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South Haven surf break

South Haven surfForecast / Lake Michigan / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 21 Nov 2024 EST
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
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
12.4° C
(Which is 5.0°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 Thursday (Nov 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 21st Nov)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 21st Nov)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 22nd Nov)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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

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Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
30
Sunday
01
Mon
02
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
W
3
WNW
3.5
NW
1.6
N
3.5
NNW
4
NNW
2.5
NNW
1.6
NW
1.1
NW
0.5
W
0.7
S
1
S
0.9
SW
1.3
NW
1.7
NW
1.7
NW
1.6
NW
1.3
NW
0.8
NW
Period(s) (?)7896998764454566665-----------------
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)460904206620021652354722230807144432892242311821153500000000000000000
Wind
(km/h)
35
W
35
W
25
SE
20
N
40
NNW
40
NNW
30
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
15
NW
0
E
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
NE
20
NNW
30
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
5
NE
10
S
35
WNW
35
NW
25
WNW
15
W
10
SW
10
NE
25
NNW
40
NW
35
NW
30
W
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onon
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Low Tide
/ height (m)
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Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
01
Mon
02
Sunrise-7:43--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:48--7:50--7:50--7:52--7:52--7:54--7:54--7:56-
Sunset--5:16--5:16--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:14--5:14--5:13--5:13--5:13--5:12
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Rain (mm)
43332-------------------31----------
Temp. °C44491010108888991099654675555443300-1-2-3-3-3
Feels °C (?)-5-5-21212222565742100230121-5-5-5-3-4-4-9-13-14-12-11

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 2°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Long Range Forecast: A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Sun morning. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Fri night, min -4°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, strong winds from the NW by Sun afternoon).

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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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