81°
Areas Of Smoke
1%
73
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
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 81°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Patchy smoke. Partly cloudy. Low around 63, with temperatures rising to around 65 overnight. North wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — air quality alert issued july 18 at 10:24am edt by nws detroit/pontiac mi
65 /100
good
67 Sunbathe
80 Walk
54 Fish
74 Photo
Best for walking today
Beach Hazard Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:41AM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...High swim risk from high wave action and strong currents. Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. * WHERE...Huron County. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deep water and prevent return to shore.
Weather alert in effect
Air Quality Alert issued July 18 at 10:24AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°F
Areas Of Smoke
Wind
17 mph
NNW
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
72°F
Patchy Smoke then Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
14 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Sunset
9:10 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
72°
Patchy Smoke then Sunny
0%
79
80°
Mostly Sunny
4%
81
78°
Showers And Thunderstorms
90%
9
67°
Mostly Sunny
13%
54
72°
Sunny
1%
81
75°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
53
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 17 mph wind
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.
Minor
10:50 PM - 11:50 PM
Major
4:10 AM - 6:10 AM
Minor
10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Major
4:20 PM - 6:20 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Port Crescent State Park today?
Port Crescent 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 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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS