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Beach Hazards Statement — Mason, MI, Oceana, MI, Muskegon, MI, Ottawa, MI, Allegan, MI, Van Buren, MI
Issued
Expires
10:00 PM CDT · Wed, Jul 22 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KGRR

Affected Areas

Mason, MI Oceana, MI Muskegon, MI Ottawa, MI Allegan, MI Van Buren, MI

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous
swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by
waves.

* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren
counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...south winds today and tonight will bring
especially dangerous conditions on the south side of south piers
at places like Grand Haven State Park and South Beach at 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.