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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

MIZ031-172015-
Manistee-
Including the Lake Michigan Beaches of Manistee County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:26 AM.
Sunset......................7:54 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:27 AM.
Sunset......................7:53 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the
mid 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. East 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

$$

MIZ025-172015-
Benzie-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Benzie County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:25 AM.
Sunset......................7:54 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:26 AM.
Sunset......................7:52 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the
mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. East 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

$$

MIZ020-172015-
Leelanau-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Leelanau County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:23 AM.
Sunset......................7:52 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:24 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East 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

$$

MIZ026-172015-
Grand Traverse-
Including the Grand Traverse Bay beaches of Grand Traverse County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny.
                            Scattered showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:23 AM.
Sunset......................7:52 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:24 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. East 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

$$

MIZ021-172015-
Antrim-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Antrim County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:21 AM.
Sunset......................7:51 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:23 AM.
Sunset......................7:49 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Scattered
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. East 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

$$

MIZ099-172015-
Charlevoix-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Charlevoix County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny.
                            Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:21 AM.
Sunset......................7:51 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy
                            until 3 PM, then partly sunny until 5
                            PM, then cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:22 AM.
Sunset......................7:49 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Scattered
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. East 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

$$

MIZ016-172015-
Emmet-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Emmet County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:20 AM.
Sunset......................7:49 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:21 AM.
Sunset......................7:47 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Isolated
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
East 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

$$

MIZ017-172015-
Cheboygan-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Cheboygan County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................7:48 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:19 AM.
Sunset......................7:46 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Isolated
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
East 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

$$

MIZ018-172015-
Presque Isle-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Presque Isle County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny.
                            Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................7:45 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................7:43 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Isolated
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. East 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

$$

MIZ024-172015-
Alpena-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alpena County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................7:43 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................7:41 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Scattered
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast 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

$$

MIZ030-172015-
Alcona-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Alcona County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
                            Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................7:43 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................7:41 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60.
Northeast winds around 20 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

$$

MIZ036-172015-
Iosco-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Iosco County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................7:43 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................7:41 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in
the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60.
Northeast winds around 20 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

$$

MIZ042-172015-
Arenac-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Arenac County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................7:44 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:17 AM.
Sunset......................7:42 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast 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

$$

MIZ095-172015-
Western Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan beaches of Western Mackinac County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:21 AM.
Sunset......................7:52 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:23 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Isolated
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
East 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

$$

MIZ096-172015-
Eastern Mackinac-
Including the Lake Michigan and Huron beaches of Eastern Mackinac
County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:19 AM.
Sunset......................7:49 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:20 AM.
Sunset......................7:47 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Isolated
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. East 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

$$

MIZ088-172015-
Eastern Chippewa-
Including the Lake Huron beaches of Chippewa County
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming west
                            around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................7:45 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................7:43 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. East 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

$$

MIZ098-172015-
Beaver Island-
Including the beaches of Beaver Island
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then sunny.
                            Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:22 AM.
Sunset......................7:52 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:23 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Isolated
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. East 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

$$

MIZ097-172015-
Mackinac Island-
Including the beaches of Mackinac Island
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................7:48 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:19 AM.
Sunset......................7:46 PM.

.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Isolated
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. East 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


$$