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South Haven surfForecast / Lake Michigan / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 19 Feb 2026 EST
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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
0.6° C
 (Which is 2.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Feb 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Haven in the next 12 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Feb 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 22nd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 22nd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 23rd Feb)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Fri morning. Icy conditions (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 0°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Tue night, min -3°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon morning, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Thursday
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0.6
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2.5
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3
W
1.9
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Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise7:35--7:35--7:33--7:31--7:30--7:28--7:26--
Sunset-6:21--6:22--6:23--6:24--6:27--6:28--6:29-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C11119322121000-10-2034410
Feels °C (?)784-8-9-8-5-2-5-9-9-9-10-9-7-9-6-30-6-9
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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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