Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac, MI
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac, MI
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FZUS53 KDTX 200735
SRFDTX
Surf Zone Forecast for Southeast Michigan
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
334 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
MIZ048-202000-
Bay-
Including the beaches of Linwood Beach and Bay City State Recreation
Area
334 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index....................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 8 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:33 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:31 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 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.
$$
MIZ054-202000-
Tuscola-
Including the beaches of Bay Park
334 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index....................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:31 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:30 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
$$
MIZ049-202000-
Huron-
Including the beaches of Caseville, Sand Point,
Port Crescent State Park, Port Austin, and Harbor Beach
334 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index....................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:30 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:28 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
$$
MIZ055-202000-
Sanilac-
Including the beaches of Port Sanilac, Lexington, and Birch Beach
334 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index....................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:27 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:25 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny.
A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs
around 70. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around
15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
$$
MIZ063-202000-
St. Clair-
Including the beaches of Lakeport, Fort Gratiot, and Port Huron
334 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index....................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 8 AM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:24 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny.
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
$$
MIZ070-202000-
Macomb-
Including the beaches of Lake St Clair Metropark Beach and Veterans
Memorial Park
334 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index....................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 9 AM, then partly sunny
until 12 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:25 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny.
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. A slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
$$
MIZ076-202000-
Wayne-
Including the beaches of Pier Park
334 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index....................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:25 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny.
Showers and 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 thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
$$
MIZ083-202000-
Monroe-
Including the beaches of Estral Beach, Sterling State Park,
Toledo Beach, and Luna Pier
334 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index....................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:27 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
$$