Hazardous Beach Conditions Today and Wednesday
Hazardous beach conditions are expected today and Wednesday for most northwest lower MI beaches, as well as some Lake Huron beaches. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake (LMZ366) Issued by: National Weather Service Gaylord, MI Last Update: 302 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026 |  |
Today: West winds 15 to 25 kt becoming northwest to 30 kt from late morning on. Slight chance of showers this morning, then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Waves 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft building to 6 to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft. Tonight: Northwest winds to 30 kt. Waves 7 to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft subsiding to 6 to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft. Wednesday: North winds to 30 kt. Waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft subsiding to 3 to 5 ft. Wednesday Night: Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt becoming west 10 to 15 kt overnight. Waves 2 to 4 ft subsiding to 1 to 2 ft. Thursday: West winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southwest 15 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Thursday Night: Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Friday: Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt increasing to 15 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Saturday: Southwest winds to 30 kt becoming south. Waves 2 to 4 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake (LMZ366) | |
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