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Twelvemile Beach has BeachFinder Score: 55/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Twelvemile Beach today
Twelvemile Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-GL, US. Today, compare wind 37 km/h · N, uv 0.3, waves 3.1 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 55/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
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37 km/h · N
UV
0.3
Waves
3.1 m
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Last updated: Nov 5, 01:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 55/100
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Updated: Nov 5, 01:45 PM
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Air temp
5°C
Feels like
-2°C
UV index
0.3
Wind
37 km/h · N
Gust 55 km/h
Waves
3.1 m
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No marine model here
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Twelvemile Beach
Twelvemile Beach is located in Alger County, Michigan, on the shore of Lake Superior, at coordinates 46.61849, -86.26938. Twelvemile Beach is part of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, which extends for 42 miles, or 68 km, along Lake Superior and covers 73,236 acres. This park is described by its views of the coastal relief between Munising and Grand Marais, its rock formations, waterfalls, and sand dunes. Nearby swimming landmarks include another point Twelvemile Beach at 3.7 km, Log Slide Beach at 12.8 km, Chapel Beach at 15.3 km, and Miners Beach at 24.7 km. For today, prepare for a lake and national park outing rather than an urban beach.
About this spot
Twelvemile Beach is set in the landscape of Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The alternatives are spaced out, so check the route, local weather, and lake conditions before leaving, as the distances are long.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Twelvemile Beach today?
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How windy is Twelvemile Beach today?
37 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Twelvemile Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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