Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
325 PM EDT Thu Jun 4 2026

MIZ037-043-050-056-050330-
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Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-
325 PM EDT Thu Jun 4 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous
  swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by
  waves.

* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly winds will increase on Friday to
  15 to 25 mph which will push waves into the 3 to 5 foot range.
  South sides of south piers will be the most dangerous places to
  swim, such as, Grand Haven State Park and Pere Marquette Park
  in Muskegon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions
and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local
authorities on potential beach closures.

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