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Grand Haven surf break

Grand Haven surfForecast / Lake Michigan / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 23 Oct 2025 EDT
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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
14.4° C
 (Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Grand Haven this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Grand Haven in the next 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 23rd Oct)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu morning, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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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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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
NW
1.9
NW
1.8
NW
1.2
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.6
SE
0.8
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0.8
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
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1.6
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SE
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Period(s) (?)766654234445555555---
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Energy kJ (?)38229626393364000000000000000
Wind
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10
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E
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E
25
ESE
15
ESE
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SE
20
SE
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SSW
20
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on		cross
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Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Sunrise8:07--8:07--8:08--8:11--8:11--8:12--8:14--
Sunset-6:50--6:49--6:46--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:40-
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
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cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
22--------------37532
Temp. °C9101010108714121014139151191010101211
Feels °C (?)143555311859829536661110
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  1. weather stationWind Update The cross-on wind has turned onshore at Grand Haven (fresh winds from the WNW at Holland Buoy 6 km from Grand Haven). not gfswave

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1 h 10 min ago

29 km/h
WNW
Onshore
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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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