Station Name: South Haven Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
South Haven, MI 49090
Van Buren County

GPS Coordinates: 42.397, -86.331

Nearby Water Temperatures

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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 4:12AM EDT until May 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 4:12 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Do not venture out on piers.