Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
057
FZUS53 KAPX 210715
SRFAPX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
MIZ031-212015-
Manistee-
Including the Lake Michigan Beaches of Manistee County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 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
$$
MIZ025-212015-
Benzie-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Benzie County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ020-212015-
Leelanau-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Leelanau County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less, building to 2 to 3 feet
in the afternoon.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:53 AM.
Sunset......................8:39 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A 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.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
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
$$
MIZ026-212015-
Grand Traverse-
Including the Grand Traverse Bay beaches of Grand Traverse County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:53 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ021-212015-
Antrim-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Antrim County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:39 PM.
.SATURDAY...
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 and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:51 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A 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.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
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
$$
MIZ099-212015-
Charlevoix-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Charlevoix County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................8:39 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ016-212015-
Emmet-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Emmet County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................8:36 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Partly 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 in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 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
$$
MIZ017-212015-
Cheboygan-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Cheboygan County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ018-212015-
Presque Isle-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Presque Isle County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:34 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:32 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West 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
$$
MIZ024-212015-
Alpena-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alpena County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:32 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:30 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ030-212015-
Alcona-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alcona County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
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...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:29 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Partly 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.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
MIZ036-212015-
Iosco-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Iosco County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:30 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:29 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ042-212015-
Arenac-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Arenac County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:31 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:29 PM.
.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.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West 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
$$
MIZ095-212015-
Western Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Western Mackinac County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ096-212015-
Eastern Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan and Huron beaches of Eastern Mackinac
County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.
.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.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MIZ088-212015-
Eastern Chippewa-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Chippewa County
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:33 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ098-212015-
Beaver Island-
Including the beaches of Beaver Island
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:51 AM.
Sunset......................8:39 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. 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 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
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
$$
MIZ097-212015-
Mackinac Island-
Including the beaches of Mackinac Island
315 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:36 PM.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$