Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
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FZUS53 KAPX 191820
SRFAPX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
MIZ031-200415-
Manistee-
Including the Lake Michigan Beaches of Manistee County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:53 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. North 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
$$
MIZ025-200415-
Benzie-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Benzie County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:53 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Highs around 70. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ020-200415-
Leelanau-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Leelanau County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming west
in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Highs around 70. Northwest 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
$$
MIZ026-200415-
Grand Traverse-
Including the Grand Traverse Bay beaches of Grand Traverse County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ021-200415-
Antrim-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Antrim County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Highs around 70. Northwest 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
$$
MIZ099-200415-
Charlevoix-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Charlevoix County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ016-200415-
Emmet-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Emmet County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest 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
$$
MIZ017-200415-
Cheboygan-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Cheboygan County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:39 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ018-200415-
Presque Isle-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Presque Isle County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 20 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
$$
MIZ024-200415-
Alpena-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alpena County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:33 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 70. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ030-200415-
Alcona-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alcona County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:34 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:32 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest 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
$$
MIZ036-200415-
Iosco-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Iosco County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:34 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:32 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ042-200415-
Arenac-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Arenac County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:34 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:33 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest 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
$$
MIZ095-200415-
Western Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Western Mackinac County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ096-200415-
Eastern Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan and Huron beaches of Eastern Mackinac
County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest 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
$$
MIZ088-200415-
Eastern Chippewa-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Chippewa County
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southwest around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ098-200415-
Beaver Island-
Including the beaches of Beaver Island
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest 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
$$
MIZ097-200415-
Mackinac Island-
Including the beaches of Mackinac Island
220 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$