74°
Partly Sunny
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Ottawa County, MI · Great Lakes
Grand Haven State Park
1001 S Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417
A 48-acre state park beach at the mouth of the Grand River — wide Lake Michigan sand, the iconic red Grand Haven South Pier Lighthouse at the end of the breakwater, and the Grand Haven Musical Fountain at the harbor (a nightly summer water-and-light show, world's largest of its kind from 1962 until the Bellagio opened in 1998). Walk the pier to the lighthouse at sunset.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 74°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Low around 67, with temperatures rising to around 70 overnight. West wind 10 to 16 mph.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued september 9 at 9:53am edt until september 9 at 8:00pm edt by nws grand rapids mi
61 /100
good
46 Swim
71 Sunbathe
81 Walk
77 Photo
Best for walking today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 9:53AM EDT until September 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Cloudy
Wind
13 to 17 mph
WSW
Rain
4%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 12 PM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
70°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:18 AM
Sunset
8:06 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
70°
Partly Sunny
0%
75
71°
Sunny
0%
79
72°
Mostly Sunny
12%
71
73°
Mostly Sunny
11%
78
77°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
24
72°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
66%
1
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
State park lots; MI Recreation Passport required.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Permitted leashed elsewhere.
Entry Fee
MI Recreation Passport.
Address
1001 S Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Grand Haven State Park today?
Grand Haven State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Grand Haven State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Permitted leashed elsewhere.
Is there an entry fee at Grand Haven State Park?
MI Recreation Passport.
Are there lifeguards at Grand Haven State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Grand Haven State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Grand Haven State Park?
Amenities at Grand Haven State Park include restrooms, showers, concession, campground, pier walk, volleyball.
When is the water warmest at Grand Haven State Park?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Grand Haven State Park located?
Grand Haven State Park is in Ottawa County, MI, at 1001 S Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS