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South Haven surfForecast / Lake Michigan / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 19 Aug 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
24.9° C
 (Which is 3.6°C warmer than normal 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 Wednesday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 20th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 20th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
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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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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
W
0.9
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1.1
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1.1
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1.2
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0.3
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0.5
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0.5
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1.1
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Period(s) (?)456567535--2555656---
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Energy (?)2536770961305500012822601287480000
Wind
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Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Sunrise6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--
Sunset-8:40--8:38--8:37--8:36--8:34--8:32--8:30-
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Rain (mm)
2-----------3--11-1-3
Temp. °C242423222523232725232524232423212221202121
Feels °C (?)262422202321222624232425231919191614151618
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at South Haven (light winds from the ESE at SHIP1365 2 km from South Haven). not gfswave

    1 hour 37 minutes ago South Haven
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1 h 37 min ago

18 km/h
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Cross-Off
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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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