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Surf Zone Forecast for Southeast Michigan
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
943 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

MIZ048-190800-
Bay-
Including the beaches of Linwood Beach and Bay City State Recreation
Area
943 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index....................2 - Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:19 AM.
Sunset......................7:41 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then partly
                            sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:20 AM.
Sunset......................7:39 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs around 60. Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs around 60. Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East
winds 20 to 25 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.

$$

MIZ054-190800-
Tuscola-
Including the beaches of Bay Park
943 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index....................2 - Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:17 AM.
Sunset......................7:40 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................7:38 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

$$

MIZ049-190800-
Huron-
Including the beaches of Caseville, Sand Point,
Port Crescent State Park, Port Austin, and Harbor Beach
943 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
UV Index....................2 - Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................7:37 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................7:36 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs around 60. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around
20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

$$

MIZ055-190800-
Sanilac-
Including the beaches of Port Sanilac, Lexington, and Birch Beach
943 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
UV Index....................2 - Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................7:35 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 9 AM, then mostly cloudy.
                            A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................7:34 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast
winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds 20 to
25 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.

$$

MIZ063-190800-
St. Clair-
Including the beaches of Lakeport, Fort Gratiot, and Port Huron
943 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
UV Index....................2 - Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................7:35 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................7:33 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast
winds 20 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds 20 to
25 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.

$$

MIZ070-190800-
Macomb-
Including the beaches of Lake St Clair Metropark Beach and Veterans
Memorial Park
943 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index....................2 - Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................7:36 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................7:34 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy.
Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds
around 20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

$$

MIZ076-190800-
Wayne-
Including the beaches of Pier Park
943 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index....................2 - Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................7:36 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................7:35 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy.
Northeast winds around 30 mph decreasing to around 20 mph in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East
winds 20 to 25 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.

$$

MIZ083-190800-
Monroe-
Including the beaches of Estral Beach, Sterling State Park,
Toledo Beach, and Luna Pier
943 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
UV Index....................2 - Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:17 AM.
Sunset......................7:38 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................7:36 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy.
Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds
around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. East winds 25 to
30 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.


$$