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Surf Zone Forecast for West Michigan
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
223 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

MIZ037-190300-
Mason-
Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park
223 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:53 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................7:51 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet early in the afternoon. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

$$

MIZ043-190300-
Oceana-
Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake
State Park
223 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:53 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................7:51 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

$$

MIZ050-190300-
Muskegon-
Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park,
PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park
223 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:27 AM.
Sunset......................7:52 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around
20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

$$

MIZ056-190300-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of Grand Haven State Park and Holland State
Park
223 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................2 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:27 AM.
Sunset......................7:52 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around
20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

$$

MIZ064-190300-
Allegan-
Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach
223 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:27 AM.
Sunset......................7:52 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around
20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

$$

MIZ071-190300-
Van Buren-
Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park
223 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:27 AM.
Sunset......................7:52 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet early in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around
20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.


$$