🌤️ Extended Forecast
15-day outlook, marine conditions, and detailed forecasts for Lake Michigan shoreline
📋 What to Expect:
* WHERE...Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
⚠️ Recommended Actions:
📋 What to Expect:
* WHERE...St Joseph to Grand Haven.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
⚠️ Recommended Actions:
Current Conditions at the Beach
📊 24-Hour Forecast
Hour-by-hour conditions from Tempest Weather Station
| Time | Conditions | Temp | Feels | Precip | Wind | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 5am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 50° | 45° | 0% | 13 mph | 44% |
| Thu 6am | 🌙 Clear | 50° | 45° | 0% | 13 mph | 51% |
| Thu 7am | 🌙 Clear | 48° | 43° | 0% | 11 mph | 59% |
| Thu 8am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 48° | 45° | 0% | 11 mph | 68% |
| Thu 9am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 48° | 45° | 0% | 11 mph | 67% |
| Thu 10am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 48° | 43° | 0% | 11 mph | 59% |
| Thu 11am | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 48° | 43° | 0% | 11 mph | 57% |
| Thu 12pm | ☀️ Clear | 50° | 50° | 0% | 11 mph | 56% |
| Thu 1pm | ☀️ Clear | 54° | 54° | 0% | 11 mph | 53% |
| Thu 2pm | ☀️ Clear | 54° | 54° | 0% | 9 mph | 54% |
| Thu 3pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 55° | 55° | 0% | 9 mph | 51% |
| Thu 4pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 57° | 57° | 0% | 9 mph | 51% |
| Thu 5pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 57° | 57° | 0% | 9 mph | 49% |
| Thu 6pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 61° | 61° | 0% | 9 mph | 42% |
| Thu 7pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 57° | 57° | 0% | 9 mph | 41% |
| Thu 8pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 57° | 57° | 0% | 9 mph | 55% |
| Thu 9pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 57° | 57° | 0% | 11 mph | 55% |
| Thu 10pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 55° | 55° | 0% | 11 mph | 61% |
| Thu 11pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 57° | 57° | 0% | 11 mph | 53% |
| Fri 12am | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 57° | 57° | 0% | 11 mph | 46% |
| Fri 1am | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 55° | 55° | 0% | 11 mph | 52% |
| Fri 2am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 54° | 54° | 0% | 11 mph | 58% |
| Fri 3am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 54° | 54° | 0% | 11 mph | 56% |
| Fri 4am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 54° | 54° | 0% | 13 mph | 51% |
🌍 15-Day Extended Outlook
Long-range forecast from Visual Crossing Weather
| Date | Conditions | High/Low | Precip | Wind | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thu May 21 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 68° / 43° | 2% |
9 mph Gust: 17 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Fri May 22 |
🌧️ Rain, Partially cloudy | 73° / 47° | 75% |
14 mph Gust: 25 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain. |
|
Sat May 23 |
🌧️ Rain, Partially cloudy | 70° / 56° |
85%
(0.01 in) |
12 mph Gust: 24 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain. |
|
Sun May 24 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 72° / 60° |
27%
(0 in) |
7 mph Gust: 12 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Mon May 25 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 75° / 61° |
16%
(0.06 in) |
6 mph Gust: 12 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Tue May 26 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 79° / 64° |
16%
(0.02 in) |
6 mph Gust: 11 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Wed May 27 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 82° / 66° |
29%
(0 in) |
7 mph Gust: 14 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Thu May 28 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 82° / 65° |
27%
(0.04 in) |
8 mph Gust: 13 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Fri May 29 |
☁️ Overcast | 68° / 60° | 26% |
9 mph Gust: 11 |
Cloudy skies throughout the day. |
|
Sat May 30 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 67° / 61° |
29%
(0.01 in) |
13 mph Gust: 21 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Sun May 31 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 65° / 58° | 32% |
17 mph Gust: 18 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Mon Jun 1 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 65° / 60° |
36%
(0.02 in) |
9 mph Gust: 8 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Tue Jun 2 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 64° / 57° |
36%
(0.05 in) |
17 mph Gust: 26 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Wed Jun 3 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 62° / 51° | 16% |
13 mph Gust: 24 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Thu Jun 4 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 68° / 55° |
19%
(0.03 in) |
10 mph Gust: 17 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
🌤️ NOAA Detailed Forecasts
🌙⛅ TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Gusts up to 20 mph.
☀️ THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
🌙⛅ THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
🌧️ ☀️ FRIDAY
Partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
⛈️ FRIDAY NIGHT
Rain showers in the evening, then rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
🌧️ ☁️ SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
⛈️ 🌙⛅ SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s.
⛈️ ☁️ SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
🌧️ 🌙⛅ SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
☀️ MEMORIAL DAY
Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
🌙⛅ MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
🌧️ ☀️ TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s.
🌧️ 🌙⛅ TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s.
🌧️ ☀️ WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s.
⚓ Marine Forecast
Open water forecasts for Lake Michigan. For the full marine page with buoy conditions, wave forecast, and weather map, see Marine Conditions →
Thu 4am
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Thu 5am
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Thu 6am
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Thu 7am
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Thu 8am
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Thu 9am
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Thu 10am
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Thu 11am
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💬 Forecast Discussion
Extended forecast data indicates partially cloudy for the Lake Michigan shoreline in the coming days.
For the most accurate local conditions, check our live camera feeds and current weather station readings. Marine conditions can change rapidly on the Great Lakes.
📡 Data Sources
- Tempest Weather Station — Real-time hyperlocal conditions from our beach-side station
- Visual Crossing Weather — 15-day extended forecast with detailed daily breakdowns
- OpenWeatherMap — Marine forecasts
- Open-Meteo / NDBC 45168 — Wave forecast chart and live buoy conditions (Marine page)
All forecasts are subject to change. For critical weather decisions, consult official NOAA forecasts.