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South Haven Surf Forecast / Lake Michigan / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 03 Oct 2023 EDT
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South Haven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Haven sea temperature is 19.2°C (Statistics for 03 Oct 1981-2005 - mean: 15.3 °C max: 17.2 °C min: 13.1 °C)
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South Haven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Haven sea temperature is 19.2°C (Statistics for 03 Oct 1981-2005 - mean: 15.3 °C max: 17.2 °C min: 13.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Haven this week:

The surf forecast for South Haven over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Haven in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 7th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 8th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 7th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Wednesday
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SSW
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SW
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W
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Energy (?)02219186993213547591279551238424414011680000000000000000000
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SW
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SSW
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W
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NNE
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NW
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WNW
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W
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SW
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SSE
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ENE
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NNE
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ESE
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SE
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SE
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SSE
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WSW
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WSW
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N
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NNE
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NNW
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ENE
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NNE
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on
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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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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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sun
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Sunrise-7:45--7:46--7:47--7:48--7:48--7:50--7:50--7:52--7:54--7:54--7:56--7:56-
Sunset--7:22--7:20--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:02
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Rain (mm)
----14122--942611------------3111------
Temp. °C252426242019191717151212121212141214171718191722181725221817151519171517
Feels °C (?)24212322201719129643534537111415181320151122181411121215131415

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri night, light winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed night).

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

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Information about the South Haven Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for South Haven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at South Haven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South 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 (South 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 South 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.

South Haven is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Holland. If you plan a vacation in Lake Michigan, look for hotels and other accommodation in Holland. Holland has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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