Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
935
FZUS53 KAPX 181838
SRFAPX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
MIZ031-190415-
Manistee-
Including the Lake Michigan Beaches of Manistee County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
scattered thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:53 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North 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.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ025-190415-
Benzie-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Benzie County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
scattered thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:51 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ020-190415-
Leelanau-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Leelanau County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and
scattered thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:46 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. 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, 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
$$
MIZ026-190415-
Grand Traverse-
Including the Grand Traverse Bay beaches of Grand Traverse County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and
scattered thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
northwest around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ021-190415-
Antrim-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Antrim County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and
scattered thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet 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 2 feet or less. Partly 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, 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
$$
MIZ099-190415-
Charlevoix-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Charlevoix County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and
scattered thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ016-190415-
Emmet-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Emmet County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered thunderstorms
and a chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly 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, 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
$$
MIZ017-190415-
Cheboygan-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Cheboygan County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered thunderstorms
and a chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ018-190415-
Presque Isle-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Presque Isle County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms
and a chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:39 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet 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 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. 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
$$
MIZ024-190415-
Alpena-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alpena County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms
and a chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds
around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ030-190415-
Alcona-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alcona County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms
and a chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:34 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. West 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
$$
MIZ036-190415-
Iosco-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Iosco County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms
and a chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:34 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds
around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ042-190415-
Arenac-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Arenac County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:36 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:34 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West
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
$$
MIZ095-190415-
Western Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Western Mackinac County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$
MIZ096-190415-
Eastern Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan and Huron beaches of Eastern Mackinac
County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered thunderstorms
and a chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly 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, 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
$$
MIZ088-190415-
Eastern Chippewa-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Chippewa County
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered thunderstorms
and a chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:38 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
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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
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MIZ098-190415-
Beaver Island-
Including the beaches of Beaver Island
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:46 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. 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
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MIZ097-190415-
Mackinac Island-
Including the beaches of Mackinac Island
238 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered thunderstorms
and a chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.
.THURSDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly 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, 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
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