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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz321-281100-
whitefish bay (u.s. portion)/whitefish point to point iroquois mi-
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
evening...

.overnight...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. patchy freezing
drizzle after midnight. areas of drizzle through the night. areas
of freezing drizzle after midnight. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of rain, light
freezing rain, areas of drizzle and freezing drizzle. waves
2 feet or less. 
.sunday night...northeast wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 45 knots. snow showers, freezing rain, showers and sleet.
waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 35 knots with gusts to around 50 knots.
heavy freezing spray. snow showers. waves 11 to 14 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz348-281100-
presque isle light to sturgeon pt mi including thunder bay
national marine sanctuary-
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
morning...

.overnight...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. patchy drizzle and
freezing drizzle after midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet building
to 4 to 6 feet after midnight. 
.sunday...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. rain likely, widespread
drizzle and freezing drizzle. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.sunday night...east wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. rain showers and snow showers. waves 9 to 12 feet. 
.monday...northwest gales to 35 knots. heavy freezing spray. snow
showers. waves 10 to 15 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 280256
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz349-281100-
sturgeon pt to alabaster mi-
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
morning...

.overnight...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. patchy fog after
midnight. patchy drizzle and freezing drizzle after
midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.sunday...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. rain, widespread drizzle
and freezing drizzle. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.sunday night...southeast wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 35 knots. rain showers with snow showers likely. waves
6 to 9 feet. 
.monday...west gales to 35 knots. heavy freezing spray. snow
showers. waves 6 to 9 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz322-281100-
st. marys river point iroquois to e. potagannissing bay-
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
morning...

.overnight...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots decreasing to 5 to
10 knots early in the morning. patchy freezing drizzle
through the night. patchy drizzle after midnight. 
.sunday...east wind 10 to 15 knots. rain, light freezing rain,
areas of drizzle and freezing drizzle. 
.sunday night...northeast wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to
around 40 knots. freezing rain, rain and snow showers. 
.monday...north wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
50 knots. snow showers. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz323-281100-
grand traverse bay south of a line grand traverse light to
norwood mi-
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm warning in effect from late sunday night through late
monday night...

.overnight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. widespread 
freezing drizzle and areas of drizzle after midnight. waves
2 feet or less. 
.sunday...southeast wind 5 to 10 knots. rain and areas of
drizzle. waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday night...northeast wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 50 knots. rain showers and snow showers. waves 6 to
9 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 35 knots with gusts to around 55 knots.
freezing spray. snow showers. waves 9 to 12 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 280256
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz341-281100-
seul choix point to 5nm west of mackinac bridge-
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale warning in effect from late sunday night through late
monday night...

.overnight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. patchy freezing
drizzle through the night. areas of drizzle after midnight. waves
2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...east wind 10 to 15 knots. rain with possible freezing
rain and freezing drizzle. waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday night...northeast wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 35 knots. snow showers, freezing rain and showers. waves
4 to 6 feet. 
.monday...north wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. snow showers. waves 4 to 6 feet. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 280256
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz342-281100-
norwood mi to 5nm west of mackinac bridge including little
traverse bay-
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm warning in effect from late sunday night through late
monday night...

.overnight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. areas of drizzle and
patchy freezing drizzle after midnight. waves 2 feet or
less. 
.sunday...east wind 10 to 15 knots. rain with possible freezing
rain, drizzle and freezing drizzle. waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday night...northeast wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 45 knots. rain showers, snow showers and freezing rain.
waves 7 to 10 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 35 knots with gusts to around 50 knots.
heavy freezing spray. snow showers. waves 11 to 14 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 280256
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz344-281100-
sleeping bear point to grand traverse light mi-
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm warning in effect from late sunday night through late
monday night...

.overnight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. widespread drizzle
and areas of freezing drizzle after midnight. waves 2 feet
or less. 
.sunday...east wind 10 to 15 knots. rain and areas of drizzle.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday night...northeast wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 50 knots. rain showers and snow showers. waves 8 to
11 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 35 knots with gusts to around 55 knots.
freezing spray. snow showers. waves 10 to 15 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 280256
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz345-346-281100-
point betsie to sleeping bear point mi-
manistee to point betsie mi-
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm warning in effect from late sunday night through late
monday night...

