Grand Haven surf break

Grand Haven surfForecast / Lake Michigan / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 25 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
12.6° C
(Which is 1.3°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 31) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Grand Haven in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 31st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 31st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 31st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Sat
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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ESE
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E
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1.4
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1.3
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Energy kJ (?)00000000000000883327781008000
Wind
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Low Tide
/ height (m)
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Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Sat
01
Sunrise-8:11--8:11--8:12--8:14--8:15--8:17--8:18-
Sunset--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37
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light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C11814107139816119129912111111121212
Feels °C (?)7395173211624236665997
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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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