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South Haven surf break

South Haven surfForecast / Lake Michigan / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 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
9.0° C
(Which is 4.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Haven this week:

The most powerful waves expected at South Haven in the next 12 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 3rd May)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s

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

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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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Sunday
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Mon
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Rating
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
N
0.8
SE
0.4
SSW
0.6
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.5
NW
0.5
N
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.5
N
0.6
NNE
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.3
E
0.2
ENE
0.3
SE
0.3
SSW
0.3
SW
Period(s) (?)444455455544433333------------------
Wave
Graph
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Energy (?)007121712729331003100021000000000000000000
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
30
S
25
WSW
5
WNW
25
W
15
NNW
15
N
20
N
30
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
20
NNW
15
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
10
NE
10
NNE
20
NNW
15
NE
15
N
25
N
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NNW
5
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
0
NNW
10
WSW
10
SSW
30
N
25
N
30
NNW
15
NE
10
ESE
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
on
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Low Tide
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Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Mon
12
Sunrise-6:39--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:35--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:28--6:26-
Sunset--8:44--8:45--8:45--8:46--8:47--8:50--8:51--8:52--8:52--8:53--8:54--8:55
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Rain (mm)
311----------------------------2-----
Temp. °C14171510121212101081113101314121414131615161615121615121217191010111215
Feels °C (?)11131199910542786899121111141215151311151212101618536913

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu morning, light winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sat 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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