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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

MIZ031-210415-
Manistee-
Including the Lake Michigan Beaches of Manistee County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 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 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North
winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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

$$

MIZ025-210415-
Benzie-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Benzie County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 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.....................6:53 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs around 70.
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

$$

MIZ020-210415-
Leelanau-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Leelanau County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 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.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less, building to 2 to 3 feet
                            in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.

.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. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs around 70.
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

$$

MIZ026-210415-
Grand Traverse-
Including the Grand Traverse Bay beaches of Grand Traverse County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 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 upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.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. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs around 70.
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

$$

MIZ021-210415-
Antrim-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Antrim County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 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 upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:39 PM.

.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. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs around 70.
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

$$

MIZ099-210415-
Charlevoix-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Charlevoix County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................8:39 PM.

.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 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 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

$$

MIZ016-210415-
Emmet-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Emmet County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.

.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. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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

$$

MIZ017-210415-
Cheboygan-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Cheboygan County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:39 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.

.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. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 70. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...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

$$

MIZ018-210415-
Presque Isle-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Presque Isle County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 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.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:34 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...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

$$

MIZ024-210415-
Alpena-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alpena County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 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.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:33 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:32 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly 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

$$

MIZ030-210415-
Alcona-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alcona County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 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.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:32 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:30 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...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

$$

MIZ036-210415-
Iosco-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Iosco County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 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.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:32 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:30 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 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

$$

MIZ042-210415-
Arenac-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Arenac County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 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 upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:33 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:31 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...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

$$

MIZ095-210415-
Western Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Western Mackinac County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight 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 in the mid
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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

$$

MIZ096-210415-
Eastern Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan and Huron beaches of Eastern Mackinac
County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.

.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. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs around 70.
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

$$

MIZ088-210415-
Eastern Chippewa-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Chippewa County
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 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 lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs around 70.
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

$$

MIZ098-210415-
Beaver Island-
Including the beaches of Beaver Island
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly 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 around 70.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 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

$$

MIZ097-210415-
Mackinac Island-
Including the beaches of Mackinac Island
203 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 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.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.

.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. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...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


$$