Grand Haven surf break

Grand Haven surfForecast / Lake Michigan / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 22 Feb 2026 EST
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Grand Haven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Grand Haven sea temperature is
1.1° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Grand Haven this week:

The surf forecast for Grand Haven over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Grand Haven in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 23rd Feb)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 23rd Feb)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 23rd Feb)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Tue night, min -6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Fri night, min -4°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
NNW
4.5
NNW
3.5
N
3
NNW
1
N
1.6
SSW
3
S
2.4
W
2.4
WNW
1.5
WNW
0.6
NW
0.2
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0.6
NNE
0.9
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1.2
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1.6
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2.3
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2.5
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30
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30
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WNW
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W
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25
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Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise--7:30--7:28--7:26--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20
Sunset6:23--6:25--6:27--6:28--6:30--6:30--6:31--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C-1-1-3-3-5-134-4-2-2-3-3-11341212
Feels °C (?)-12-11-12-12-11-11-7-5-14-9-8-10-9-6-8-8-5-4-3-4-5
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Information about the Grand Haven Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Grand Haven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Grand Haven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Grand 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 (Grand 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 Grand 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.

Are you planning a vacation in Lake Michigan? If you are looking for accommodation near Grand Haven, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Lake Michigan, consider staying in Holland which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Lake Michigan where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Grand Haven which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Muskegon County, Norton Shores and Jenison.

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