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Michigan · Lake Michigan

Grand Haven Beach

Pier-flanked Lake Michigan resort beach.

Warm water with a light chop and a light breeze — great swimming conditions.

Sea temperature now
26.6°Chot
Excellent
Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine
Air temperature
Wave height
Wind
UV index

Location

Grand Haven Beach on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.

7-day forecast

Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.

Wetsuit recommendation

No wetsuit

At 26.6°C the water is warm enough to swim and surf in just a swimsuit or boardshorts.

Surf & watersports
Tropical-feel conditions. Most swimmers stay comfortable for an hour or more without thermal protection. UV exposure is the bigger risk — sunscreen and a rash vest are worth packing.
Open-water swimming
Open-water swims of 60+ minutes feel comfortable with no neoprene.

Recommendation tuned for Grand Haven Beach's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.

Quick answer

Can I swim at Grand Haven Beach today?

The sea is currently 26.6°C — excellent swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find it pleasant.

Key takeaways
  • • Located in Michigan, United States (Lake Michigan).
  • Family friendly with calm, accessible water.
  • • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.

Monthly sea temperature averages

Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.

18°C28°C· Current month outlined· “Best” = within 2°C of the annual peak

Year-round sea temperature

Best swim months: Apr – May – Jun – Jul – Aug – Sep – Oct – Nov

MonthSeaComfort
Jan18°CPleasant
Feb18°CPleasant
Mar19°CPleasant
Apr21°CPleasant
May23°CWarm
Jun26°CHot
Jul28°CHot
Aug28°CHot
Sep27°CHot
Oct25°CWarm
Nov22°CWarm
Dec19°CPleasant

Nearby beaches

The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.