82°
Areas Of Smoke
0%
75
Ottawa County, MI · Great Lakes
Holland State Park Beach
2215 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, MI 49424
One of Michigan's most popular state-park beaches — wide Lake Michigan sand fronting the iconic "Big Red" Holland Harbor Lighthouse. Sunsets behind the lighthouse are an institution. Tulip Time festival in May brings the surrounding Dutch-heritage city to life.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 82°F air · 73°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Areas of smoke after 5pm. Sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Areas of smoke. Mostly clear. Low around 63, with temperatures rising to around 65 overnight. North northeast wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
Water
- 73°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- NWS alert active — air quality alert issued july 18 at 12:11pm edt by nws grand rapids mi
58 /100
good
42 Swim
68 Sunbathe
81 Walk
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Beach Hazard Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 11:19AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
Weather alert in effect
Air Quality Alert issued July 18 at 12:11PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Haze
Wind
16 mph
NNW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
79°F
Areas Of Smoke
Water
Water Temp
73°F
Swimming weather
Water Quality
Clean
13 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
9:19 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
79°
Areas Of Smoke
0%
81
82°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
22%
75
80°
Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
75%
11
71°
Sunny
1%
68
75°
Sunny
1%
84
78°
Mostly Sunny
13%
81
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 16 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 73°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
State park lot; MI Recreation Passport required.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Permitted leashed on park trails.
Entry Fee
MI Recreation Passport: $14/year resident vehicle.
Address
2215 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, MI 49424
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Holland State Park Beach today?
Holland State Park Beach 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 Holland State Park Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Permitted leashed on park trails.
Is there an entry fee at Holland State Park Beach?
MI Recreation Passport: $14/year resident vehicle.
Are there lifeguards at Holland State Park Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Holland State Park Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Holland State Park Beach?
Amenities at Holland State Park Beach include restrooms, showers, concession, campground, lighthouse view, volleyball.
When is the water warmest at Holland State Park Beach?
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 Holland State Park Beach located?
Holland State Park Beach is in Ottawa County, MI, at 2215 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, MI 49424.
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