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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
76°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Weather
- 76°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
80 /100
great
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
76°F
Sunny
Wind
6 mph
SW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–04 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
79°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
14 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
9:09 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
79°
Mostly Sunny
0%
84
78°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
53%
38
71°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
73%
11
63°
Mostly Sunny
2%
67
70°
Sunny
3%
75
77°
Sunny
9%
84
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light 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
11:10 PM - 12:10 AM
Major
2:50 AM - 4:50 AM
Minor
7:40 AM - 8:40 AM
Major
3:20 PM - 5:20 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
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.
Nearby Beaches
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