Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Marquette, MI
Issued by NWS Marquette, MI
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FZUS53 KMQT 180835
SRFMQT
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Marquette MI
435 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
MIZ005-182000-
Marquette-
Including the beaches of Picnic Rocks, McCarty Cove,
and along Lakewood Lane
435 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less, building to around 3
feet in the afternoon.
Water Temps.................In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. 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, river outlets, and across open channels between nearby
offshore features and the shoreline.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, river outlets, and
across open channels between nearby offshore features and the
shoreline. 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 more information, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mqt
$$
MIZ006-182000-
Alger-
Including the beaches of Au Train Bay and along Pictured Rocks
435 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height...
Au Train Bay.............1 foot or less,
building to around 3
feet in the afternoon.
Pictured Rocks...........1 to 2 feet, building to around 3 feet
in the afternoon.
Water Temperature...
Au Train Bay.............Around 70.
Pictured Rocks...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height...
Au Train Bay.............1 to 2 feet.
Pictured Rocks...........1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly 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, river outlets, and across open channels between nearby
offshore features and the shoreline.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, river outlets, and
across open channels between nearby offshore features and the
shoreline. 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 more information, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mqt
$$
MIZ014-182000-
Southern Schoolcraft-
Including the beaches near Lakeview Park and along Manistique
Township Park eastward to near Seul Choix Point
435 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temps.................Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and
a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 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, river outlets, and across open channels between nearby
offshore features and the shoreline.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, river outlets, and
across open channels between nearby offshore features and the
shoreline. 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 more information, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mqt
$$