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Surf Zone Forecast for West Michigan
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1010 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

MIZ037-300800-
Mason-
Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park
1010 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:32 AM.
Sunset......................9:12 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:34 AM.
Sunset......................9:11 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs
around 70. North winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph becoming west in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. West winds around 10 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.

$$

MIZ043-300800-
Oceana-
Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake
State Park
1010 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:34 AM.
Sunset......................9:12 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................5 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:35 AM.
Sunset......................9:10 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs
in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph becoming northwest in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs
in the mid 70s. West winds around 10 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.

$$

MIZ050-300800-
Muskegon-
Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park,
PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park
1010 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:34 AM.
Sunset......................9:09 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:35 AM.
Sunset......................9:08 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph becoming northwest in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs
in the mid 70s. West winds around 10 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.

$$

MIZ056-300800-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of Grand Haven State Park and Holland State
Park
1010 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:34 AM.
Sunset......................9:09 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:35 AM.
Sunset......................9:07 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet building to
Wave height 2 to 4 feet late in the day. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph becoming northwest in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs
in the mid 70s. West winds around 10 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.

$$

MIZ064-300800-
Allegan-
Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach
1010 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................6 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:35 AM.
Sunset......................9:07 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:36 AM.
Sunset......................9:06 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet building to
Wave height 2 to 4 feet late in the day. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs
in the mid 70s. West winds around 10 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.

$$

MIZ071-300800-
Van Buren-
Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park
1010 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet
                            late in the day.
Wave Period.................7 seconds.
UV Index....................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:36 AM.
Sunset......................9:07 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Wave Period.................4 seconds.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:37 AM.
Sunset......................9:06 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet building to
Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs
in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph increasing to around 10 mph
in the afternoon.

&&

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.


$$