Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near South Haven, MI

Current Water Temperature

57.0°F 13.9°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
57.0°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.

Measurement Time: Friday, November 6, 2026, 3:30 PM EST

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Lake Michigan

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

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Weather Near South Haven, Michigan

Current Weather

46.5°F
Light drizzle
Conditions: Light drizzle
Humidity: 77%
Feels Like: 39.2°F
Wind: NNW 18.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 29.4 mph
Pressure: 30.08 in
Precipitation: 0.01 in
Cloud Cover: 99%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0.2

Weather Forecast

Light rain shower
Fri
H: 48°F
L: 45°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 48°F
L: 42°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 56°F
L: 44°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
0.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
83 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
122 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 7m daylight
Sunrise 7:25 AM
Solar Noon 12:28 PM
Sunset 5:32 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:43 AM
Transit 10:25 AM
Moonset 3:58 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:55 AM - 12:25 PM
10:17 PM - 12:47 AM

Minor Periods

4:13 AM - 5:43 AM
3:28 PM - 4:58 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5

Gale Warning issued November 6 at 10:39AM EST until November 6 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 6:45 PM

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 8 to 10 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to South Haven MI. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


Gale Warning issued November 6 at 2:04PM EST until November 6 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 2:04 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...North gales to 35 knots and waves 8 to 10 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to South Haven MI. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


Gale Warning issued November 6 at 8:33AM CST until November 6 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 9:33 AM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 5:45 PM

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 12 ft. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


Gale Warning issued November 6 at 1:28PM CST until November 6 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 2:28 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 11 ft. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light rain shower
Average Temperature: 45.8°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 83%
Wind: 19.5 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Astronomical

Sun
10h 7m daylight
Sunrise 7:25 AM
Solar Noon 12:28 PM
Sunset 5:32 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:43 AM
Transit 10:25 AM
Moonset 3:58 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:55 AM - 12:25 PM
10:17 PM - 12:47 AM

Minor Periods

4:13 AM - 5:43 AM
3:28 PM - 4:58 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 45.7°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 47%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 1.9

Astronomical

Sun
10h 5m daylight
Sunrise 7:26 AM
Solar Noon 12:29 PM
Sunset 5:31 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:50 AM
Transit 11:09 AM
Moonset 4:21 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:39 AM - 1:09 PM
11:02 PM - 1:32 AM

Minor Periods

5:20 AM - 6:50 AM
3:51 PM - 5:21 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 50.4°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 6%
Wind: 20.8 mph
UV Index: 2.3

Astronomical

Sun
10h 2m daylight
Sunrise 7:27 AM
Solar Noon 12:29 PM
Sunset 5:30 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:58 AM
Transit 11:55 AM
Moonset 4:47 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:25 AM - 1:55 PM
11:50 PM - 2:20 AM

Minor Periods

6:28 AM - 7:58 AM
4:17 PM - 5:47 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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