Water Temperature of the Muskegon River in Oxbow, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Hardy Dam; Hardy Dam Pond; Hardy Dam Reservoir Park; White Cloud, MI; Big Prarie, MI; Newaygo, MIStation Name: MUSKEGON RIVER NEAR OXBOW, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 732 feet
Nearest Address:
Con Pow Co
Oxbow, MI 49349
Newaygo County
GPS Coordinates: 43.485857, -85.63060189
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Weather for Oxbow, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 59°F
L: 42°F

Thu
H: 60°F
L: 38°F

Fri
H: 61°F
L: 42°F

Sat
H: 63°F
L: 47°F

Sun
H: 72°F
L: 54°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:06 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 5:46 PM
Moonset: 12:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:23 AM - 7:53 AM5:16 PM - 7:46 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 AM - 10:43 AM12:26 AM - 1:56 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 4:18AM EDT until May 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 4:18 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 12:30 PM
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will be on the increase this afternoon as winds pick up out of the north. For a time this afternoon and evening winds will reach the 15 to 25 mph range. Waves will build to 3 to 5 feet, peaking around 600 pm. North sides of north piers will have the most dangerous conditions today including Holland State Park and North Beach in South Haven.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:06 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 5:46 PM
Moonset: 12:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:23 AM - 7:53 AM5:16 PM - 7:46 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 AM - 10:43 AM12:26 AM - 1:56 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 6:43 PM
Moonset: 1:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:21 AM - 8:51 AM6:13 PM - 8:43 PM
Minor Periods
10:33 AM - 12:03 AM1:06 AM - 2:36 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:08 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 7:33 PM
Moonset: 2:08 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:15 AM - 9:45 AM7:03 PM - 9:33 PM
Minor Periods
11:50 AM - 1:20 PM1:38 AM - 3:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:09 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 8:19 PM
Moonset: 2:33 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:03 AM - 10:33 AM7:49 PM - 10:19 PM
Minor Periods
1:02 PM - 2:32 PM2:03 AM - 3:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:10 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 9:03 PM
Moonset: 2:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:47 AM - 11:17 AM8:33 PM - 11:03 PM
Minor Periods
2:12 PM - 3:42 PM2:24 AM - 3:54 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
