Traverse City water temp
This data the coastal Traverse City 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 Traverse City
Water temperature in Traverse City today is 69.3°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Traverse City was recorded in 2021 and was 71.6°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2019 at 65.1°F. Water temperature in Traverse City is expected to drop to 67.1°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Traverse City is 67.1°F, the minimum temperature is 60.4°F, and the maximum is 73°F.
The swimming season in Traverse City lasts from July to September. During those months, Traverse City water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Traverse City in winter reaches 38.7°F, in spring 37.8°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 65.7°F, and in autumn it is 58.3°F.
Traverse City water temperature now
| September 5, 2025 |
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| today temp |
| 69.3°F |
| September 4, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 69.4°F |
Surf Forecast in Traverse City 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 Traverse City. 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 Traverse City. Data in table shown for September 5, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1' 3" | 1' 3" | 1' 7" | 2' 3" |
| 0.38 m | 0.39 m | 0.47 m | 0.68 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2' 11" | 3' 8" | 3' 3" | 2' 9" |
| 0.89 m | 1.11 m | 1 m | 0.83 m |
Surf report in Traverse City
Traverse City weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Traverse City temperature today (September 5, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Traverse City.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | | |
| 55°F | 53.2°F | 55°F | 54.9°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | |
| 55.6°F | 57.2°F | 56.7°F | 55.6°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Traverse City: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Traverse City water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly water temperature in Traverse City. 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 Traverse City 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 | 32.4°F | 42.3°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Traverse City in January | ||||
| February | 35.1°F | 31.1°F | 38.3°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Traverse City in February | ||||
| March | 34.5°F | 30.7°F | 38.8°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Traverse City in March | ||||
| April | 36.5°F | 30.6°F | 41.5°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Traverse City in April | ||||
| May | 42.4°F | 35.4°F | 55°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Traverse City in May | ||||
| June | 56.7°F | 43°F | 69.6°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Traverse City in June | ||||
| July | 69.3°F | 60.4°F | 76.5°F | warm |
| Water temperature in Traverse City in July | ||||
| August | 71.1°F | 64.9°F | 76.1°F | warm |
| Water temperature in Traverse City in August | ||||
| September | 67.1°F | 60.4°F | 73°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Traverse City in September | ||||
| October | 58.5°F | 50.5°F | 67.3°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Traverse City in October | ||||
| November | 49.3°F | 42.3°F | 57.7°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Traverse City in November | ||||
| December | 42.8°F | 37.2°F | 47.7°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Traverse City in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Traverse City
