Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
336
FZUS53 KAPX 170656
SRFAPX
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
$$
MIZ097-172015-
Mackinac Island-
Including the beaches of Mackinac Island
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................7:48 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:19 AM.
Sunset......................7:46 PM.
.SATURDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly cloudy. Isolated
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Wave height 2 feet or less. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. East winds around 15 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/apx
$$