Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
729
FZUS53 KAPX 210605
SRFAPX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
MIZ031-212030-
Manistee-
Including the Lake Michigan Beaches of Manistee County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:22 AM.
Sunset......................9:22 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:23 AM.
Sunset......................9:21 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ025-212030-
Benzie-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Benzie County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:20 AM.
Sunset......................9:23 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:21 AM.
Sunset......................9:22 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ020-212030-
Leelanau-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Leelanau County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:17 AM.
Sunset......................9:22 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:18 AM.
Sunset......................9:21 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs around
80. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ026-212030-
Grand Traverse-
Including the Grand Traverse Bay beaches of Grand Traverse County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, increasing to
northwest around 20 mph in the
afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:17 AM.
Sunset......................9:21 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:18 AM.
Sunset......................9:20 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ021-212030-
Antrim-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Antrim County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:15 AM.
Sunset......................9:21 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:16 AM.
Sunset......................9:20 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ099-212030-
Charlevoix-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Charlevoix County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:14 AM.
Sunset......................9:21 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:15 AM.
Sunset......................9:20 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ016-212030-
Emmet-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Emmet County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:12 AM.
Sunset......................9:20 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:13 AM.
Sunset......................9:19 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ017-212030-
Cheboygan-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Cheboygan County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:10 AM.
Sunset......................9:19 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:11 AM.
Sunset......................9:18 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ018-212030-
Presque Isle-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Presque Isle County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, increasing to
northwest around 20 mph in the
afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:07 AM.
Sunset......................9:15 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:09 AM.
Sunset......................9:14 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ024-212030-
Alpena-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alpena County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:07 AM.
Sunset......................9:13 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:08 AM.
Sunset......................9:12 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ030-212030-
Alcona-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alcona County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:08 AM.
Sunset......................9:11 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:09 AM.
Sunset......................9:10 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ036-212030-
Iosco-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Iosco County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:10 AM.
Sunset......................9:10 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:11 AM.
Sunset......................9:10 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs around
80. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ042-212030-
Arenac-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Arenac County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:12 AM.
Sunset......................9:11 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:13 AM.
Sunset......................9:10 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds around 5 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ095-212030-
Western Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Western Mackinac County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph,
increasing to around 20 mph in the
afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:12 AM.
Sunset......................9:25 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:13 AM.
Sunset......................9:24 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ096-212030-
Eastern Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan and Huron beaches of Eastern Mackinac
County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, increasing to
northwest around 20 mph in the
afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:10 AM.
Sunset......................9:21 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:11 AM.
Sunset......................9:20 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ088-212030-
Eastern Chippewa-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Chippewa County
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:06 AM.
Sunset......................9:18 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:07 AM.
Sunset......................9:17 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ098-212030-
Beaver Island-
Including the beaches of Beaver Island
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 11 AM, then partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:14 AM.
Sunset......................9:23 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:15 AM.
Sunset......................9:22 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ097-212030-
Mackinac Island-
Including the beaches of Mackinac Island
205 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:09 AM.
Sunset......................9:20 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:11 AM.
Sunset......................9:19 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$