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West Lake
Lake · Portage, Michigan
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 45168, as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM UTC
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Live data from NOAA buoy 45168 (41.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Lake?
- West Lake is a lake in Portage, Michigan.
- What is the water temperature at West Lake?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at West Lake in Portage, Michigan is 72°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45168, 41.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at West Lake?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is West Lake rated?
- West Lake in Portage, Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 21 reviews.
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