.overnight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. widespread drizzle
and areas of freezing drizzle after midnight. waves 2 feet
or less. 
.sunday...east wind 5 to 10 knots. patchy fog. chance of rain and
areas of drizzle. waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday night...north gales to 35 knots. rain showers and snow
showers. waves 10 to 15 feet. 
.monday...northwest gales to 40 knots. freezing spray. snow
showers. waves 14 to 19 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 280256
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz345-281100-
straits of mackinac within 5 nm of mackinac bridge including
mackinac island-
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
morning...

.overnight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. patchy freezing
drizzle after midnight. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...east wind 10 to 15 knots. rain with possible freezing
rain and freezing drizzle. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...northeast wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to
around 35 knots. rain showers, snow showers and freezing rain.
waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.monday...north wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. snow showers. waves 4 to 6 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 280256
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz346-281100-
st ignace to false detour channel-
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
morning...

.overnight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. patchy drizzle and
freezing drizzle after midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.sunday...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. rain, light freezing
rain, areas of drizzle and freezing drizzle. waves 3 to
5 feet. 
.sunday night...northeast wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to
around 35 knots. rain showers, freezing rain and snow showers.
waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.monday...north wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. snow showers. waves 4 to 6 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 280256
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz347-281100-
5nm east of mackinac bridge to presque isle light mi including
bois blanc island-
956 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
morning...

.overnight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. patchy freezing
drizzle after midnight. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. rain with possible
freezing rain, drizzle and freezing drizzle. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.sunday night...east wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. rain showers, snow showers and freezing rain. waves
8 to 11 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 35 knots. heavy freezing spray. snow
showers. waves 10 to 15 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lez020-281000-
upper niagara river and buffalo harbor-
1003 pm est sat dec 27 2025

.rest of tonight...east winds less than 10 knots. cloudy.
.sunday...east winds 10 knots or less becoming southeast. rain in
the afternoon. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest
and increasing to 15 to 25 knots overnight. rain.
.monday...southwest winds to 30 knots. rain and snow showers in
the morning, then snow showers in the afternoon. 
.monday night...west winds to 30 knots. lake effect snow showers.
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to 20 knots.
a chance of snow showers during the day, then lake effect snow
showers likely tuesday night. 
.wednesday...west winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 5 to
15 knots. lake effect snow showers. 
.thursday...west winds 5 to 10 knots. snow showers likely during
the day, then a chance of snow showers thursday night. 

the water temperature off buffalo is 36 degrees.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


loz043-044-281000-
hamlin beach to mexico bay along lake ontario
including irondequoit bay-
1003 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from monday morning through late tuesday
night...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. cloudy. waves
1 foot or less. 
.sunday...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots. rain likely in the
afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south
15 to 20 knots. rain. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.monday...south winds to 30 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 40 knot gales in the afternoon. rain in the
morning, then rain and snow showers in the afternoon. waves 2 to
4 feet building to 12 to 16 feet. waves occasionally around
20 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 45 knots diminishing to 40 knots.
lake effect snow showers. waves 15 to 20 feet building to 16 to
21 feet, then subsiding to 15 to 20 feet. waves occasionally
around 27 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 40 knots diminishing to 30 knots. lake
effect snow showers. waves 14 to 18 feet subsiding to 10 to
13 feet. waves occasionally around 23 feet. 
.wednesday...west winds to 30 knots becoming northwest 15 to
25 knots. lake effect snow showers. waves 10 to 14 feet. waves
occasionally around 18 feet. 
.thursday...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. lake
effect snow showers. waves 7 to 10 feet building to 8 to 12 feet.
waves occasionally around 15 feet. 

