Great Lakes Surf Zone Forecast
FZUS53 KAPX 131430
SRFAPX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
Issued by National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
MIZ031-140415-
Manistee-
Including the Lake Michigan Beaches of Manistee County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
northwest around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:54 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, increasing to
north around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:53 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs around 70.
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.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ025-140415-
Benzie-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Benzie County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
northwest around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:55 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:53 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ020-140415-
Leelanau-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Leelanau County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:54 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:52 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. 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, 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
$$
MIZ026-140415-
Grand Traverse-
Including the Grand Traverse Bay beaches of Grand Traverse County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:53 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:51 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ021-140415-
Antrim-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Antrim County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:52 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:51 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. 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, 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
$$
MIZ099-140415-
Charlevoix-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Charlevoix County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:52 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:51 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ016-140415-
Emmet-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Emmet County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:38 AM.
Sunset......................8:51 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:50 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. 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, 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
$$
MIZ017-140415-
Cheboygan-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Cheboygan County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:36 AM.
Sunset......................8:50 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:37 AM.
Sunset......................8:48 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ018-140415-
Presque Isle-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Presque Isle County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:33 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:34 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet 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.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ024-140415-
Alpena-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alpena County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:33 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:34 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ030-140415-
Alcona-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alcona County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:33 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:34 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
North 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
$$
MIZ036-140415-
Iosco-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Iosco County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:35 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:36 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ042-140415-
Arenac-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Arenac County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 9 below.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds.
Sunrise.....................6:36 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 10 below.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:38 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. A chance of showers.
Much colder. Highs around 41 below. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 40 below. West winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs around 41 below.
North 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
$$
MIZ095-140415-
Western Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Western Mackinac County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:38 AM.
Sunset......................8:55 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:53 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ096-140415-
Eastern Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan and Huron beaches of Eastern Mackinac
County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:36 AM.
Sunset......................8:52 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:37 AM.
Sunset......................8:50 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest 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
$$
MIZ088-140415-
Eastern Chippewa-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Chippewa County
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:32 AM.
Sunset......................8:48 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:33 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ098-140415-
Beaver Island-
Including the beaches of Beaver Island
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:54 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:53 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet 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.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ097-140415-
Mackinac Island-
Including the beaches of Mackinac Island
1030 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:36 AM.
Sunset......................8:51 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:37 AM.
Sunset......................8:50 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
Lake Huron Weather
