Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near South Haven, MI
Current Water Temperature
Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.
Measurement Time: Friday, November 6, 2026, 2:50 AM EST
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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

Humidity: 80%
Feels Like: 40.1°F
Wind: NNW 14.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 21.9 mph
Precipitation: 0.01 in
Cloud Cover: 97%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 48°F
L: 45°F

Sat
H: 48°F
L: 43°F

Sun
H: 56°F
L: 44°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:55 AM - 12:25 PM10:17 PM - 12:47 AM
Minor Periods
4:13 AM - 5:43 AM3:28 PM - 4:58 PM
Small Craft Advisory issued November 5 at 10:50PM EST until November 6 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Thu November 5, 2026, 10:50 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Grand Haven. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Gale Warning issued November 5 at 9:03PM CST until November 6 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Thu November 5, 2026, 10:03 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 6:15 AM
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kts with gusts between 35 kts and 40 kts and waves 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.1°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 19.2 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:55 AM - 12:25 PM10:17 PM - 12:47 AM
Minor Periods
4:13 AM - 5:43 AM3:28 PM - 4:58 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 45.8°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:39 AM - 1:09 PM11:02 PM - 1:32 AM
Minor Periods
5:20 AM - 6:50 AM3:51 PM - 5:21 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.2°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 20.1 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:25 AM - 1:55 PM11:50 PM - 2:20 AM
Minor Periods
6:28 AM - 7:58 AM4:17 PM - 5:47 PM
