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South Haven surf Forecast / Lake Michigan / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 29 Mar 2024 EDT
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South Haven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Haven sea temperature is 4.2°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 3.2 °C max: 4.7 °C min: 2.0 °C)
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South Haven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Haven sea temperature is 4.2°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 3.2 °C max: 4.7 °C min: 2.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Haven this week:

The surf forecast for South Haven over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Haven in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 2nd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 2nd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 3rd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Haven over the next 12 days.

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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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NNW
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NNW
0.1
N
0.5
SSW
1.2
NW
0.9
NNW
0.4
N
0.2
N
0.1
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0.7
NE
0.8
ENE
1.3
NE
1.5
NNE
1.7
N
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NNW
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NNW
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NNW
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Wave
Graph
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Energy (?)320983608100000262358405569240000000000000000000
Wind
(km/h)
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NNW
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NNW
20
ESE
20
SE
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NW
20
N
10
ENE
15
ENE
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ENE
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ENE
20
E
35
E
35
E
30
NNE
40
NNW
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NNW
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NNW
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NNW
35
NNW
30
NW
5
NNE
10
SSE
5
SSW
15
SE
15
S
10
SSW
20
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
30
SW
15
WSW
10
N
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
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on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
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on
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off
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
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off
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on
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on
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/ height (m)
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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise7:31--7:30--7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:18--7:16--7:13--7:13--
Sunset-8:07--8:08--8:09--8:10--8:12--8:13--8:15--8:15--8:16--8:17--8:19--8:20-
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Rain (mm)
--651---1--51343241-----------13-912-
Temp. °C45898461098131177433444461211141818171817151917111315
Feels °C (?)01444-426539601-4-9-9-8-5-4029810161614141411151271115

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 2°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon morning, near gales from the NNW by Wed afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 2°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu morning, calm by Thu night).

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the South Haven Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for South Haven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at South Haven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South Haven surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (South Haven) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for South Haven may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

South Haven is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Holland. If you plan a vacation in Lake Michigan, look for hotels and other accommodation in Holland. Holland has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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