Elk Rapids water temp
This data the coastal Elk Rapids water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Current water temperature in Elk Rapids
Water temperature in Elk Rapids today is 64.6°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Elk Rapids was recorded in 2022 and was 70.7°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2014 at 62.1°F. Water temperature in Elk Rapids is expected to rise to 66°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Elk Rapids is 67.1°F, the minimum temperature is 60.4°F, and the maximum is 73.2°F.
The swimming season in Elk Rapids lasts from July to September. During those months, Elk Rapids water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Elk Rapids in winter reaches 38.7°F, in spring 37.6°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 65.5°F, and in autumn it is 58.3°F.
Elk Rapids water temperature now
| September 13, 2025 |
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| today temp |
| 64.6°F |
| September 12, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 63.7°F |
Surf Forecast in Elk Rapids for today
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Elk Rapids. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Elk Rapids. Data in table shown for September 13, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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| 0' 0" | 0' 1" | 0' 1" | 0' 1" |
| 0.01 m | 0.02 m | 0.02 m | 0.02 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0' 1" | 0' 1" | 0' 0" | 0' 1" |
| 0.02 m | 0.02 m | 0.01 m | 0.03 m |
Surf report in Elk Rapids
Elk Rapids weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Elk Rapids temperature today (September 13, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Elk Rapids.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  |  |
| 61.5°F | 60.1°F | 59°F | 59.4°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | |
| 68.2°F | 74.3°F | 72.7°F | 68.5°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Elk Rapids: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Elk Rapids water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly water temperature in Elk Rapids. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Elk Rapids on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
| Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.1°F | 32°F | 42.4°F | cold |
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| February | 35.1°F | 30.9°F | 38.8°F | cold |
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| March | 34.5°F | 30.6°F | 38.1°F | cold |
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| April | 36.3°F | 30.2°F | 42.1°F | cold |
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| May | 42.1°F | 35.1°F | 55°F | cold |
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| June | 56.3°F | 42.6°F | 69.3°F | cold |
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| July | 69.3°F | 59.9°F | 76.1°F | warm |
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| August | 71.1°F | 64.8°F | 75.9°F | warm |
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| September | 67.1°F | 60.4°F | 73.2°F | cold |
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| October | 58.5°F | 50.4°F | 66.9°F | cold |
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| November | 49.3°F | 41.9°F | 57.6°F | cold |
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| December | 42.8°F | 37°F | 47.7°F | cold |
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Chart monthly average water temperature in Elk Rapids
