21 mph
NNW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
73°F
Areas Of Smoke
Water
Water Temp
73°F
Swimming weather
Water Quality
Clean
1 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:21 AM
Sunset
9:20 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
73°
Areas Of Smoke
0%
75
75°
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
27%
61
73°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
66%
4
71°
Mostly Sunny
1%
63
75°
Sunny
1%
83
78°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
15%
79
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 21 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 73°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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Grand Haven State Park today?
Grand Haven State 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 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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