the water temperature off rochester is 37 degrees.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


loz042-281000-
niagara river to hamlin beach along lake ontario-
1003 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from monday morning through late tuesday
night...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming east. rain in
the afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south and
increasing to 15 to 25 knots. rain. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.monday...southwest gales to 35 knots increasing to 45 knots.
rain and snow showers in the morning, then snow showers in the
afternoon. waves 4 to 7 feet building to 11 to 16 feet. waves
occasionally around 20 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 45 knots diminishing to 40 knots.
lake effect snow showers. waves 12 to 17 feet. waves occasionally
around 22 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots diminishing to 30 knots. lake
effect snow showers. waves 12 to 16 feet subsiding to 8 to
11 feet. waves occasionally around 20 feet. 
.wednesday...west winds to 30 knots becoming northwest and
diminishing to 15 to 20 knots. lake effect snow showers likely.
waves 6 to 10 feet building to 7 to 11 feet. waves occasionally
around 14 feet. 
.thursday...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. snow
showers likely during the day, then a chance of snow showers
thursday night. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around
11 feet. 

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lez040-041-281000-
buffalo to ripley along lake erie-
1003 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
evening...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds less than 10 knots. cloudy.
waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 knots or less increasing to 10 to
15 knots. a chance of rain in the morning, then rain in the
afternoon. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest
and increasing to 35 knot gales overnight. rain. waves 1 to
3 feet building to 5 to 8 feet. waves occasionally around
10 feet. 
.monday...southwest gales to 40 knots increasing to 45 knots.
rain and snow showers in the morning, then snow showers in the
afternoon. waves 9 to 12 feet building to 13 to 18 feet. waves
occasionally around 23 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 45 knots diminishing to 40 knots.
lake effect snow showers. visibility one quarter mile or less at
times. waves 13 to 18 feet subsiding to 10 to 14 feet. waves
occasionally around 23 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 40 knots diminishing to 30 knots. lake
effect snow showers. visibility one quarter mile or less at
times. waves 8 to 12 feet subsiding to 7 to 10 feet. waves
occasionally around 15 feet. 
.wednesday...west winds to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to
20 knots. lake effect snow showers. waves 7 to 11 feet subsiding
to 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 14 feet. 
.thursday...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. lake
effect snow showers. waves 5 to 8 feet. waves occasionally around
10 feet. 

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


loz045-281000-
mexico bay to the saint lawrence river along lake ontario-
1003 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from monday morning through late tuesday
night...

.rest of tonight...east winds 10 knots or less becoming
southeast. partly cloudy late this evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots. a chance of rain in the
afternoon. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southeast and
increasing to 15 to 25 knots. rain and freezing rain. waves 1 to
3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 40 knot gales in the afternoon. rain and snow
showers in the morning, then rain and snow showers in the
afternoon. waves 3 to 5 feet building to 13 to 17 feet. waves
occasionally around 22 feet. 
.monday night...southwest gales to 45 knots becoming west to
40 knots. lake effect snow showers. visibility one quarter mile
or less at times overnight. waves 14 to 19 feet. waves
occasionally around 24 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 40 knots diminishing to 30 knots. lake
effect snow showers. visibility one quarter mile or less at
times. waves 13 to 17 feet subsiding to 9 to 12 feet. waves
occasionally around 22 feet. 
.wednesday...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest 15 to
20 knots. lake effect snow showers. waves 7 to 10 feet building
to 9 to 13 feet, then subsiding to 8 to 11 feet. waves
occasionally around 16 feet. 
.thursday...northwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west 15 to
20 knots. lake effect snow showers. waves 4 to 7 feet building to
9 to 12 feet, then subsiding to 7 to 10 feet. waves occasionally
around 15 feet. 

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
958 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lez148-149-280915-
geneva-on-the-lake to conneaut oh-conneaut oh to ripley ny-
958 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
evening...

.overnight...southeast winds 10 knots or less. mostly
cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming south. rain
likely in the morning, then rain with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 30 knots overnight. rain. waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming west and
increasing to 40 knot gales. rain with snow likely in the
morning, then snow in the afternoon. waves 8 to 11 feet building
to 10 to 15 feet. waves occasionally around 19 feet. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

see lake erie open lakes forecast for tuesday through thursday.

the water temperature off toledo is 33 degrees, off cleveland 36
degrees, and off erie 34 degrees.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
958 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lez142>144-280915-
maumee bay to reno beach oh-reno beach to the islands oh-
the islands to vermilion oh-
958 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
evening...

