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Grand Haven surf break

Grand Haven surfForecast / Lake Michigan / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 09 Jan 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
4.6° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Jan 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 9th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 9th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 11th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sat morning. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Fri morning, min -2°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Tue afternoon, min -8°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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Friday
09
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
15
Sunrise8:15--8:14--8:14--8:14--8:12--8:12--8:12--
Sunset-5:28--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:32--5:34--5:35-
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C4322310-11233454-3-5-5-8-6-5
Feels °C (?)-5-3-1-3-5-8-12-9-8-9-3-2-5-2-4-14-16-15-15-12-12
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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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