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Grand Haven Surf Forecast
/ Lake Michigan (11 breaks) / Michigan (11 breaks) /
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Grand Haven surfForecast / Lake Michigan / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.6° C
(Which is 4.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Grand Haven in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grand Haven over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue morning, light winds from the NNE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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S 5 | SSW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | E 3 | NE 2 | E 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | |
52 | 19 | 28 | 80 | 83 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 217 | 111 | 49 | 29 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 32 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
 kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | ENE 3 | E 3 | NE 2 | E 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 52 | 19 | 28 | 80 | 83 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 48 | 110 | 319 | 217 | 111 | 49 | 29 | 14 | 10 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1185 | 1736 | 510 | 1227 | 1332 | 1084 | 1201 | 1253 | 1060 | 1824 | 1978 | 1201 | 1200 | 494 | 1106 | 1171 | 1093 | 1063 | 1051 | 1047 | 1044 |
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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 16 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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