Surf Forecasts:
Grand Haven surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SW swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Grand Haven this week:
The surf forecast for Grand Haven over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Grand Haven in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grand Haven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a real honest look at what’s coming for Grand Haven. Gotta say, it’s a tough stretch ahead.
Honestly, the next 16 days look pretty grim for a proper paddle session. We’ve got a massive gap of poor conditions right through, with only a handful of mornings that might just about get you wet, but nothing to write home about. The first real whisper of surfable waves doesn’t show up until Thursday the 10th of September, and even then, it’s a fleeting moment.
The standout, and really the only window worth considering, is Thursday the 10th of September, early. That morning we’ve got a little 5ft swell rolling in from the NW with a clean offshore vibe from the NNE at just 3 mph. The combined swell energy is sitting at a moderate 147, and that glassy, clean surface will make the most of it. Grand Haven is a beach/pier setup exposed to the west, so that NW swell will wrap in okay. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 72°, which is a bit above average for the time of year. It’s an intermediate-level wave, so not one for the beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s a brief chance to get a few clean ones.
After that, it’s back to the grind. Wednesday the 9th sees some 5ft to 6ft swell from the SW, but it’s a lumpy, cross-onshore mess with fresh breezes, and the wave comment says it all – poor conditions. Even the Saturday the 12th has a 5ft SSW swell in the morning, but again, light cross-onshore winds kill the vibe. From there, we dive into a long dry spell with zero swell and nothing but onshore wind from the 13th right through to the 22nd. It’s a long, flat, and choppy run.
So, if you’re keen, set your alarm for Thursday morning the 10th. For the rest of it, leave the board in the car and go watch the lake do its thing. Maybe tie a kite on if you’ve got one, because the wind’s got more to offer than the waves for most of this period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 45 | 197 | 146 | 126 | 147 | 38 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 40 | 139 | 72 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross-off | cross |
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 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 3 |
Temp °C | 22 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 |
Feels °C | 20 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | W 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 7 | 17 | 6 | 45 | 197 | 146 | 126 | 147 | 38 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 40 | 139 | 72 | 107 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1051 | 1056 | 1064 | 1074 | 1224 | 1171 | 1098 | 1224 | 1224 | 0 | 1051 | 815 | 1051 | 1051 | 1185 | 1298 | 424 | 0 | 1044 | 2866 | 1056 |
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