.overnight...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. a chance of
rain late. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots. rain in the morning, then rain likely with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday night...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest to
30 knots. rain in the evening, then rain likely overnight. waves
1 to 3 feet building to 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around
9 feet. 
.monday...southwest gales to 35 knots becoming west to 40 knots.
a chance of snow and rain likely in the morning, then snow in the
afternoon. waves 5 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

see lake erie open lakes forecast for tuesday through thursday.

the water temperature off toledo is 33 degrees, off cleveland 36
degrees, and off erie 34 degrees.

$$

fzus51 kcle 280258
nshcle
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
958 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lez145>147-280915-
vermilion to avon point oh-avon point to willowick oh-
willowick to geneva-on-the lake oh-
958 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
evening...

.overnight...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots. rain in the morning, then rain with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 35 knot gales overnight. rain. waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 7 to 10 feet. waves occasionally around 13 feet. 
.monday...southwest gales to 40 knots becoming west to 45 knots.
snow likely with rain in the morning, then snow in the afternoon.
waves 10 to 15 feet building to 12 to 16 feet. waves occasionally
around 20 feet. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

see lake erie open lakes forecast for tuesday through thursday.

the water temperature off toledo is 33 degrees, off cleveland 36
degrees, and off erie 34 degrees.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz148-281700-
oak point to saxon harbor wi-
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

...dense fog advisory in effect until 6 am cst early this
morning...
...gale warning in effect from this evening through monday
evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from this evening
through monday evening...

.today...north wind 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around 20 knots
rising to 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots in the
afternoon. patchy fog in the morning. areas of dense freezing fog
late in the afternoon. rain likely in the morning, then rain and
snow in the afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
late in the afternoon. 
.tonight...north wind up to 30 knots. gusts up to 35 knots
increasing to 40 knots in the late evening and overnight. areas
of dense freezing fog and blowing snow in the evening. heavy
freezing spray through the night. snow through the night. waves
5 to 8 feet building to 8 to 13 feet in the late evening and
overnight. waves occasionally to 17 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots. gusts up to 35 knots
decreasing to 30 knots in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray
through the day. snow likely in the morning. slight chance of
snow in the afternoon. waves 7 to 12 feet subsiding to 6 to
9 feet in the afternoon. waves occasionally to 16 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to
around 25 knots becoming west 5 to 10 knots after midnight.
mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet after
midnight. waves occasionally to 7 feet. a small craft advisory
may be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 280612
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz121-281700-
chequamegon bay-bayfield to oak point wi-
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

...dense fog advisory in effect until 6 am cst early this
morning...
...gale warning in effect from this evening through monday
evening...

.today...north wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots.
patchy fog in the morning. areas of dense freezing fog late in
the afternoon. rain likely in the morning, then rain and snow in
the afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...north wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
increasing to 35 knots in the late evening and overnight. areas
of dense freezing fog in the evening. snow through the night.
waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet in the late evening and
overnight. 
.monday...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 35 knots
decreasing to 25 knots. chance of snow in the morning. waves 2 to
4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet late in the afternoon. 
.monday night...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to
around 25 knots becoming west 5 to 10 knots early in the morning.
partly cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 280612
nshdlh
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz140-281700-
grand portage to grand marais mn-
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from this evening through monday
evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from this evening
through monday evening...

.today...north wind 20 to 25 knots with gales to around 35 knots.
patchy fog in the morning. chance of rain late in the morning.
rain and snow likely early in the afternoon, then snow late in
the afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet building to 2 to 4 feet late in
the afternoon. 
.tonight...north wind up to 30 knots. gales up to 40 knots
increasing to 50 knots in the late evening and overnight. snow in
the evening, then snow likely after midnight. heavy freezing
spray after midnight. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally to
11 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 35 knots with storm force gusts to
around 50 knots becoming northwest up to 30 knots with gales to
around 45 knots in the late morning and afternoon. heavy freezing
spray in the morning. waves 5 to 8 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet
in the afternoon. waves occasionally to 10 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gales to
around 40 knots easing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
25 knots early in the morning. partly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet early in the morning. a gale warning may
be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 280612
nshdlh
expires:202512281700;;357212

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz141-281700-
grand marais to taconite harbor mn-
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from this evening through monday
evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from this evening
through monday evening...

.today...north wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 30 knots.
patchy fog in the morning. chance of rain late in the morning.
rain and snow likely early in the afternoon, then snow and rain
late in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...north wind up to 30 knots. gales up to 40 knots
increasing to 50 knots. snow in the evening, then snow likely
after midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally to 7 feet.
a storm warning may be needed. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gales to around
40 knots easing to 15 to 20 knots with gales to around 35 knots
late in the afternoon. mostly sunny. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to
around 30 knots easing to 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around
25 knots after midnight. partly cloudy in the evening then
becoming mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 280612
nshdlh
expires:202512281700;;357213

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz142-281700-
taconite harbor to silver bay harbor mn-
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from this evening through monday
evening...

.today...north wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 30 knots.
patchy fog in the morning. chance of rain in the morning, then
snow with rain likely in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...north wind up to 30 knots. gales up to 40 knots
increasing to 45 knots in the late evening and overnight. snow in
the evening, then snow likely after midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gales up to 40 knots
decreasing to 30 knots. mostly sunny. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding
to 1 to 3 feet late in the afternoon. 
.monday night...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to
30 knots decreasing to 20 knots. partly cloudy in the evening
then becoming mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 280612
nshdlh
expires:202512281700;;357214

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz143-281700-
silver bay harbor to two harbors mn-
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

...dense fog advisory in effect until 6 am cst early this
morning...
...gale warning in effect from this evening through monday
evening...

.today...north wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 30 knots.
patchy fog in the morning. rain likely and chance of snow in the
morning, then snow and rain in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...north wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 35 knots
increasing to 45 knots. snow in the evening, then chance of snow
after midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gales up to 40 knots
decreasing to 30 knots. partly sunny in the morning then
clearing. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet late in the
afternoon. 
.monday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to
around 30 knots becoming west 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around
20 knots after midnight. partly cloudy in the evening then
becoming mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 to
2 feet in the late evening and overnight. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 280612
nshdlh
expires:202512281700;;357215

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz144-281700-
two harbors to duluth mn-
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

...dense fog advisory in effect until 6 am cst early this
morning...
...gale warning in effect from this evening through monday
evening...

.today...north wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots.
patchy fog in the morning. rain likely and chance of snow in the
morning, then snow and slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
waves 1 to 2 feet building to 1 to 3 feet late in the afternoon. 
.tonight...north wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 35 knots
increasing to 40 knots in the late evening and overnight. snow in
the evening, then chance of snow after midnight. waves 3 to
5 feet. waves occasionally to 7 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots. gusts up to 35 knots.
partly sunny in the morning then clearing. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to
around 25 knots becoming west 5 to 10 knots after midnight.
partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. waves
1 to 3 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 280612
nshdlh
expires:202512281700;;357216

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz145-281700-
duluth mn to port wing wi-
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

...dense fog advisory in effect until 6 am cst early this
morning...
...gale warning in effect from this evening through monday
evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from this evening
through monday evening...

.today...north wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots.
patchy fog in the morning. areas of dense freezing fog late in
the afternoon. chance of rain and snow in the morning, then snow
and slight chance of rain in the afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet
building to 2 to 4 feet late in the afternoon. 
.tonight...north wind 20 to 25 knots with gales to around
35 knots. areas of freezing fog in the evening. heavy freezing
spray through the night. snow through the night. waves 5 to
8 feet. waves occasionally to 10 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots. gusts up to 35 knots
early in the morning then 30 knots late in the afternoon. slight
chance of snow in the morning. heavy freezing spray through the
day. waves 5 to 8 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet in the afternoon.
waves occasionally to 10 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to
around 30 knots becoming west 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around
20 knots after midnight. partly cloudy in the evening then
becoming mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to
3 feet after midnight. waves occasionally to 7 feet. a small
craft advisory may be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 280612
nshdlh
expires:202512281700;;357217

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz146-281700-
port wing to sand island wi-
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

...dense fog advisory in effect until 6 am cst early this
morning...
...gale warning in effect from this evening through monday
evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from this evening
through monday evening...

.today...north wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots.
patchy fog in the morning. rain likely and slight chance of snow
in the morning, then rain and snow in the afternoon. waves 1 to
2 feet building to 2 to 4 feet late in the afternoon. 
.tonight...north wind up to 30 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
increasing to 40 knots. areas of freezing fog in the evening.
heavy freezing spray through the night. snow through the night.
waves 4 to 6 feet building to 6 to 9 feet in the late evening and
overnight. waves occasionally to 12 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots. gusts up to 35 knots
early in the morning then 30 knots late in the afternoon. chance
of snow in the morning. heavy freezing spray through the day.
waves 6 to 9 feet subsiding to 4 to 6 feet in the afternoon.
waves occasionally to 12 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to
around 30 knots becoming west 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around
20 knots after midnight. partly cloudy in the evening then
becoming mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to
3 feet after midnight. waves occasionally to 7 feet. a small
craft advisory may be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 280612
nshdlh
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest 
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of 
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz147-281700-
sand island to bayfield wi-
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

...dense fog advisory in effect until 6 am cst early this
morning...
...gale warning in effect from this evening through monday
evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from this evening
through monday evening...

.today...north wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 30 knots.
patchy fog in the morning. rain likely in the morning, then rain
and snow in the afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet building to 2 to
4 feet late in the afternoon. 
.tonight...north wind up to 30 knots. gusts up to 35 knots
increasing to 40 knots after midnight. areas of freezing fog in
the evening. heavy freezing spray through the night. snow through
the night. waves 4 to 6 feet building to 7 to 10 feet in the late
evening and overnight. waves occasionally to 13 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gales to around
35 knots easing to 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 30 knots
late in the afternoon. chance of snow in the morning. heavy
freezing spray through the day. waves 6 to 9 feet subsiding to
4 to 7 feet in the afternoon. waves occasionally to 12 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to
around 30 knots becoming west 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around
20 knots after midnight. partly cloudy in the evening then
becoming mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to
3 feet after midnight. a small craft advisory may be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdtx 280257
nshdtx
expires:202512281100;;347838

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
957 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz443-281100-
port sanilac to port huron mi-
957 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
morning...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy.
a slight chance of light rain and freezing rain after midnight.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots early in the afternoon. light rain likely early in the
morning, then rain in the late morning and afternoon. a slight
chance of thunderstorms early in the afternoon. waves 2 to
4 feet. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 20 to
25 knots in the late evening and early morning, then becoming
southwest gales to 35 knot gales after midnight. a slight chance of
thunderstorms early in the evening. rain until early morning, then
light rain and snow likely after midnight. waves 2 to 4 feet building
to 4 to 6 feet after midnight. waves occasionally around 8 feet. a
gale warning may be needed.
.monday...west gales to 35 knot gales with gusts to 45 knot
gales. light snow. freezing spray early in the afternoon. waves
6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 12 feet. 

gales will be possible beyond the forecast period. please refer to
the open lakes forecast for more information.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 280257
nshdtx
expires:202512281100;;347835

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
957 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz421-281100-
outer saginaw bay sw of alabaster to port austin mi to inner
saginaw bay-
957 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
morning...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy.
a chance of light rain and a slight chance of light freezing rain
after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet early
in the morning. 
.sunday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the late morning and afternoon. light rain likely and
a chance of light freezing rain early in the morning, then light
rain in the late morning and afternoon. waves 2 to 4 feet
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 
.sunday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southeast 20 to 25
knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late evening and early morning,
then becoming southwest gales to 40 knot gales with gusts to 45 knot
gales after midnight. rain early in the evening. rain likely in the
late evening and overnight. light snow likely after midnight. waves 1
to 3 feet building to 8 to 12 feet. waves occasionally around 15
feet. a gale warning may be needed.
.monday...west gales to 40 knot gales becoming northwest at 45 knot
gales early in the afternoon. light snow likely early in the 
morning, then light snow in the late morning and afternoon. 
freezing spray in the late morning and afternoon. waves 12 to 16 
feet. waves occasionally around 20 feet.

gales will be possible beyond the forecast period. please refer to
the open lakes forecast for more information.

wave heights are for ice free areas.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 280257
nshdtx
expires:202512281100;;347834

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
957 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz422-281100-
inner saginaw bay sw of point au gres to bay port mi-
957 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
morning...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy.
a chance of light rain and freezing rain after midnight. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. light rain likely and a
chance of light freezing rain early in the morning, then light
rain in the late morning and afternoon. 
.sunday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southeast 20 to 25
knots with gusts to 35 knot gales in the late evening and early
morning, then becoming southwest gales to 40 knot gales with gusts to
45 knot gales after midnight. rain early in the evening. rain likely
in the late evening and overnight. light snow likely after midnight.
a gale warning may be needed.
.monday...west gales to 40 knot gales veering to the northwest at
40 knot gales early in the afternoon. gusts to 45 knot gales.
mostly cloudy with light snow likely. 

gales will be possible beyond the forecast period. please refer to
the open lakes forecast for more information.

waves omitted due to ice coverage.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 280257
nshdtx
expires:202512281100;;347836

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
957 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz441-281100-
port austin to harbor beach mi-
957 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through sunday evening...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
morning...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy.
a slight chance of light rain after midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet.
waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.sunday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots early in the afternoon. a chance of light rain early in
the morning, then rain in the late morning and afternoon. a
slight chance of thunderstorms early in the afternoon. waves 3 to
5 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to 25
knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late evening and early morning,
then becoming southwest gales to 40 knot gales after midnight. a
slight chance of thunderstorms early in the evening. rain until early
morning, then light rain and snow likely after midnight. waves 3 to 5
feet building to 8 to 12 feet after midnight. waves occasionally
around 15 feet. a gale warning may be needed.
.monday...west gales to 40 knot gales becoming northwest at
45 knot gales early in the afternoon. light snow. freezing spray
in the late morning and afternoon. waves 10 to 14 feet building
to 14 to 18 feet early in the afternoon. waves occasionally
around 23 feet. 

gales will be possible beyond the forecast period. please refer to
the open lakes forecast for more information.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 280257
nshdtx
expires:202512281100;;347837

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
957 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lhz442-281100-
harbor beach to port sanilac mi-
957 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through sunday evening...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
morning...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy.
a slight chance of light rain after midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet.
waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.sunday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots early in the afternoon. light rain likely early in the
morning, then rain in the late morning and afternoon. a slight
chance of thunderstorms early in the afternoon. waves 3 to
5 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20
knots in the late evening and early morning, then becoming southwest
to 30 knots with gusts to 40 knot gales after midnight. a slight
chance of thunderstorms early in the evening. rain until early
morning, then light rain and snow likely after midnight. waves 3 to 5
feet building to 5 to 7 feet after midnight. waves occasionally
around 10 feet. a gale warning may be needed.
.monday...west gales to 35 knot gales veering to the northwest at
35 knot gales early in the afternoon. gusts to 45 knot gales.
light snow. freezing spray in the late morning and afternoon.
waves 5 to 7 feet building to 10 to 14 feet early in the
afternoon. waves occasionally around 18 feet. 

gales will be possible beyond the forecast period. please refer to
the open lakes forecast for more information.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 280257
nshdtx
expires:202512281100;;347839

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
957 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lez444-281100-
michigan waters of lake erie from detroit river to north cape mi-
957 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through tuesday
morning...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy.
a chance of light rain after midnight. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. rain. a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the late morning and early afternoon, then a
chance of thunderstorms early in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest to 30
knots with gusts to 35 knot gales in the late evening and early
morning, then becoming west gales to 35 knot gales with gusts to 45
knot gales after midnight. a chance of thunderstorms early in the
evening. rain until early morning, then a chance of light rain and
snow after midnight. a gale warning may be needed.
.monday...west gales to 40 knot gales with gusts to 45 knot
gales. mostly cloudy. a chance of light snow early in the
morning, then light snow likely in the late morning and
afternoon. 

gales will be possible beyond the forecast period. please refer to
the open lakes forecast for more information.

waves omitted due to ice coverage.

