Beach

South Pier Beach

Michigan

About

South Pier Beach is a public lake beach in Michigan, about 1.3 miles from the town of Ludington. It is a simple, open-to-all spot along the lake, close enough to town to fit easily into a day spent in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time for a beach visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ludington put July highs around 79°F with lows near 58°F, and August runs nearly as warm. For a change from the shoreline, the Lincoln River lies about 4.8 miles away and is a canoeing destination.

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South Pier Beach

Michigan

Data: US EPA BEACON (Beach Advisory and Closing Online Notification). Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–79°F and lows of 43–58°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ludington 4 Se, MI weather station, 3.8 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan29° high17° low
  2. Feb32° high18° low
  3. Mar41° high24° low
  4. Apr54° high33° low
  5. May67° high43° low
  6. Jun75° high52° low
  7. Jul79° high58° low
  8. Aug78° high56° low
  9. Sep71° high50° low
  10. Oct57° high40° low
  11. Nov45° high30° low
  12. Dec34° high22° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Ludington, Michigan · 1.3 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

    South Pier Beach — Beach in Michigan | Roamze