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South Haven surfForecast / Lake Michigan / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 20 Nov 2025 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
9.8° C
 (Which is 2.2°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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 26th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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0.6
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0.7
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0.8
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0.9
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0.3
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0.8
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1.3
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Energy kJ (?)2710202903125903718900048113000
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ENE
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Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise7:41--7:41--7:43--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:48--
Sunset-5:19--5:17--5:16--5:16--5:15--5:15--5:15-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C8910987679998121212121211854
Feels °C (?)4577323326757589980-6-8
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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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