Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
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FZUS53 KAPX 171805
SRFAPX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
MIZ031-180300-
Manistee-
Including the Lake Michigan Beaches of Manistee County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:51 AM.
Sunset......................8:48 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast 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
$$
MIZ025-180300-
Benzie-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Benzie County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:49 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:51 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ020-180300-
Leelanau-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Leelanau County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:46 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast 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
$$
MIZ026-180300-
Grand Traverse-
Including the Grand Traverse Bay beaches of Grand Traverse County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:46 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ021-180300-
Antrim-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Antrim County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:46 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast 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
$$
MIZ099-180300-
Charlevoix-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Charlevoix County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:46 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ016-180300-
Emmet-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Emmet County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.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.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast 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
$$
MIZ017-180300-
Cheboygan-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Cheboygan County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ018-180300-
Presque Isle-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Presque Isle County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:38 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:39 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast 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
$$
MIZ024-180300-
Alpena-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alpena County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:37 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ030-180300-
Alcona-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alcona County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:38 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ036-180300-
Iosco-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Iosco County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ042-180300-
Arenac-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Arenac County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:36 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast 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
$$
MIZ095-180300-
Western Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Western Mackinac County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:49 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ096-180300-
Eastern Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan and Huron beaches of Eastern Mackinac
County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.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.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East 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
$$
MIZ088-180300-
Eastern Chippewa-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Chippewa County
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:37 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:38 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ098-180300-
Beaver Island-
Including the beaches of Beaver Island
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:48 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:46 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast 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
$$
MIZ097-180300-
Mackinac Island-
Including the beaches of Mackinac Island
205 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.TUESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$