Beach Cams

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Beach Flag Status

Key for Conditions Map

Note: Flags are updated periodically each day. Refresh your browser for most recent information

When a 🟩 GREEN flag is flying there are calm conditions. Caution should always be exercised when entering the water.
When a 🟨 YELLOW flag is flying there is a moderate surf and/or currents. Caution should always be exercised when entering the water.
When the 🟥 RED flag is flying the water is closed to the public due to the high surf and/or strong currents. Rip currents are especially prevalent and dangerous along the piers.
A ⬜️ GRAY flag appearing on a map indicates that either no information is available, flags are not being monitored (9pm-9am), or that the Beach Safety Program is out-of-season.

City of South Haven Beach Camera

Interactive Lighthouse Cam

South Haven Fishing Report

Michigan DNR Fishing Report for South Haven | September 13, 2023
South Haven: Due to poor weather, very few anglers made it out. Salmon fishing was slow, but an occasional Chinook was caught when casting spoons. Pier fishing was also reported to be on the slow side. Anglers caught an occasional steelhead on shrimp. The Black River was reported to be slow for salmon.

Fishing Licenses are available for purchase in South Haven at:
• Hood Outdoors | 08960 M-140
• Meijer | 1223 Phoenix Street
• Wal-Mart | 201 73rd Street
• Dunhams Sports | 1220 Phoenix Street #105

Michigan Fishing License Information
Buy a Fishing License Online - All anglers 17 years of age and older are required to have a fishing license.

Weather Buoy Data

Click, download, and share this graphic with your loved ones before their trip to the beach. Empowering young minds with knowledge of the beach flag system not only ignites their curiosity about the wonders of the shoreline, but also begins a lifelong appreciation for the waves accompanied by the wisdom to stay safe. Teaching beach and water safety from an early age lays the foundation for confident explorers who navigate the tides with awareness and respect.

Stimulate your child's mind with our Beach Flag System coloring page! Click to download or visit our office at 546 Phoenix Street (directly across from City Hall in downtown South Haven) for a page and complementary crayons. #KnowBeforeYouGo

Tuesday, Oct 03

High: 83° Low: 66°

clear sky

Wednesday, Oct 04

High: 78° Low: 69°

overcast clouds

Thursday, Oct 05

High: 71° Low: 63°

heavy intensity rain

Friday, Oct 06

High: 63° Low: 52°

light rain