64°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
59%
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Emmet County, MI · Great Lakes
Petoskey State Park
2475 M-119, Petoskey, MI 49770
A mile of beach on Little Traverse Bay just outside Petoskey — one of the most reliable places on earth to find Petoskey stones (Michigan's state stone, 350-million-year-old fossilized Hexagonaria coral).
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 59% rain · 64°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then patchy fog between midnight and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 64°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 59% rain — rain likely at some point
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
20 /100
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28 Sunbathe
6 Walk
24 Fossils
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
64°F
Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
NE
Rain
59%
Today
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 03 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
71°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
3 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
9:32 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
71°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
12%
76
78°
Patchy Fog then Sunny
0%
85
82°
Mostly Sunny
8%
84
86°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
46%
38
82°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
52
84°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
52
What to Bring Today
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 59% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Day-use lot; MI Recreation Passport required.
Dogs
Pets prohibited on the buoyed Lake Michigan swim beach (protected piping plover habitat). Permitted leashed on the shoreline south of the swim area, on trails, and in campgrounds.
Entry Fee
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Address
2475 M-119, Petoskey, MI 49770
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Petoskey State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Petoskey State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Petoskey State Park dog-friendly?
Pets prohibited on the buoyed Lake Michigan swim beach (protected piping plover habitat). Permitted leashed on the shoreline south of the swim area, on trails, and in campgrounds.
Is there an entry fee at Petoskey State Park?
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Are there lifeguards at Petoskey State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Petoskey State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Petoskey State Park?
Amenities at Petoskey State Park include restrooms, showers, concession, kayak/SUP rentals, bike rentals, campgrounds, picnic area.
When is the water warmest at Petoskey 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 Petoskey State Park located?
Petoskey State Park is in Emmet County, MI, at 2475 M-119, Petoskey, MI 49770.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS