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Surf Zone Forecast for West Michigan
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
229 PM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

MIZ037-010315-
Mason-
Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park
229 PM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Wave Period.................7 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:41 AM.
Sunset......................7:31 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in
                            the late morning and afternoon.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:43 AM.
Sunset......................7:28 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs
in the upper 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs around
60. Southeast winds around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs
around 60. West winds around 20 mph becoming northwest in the
afternoon.

This will be the last beach forecast for the 2026 season, the 2027
season will begin just prior to the Memorial Day weekend.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ043-010315-
Oceana-
Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake
State Park
229 PM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Wave Period.................7 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds around 25 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:42 AM.
Sunset......................7:31 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in
                            the late morning and afternoon.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:43 AM.
Sunset......................7:29 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs
around 60. North winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph becoming south in the
afternoon.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the lower 60s. West winds around 20 mph becoming northwest in the
afternoon.

This will be the last beach forecast for the 2026 season, the 2027
season will begin just prior to the Memorial Day weekend.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ050-010315-
Muskegon-
Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park,
PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park
229 PM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Wave Period.................7 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds around 25 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:40 AM.
Sunset......................7:30 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in
                            the late morning and afternoon.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:42 AM.
Sunset......................7:28 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
in the late morning and afternoon. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 20 mph becoming northwest in
the afternoon.

This will be the last beach forecast for the 2026 season, the 2027
season will begin just prior to the Memorial Day weekend.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ056-010315-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of Grand Haven State Park and Holland State
Park
229 PM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:40 AM.
Sunset......................7:30 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:42 AM.
Sunset......................7:28 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...High swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot building to 3 to
5 feet in the late morning and afternoon. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs around
60. East winds around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph becoming west in the
afternoon.

This will be the last beach forecast for the 2026 season, the 2027
season will begin just prior to the Memorial Day weekend.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ064-010315-
Allegan-
Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach
229 PM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:40 AM.
Sunset......................7:30 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:41 AM.
Sunset......................7:28 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
early in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. East winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light and
variable.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
in the late morning and afternoon. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Southwest winds around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

This will be the last beach forecast for the 2026 season, the 2027
season will begin just prior to the Memorial Day weekend.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ071-010315-
Van Buren-
Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park
229 PM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
UV Index....................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:40 AM.
Sunset......................7:31 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Wave Period.................3 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:42 AM.
Sunset......................7:28 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
in the late morning and afternoon. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around
60. East winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light and
variable.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet early in the afternoon. Sunny. Highs around 60. Southwest
winds around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

This will be the last beach forecast for the 2026 season, the 2027
season will begin just prior to the Memorial Day weekend.

&&

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.


$$