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Surf Zone Forecast for Southeast Michigan
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
503 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

MIZ048-202000-
Bay-
Including the beaches of Linwood Beach and Bay City State Recreation
Area
503 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
UV Index....................5 - Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:33 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:31 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs
around 80. West winds around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Breezy. West winds around
15 mph increasing to around 25 mph in the afternoon.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ054-202000-
Tuscola-
Including the beaches of Bay Park
503 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
UV Index....................5 - Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:31 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:30 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Breezy. West winds
around 15 mph increasing to around 25 mph in the afternoon.

&&

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.

$$

MIZ049-202000-
Huron-
Including the beaches of Caseville, Sand Point,
Port Crescent State Park, Port Austin, and Harbor Beach
503 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index....................5 - Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:30 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:28 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Breezy. West 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.

$$

MIZ055-202000-
Sanilac-
Including the beaches of Port Sanilac, Lexington, and Birch Beach
503 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index....................5 - Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:27 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:25 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny.
A chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. A slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. West 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.

$$

MIZ063-202000-
St. Clair-
Including the beaches of Lakeport, Fort Gratiot, and Port Huron
503 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index....................5 - Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:24 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny.
A chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. West 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.

$$

MIZ070-202000-
Macomb-
Including the beaches of Lake St Clair Metropark Beach and Veterans
Memorial Park
503 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
UV Index....................5 - Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:25 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny.
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. West 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.

$$

MIZ076-202000-
Wayne-
Including the beaches of Pier Park
503 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
UV Index....................5 - Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 3 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:25 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny.
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. West 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.

$$

MIZ083-202000-
Monroe-
Including the beaches of Estral Beach, Sterling State Park,
Toledo Beach, and Luna Pier
503 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index....................5 - Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:27 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph becoming east in the
afternoon.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny.
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. West 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.


$$