Coastal Waters Forecast for Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI (LEZ444) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI (LEZ444)
Issued by: National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, MI
Last Update: 921 PM EDT Thu Jun 11 2026




Rest Of Tonight: South winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet early in the morning.

Friday: West winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 knots in the late morning and afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

Friday Night: West winds 10 to 15 knots diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the late evening and overnight. Clear. Waves 2 feet or less.

Saturday: Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots early in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 2 feet or less.

see lake erie open lake forecast for days 3 through 5.

the water temperature at belle isle is 75 degrees.







Zone Forecast: Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI (LEZ444)

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