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New Buffalo Beach
Public beach · New Buffalo, Michigan
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 59°F (15°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy 45170 (11.8 mi away), as of Oct 29, 8:50 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — NOAA buoy 45170, as of Oct 29, 8:50 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 59°F at New Buffalo Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Round Goby and Banded Killifish.
2 fish species in 3 public records within 2 km of New Buffalo Beach since 2000.
- 2 records · 2013
- 1 record · 2020
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Little Calumet-Galien watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Buffalo Beach?
- New Buffalo Beach is a public beach in New Buffalo, Michigan.
- What is the water temperature at New Buffalo Beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at New Buffalo Beach in New Buffalo, Michigan is 59°F (15°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45170, 11.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at New Buffalo Beach?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is New Buffalo Beach rated?
- New Buffalo Beach in New Buffalo, Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 1805 reviews.
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🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
- ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
- ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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