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South Haven surf Forecast / Lake Michigan / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 28 Mar 2024 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 4.2°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 3.2 °C max: 4.6 °C min: 2.0 °C)
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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 4.2°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 3.2 °C max: 4.6 °C min: 2.0 °C)


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 Tuesday (Apr 02) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Haven in the next 12 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 2nd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 2nd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 2nd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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

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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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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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N
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NNW
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N
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ENE
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N
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Wave
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Energy (?)0630948417200000274186183166000000000000000000
Wind
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NNW
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NNW
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ESE
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WSW
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NNW
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ENE
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ESE
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E
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NE
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ENE
25
E
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ENE
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ESE
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NNE
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N
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NNW
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NNW
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NNW
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NNW
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NW
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SSE
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SSW
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SW
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SW
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WSW
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W
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E
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ESE
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SE
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ESE
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E
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ENE
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E
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ENE
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ENE
Wind State (?)
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cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
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on
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on
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off
oncross-
on
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off
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off
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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise-7:31--7:30--7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:18--7:16--7:13--7:13-
Sunset--8:07--8:08--8:09--8:10--8:12--8:13--8:15--8:15--8:16--8:17--8:19--8:20
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Rain (mm)
---108---1---38151---------------31---
Temp. °C435910657887111011944444459131310121011171511138612
Feels °C (?)1-1157-1-125505566-5-6-6-4-2-104996108613117101-15

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 2°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, strong winds from the ENE by Mon night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 2°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon 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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