70°
Showers And Thunderstorms
79%
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Huron County, MI · Great Lakes
Port Crescent State Park
1775 Port Austin Rd, Port Austin, MI 48467
Three miles of Saginaw Bay/Lake Huron sand at the tip of Michigan's Thumb, just west of Port Austin. Designated a Dark Sky Preserve — exceptional stargazing from the beach pavilion.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
79% rain · Thunderstorms
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 58 overnight. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 70°F air — cool but workable
- 79% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
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13 Sunbathe
0 Walk
21 Fish
21 Photo
Best for fishing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind
9 mph
NNW
Rain
79%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 01 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
69°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
14 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Sunset
9:19 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
69°
Partly Sunny
2%
75
70°
Mostly Sunny
3%
75
78°
Mostly Sunny
5%
84
90°
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
25%
68
94°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
43
93°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
43
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 79% chance of rain
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
8:40 PM - 10:40 PM
Minor
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Major
9:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Minor
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Day-use lot (via old steel bridge on M-25); MI Recreation Passport required.
Dogs
Pets permitted leashed (6 ft) along the entire 3 miles of Lake Huron shoreline EXCEPT the designated campground swim beach.
Entry Fee
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Address
1775 Port Austin Rd, Port Austin, MI 48467
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Port Crescent State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Port Crescent State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Port Crescent State Park dog-friendly?
Pets permitted leashed (6 ft) along the entire 3 miles of Lake Huron shoreline EXCEPT the designated campground swim beach.
Is there an entry fee at Port Crescent State Park?
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Are there lifeguards at Port Crescent State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Port Crescent State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Port Crescent State Park?
Amenities at Port Crescent State Park include restrooms, showers, campground, beach pavilion, hiking trails, picnic area, dark sky preserve.
When is the water warmest at Port Crescent 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 Port Crescent State Park located?
Port Crescent State Park is in Huron County, MI, at 1775 Port Austin Rd, Port Austin, MI 48467.
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