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

the water temperature at belle isle is 34 degrees.

$$

fzus53 kgrb 280612
nshgrb
expires:202512281100;;357199

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz522-281100-
green bay south of line from oconto wi to little sturgeon bay wi-
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
evening...

.rest of the night...se wind 5 to 10 kts. waves 2 ft or less.
areas of dense fog. a chance of drizzle and light rain. 
.sunday...ne wind 10 to 15 kts. waves 2 ft or less. areas of
dense fog in the morning. a slight chance of drizzle in the
morning. light rain. light freezing rain in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...n wind 10 to 20 kts becoming nw gales to 40 kts.
waves 2 ft or less. patchy blowing snow in the evening. blowing
snow after midnight. rain in the evening. snow. visibility one
quarter mile or less at times after midnight. 
.monday...nw gales to 35 kts decreasing to to 30 kts early in the
afternoon. gusts to 40 kts. waves 2 ft or less. light snow likely
in the morning. blowing snow in the morning, then patchy blowing
snow in the afternoon. visibility one quarter mile or less at
times in the morning.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 280612
nshgrb
expires:202512281100;;357200

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz521-281100-
green bay south of line from cedar river to rock island passage
and north of a line from oconto wi to little sturgeon bay wi-
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from late tonight through monday
evening...

.rest of the night...se wind 10 to 15 kts. waves 2 ft or less.
areas of fog. a chance of light rain and drizzle. 
.sunday...e wind 10 to 15 kts backing ne early in the afternoon.
waves 1 to 3 ft. patchy fog in the morning. a chance of light
rain and drizzle in the morning, then light rain and light
freezing rain in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...n wind 15 to 25 kts increasing to gales to 40 kts
with storm force gusts to around 50 kts in the late evening and
overnight. waves 6 to 10 ft. rain in the evening. snow. blowing
snow and freezing spray after midnight. visibility one quarter
mile or less at times after midnight. a gale warning may be
needed. 
.monday...nw gales to 40 kts with storm force gusts to around
50 kts. waves 6 to 10 ft. freezing spray and blowing snow. light
snow in the morning. a chance of light snow in the afternoon.
visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. a
gale warning may be needed.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 280612
nshgrb
expires:202512281100;;357202

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz542-543-281100-
sturgeon bay to two rivers wi-two rivers to sheboygan wi-
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 10 am cst this morning...
...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
evening...

.rest of the night...se wind 15 to 25 kts decreasing to 10 to
15 kts after midnight. waves 4 to 7 ft. patchy fog. a chance of
light rain. 
.sunday...e wind 10 to 15 kts backing ne early in the afternoon.
waves 2 to 4 ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft in the afternoon. patchy
fog in the morning. a chance of light rain in the morning, then
light rain likely in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...n wind 15 to 25 kts becoming nw gales to 40 kts
with gale force gusts to around 45 kts in the late evening and
overnight. waves 6 to 10 ft. rain in the evening. snow. blowing
snow after midnight. visibility one quarter mile or less at times
after midnight. 
.monday...nw gales to 40 kts with gale force gusts to around
45 kts. waves 6 to 10 ft. light snow in the morning. blowing snow
in the morning. freezing spray. visibility one quarter mile or
less at times in the morning.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 280612
nshgrb
expires:202512281100;;357201

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz541-281100-
rock island passage to sturgeon bay wi-
1212 am cst sun dec 28 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 10 am cst this morning...
...storm warning in effect from late tonight through monday
evening...

.rest of the night...se wind 10 to 15 kts. waves 4 to 7 ft. areas
of fog. a chance of light rain and drizzle. 
.sunday...e wind 10 to 15 kts backing ne 10 to 20 kts early in
the afternoon. waves 2 to 4 ft. patchy fog in the morning. a
chance of light rain and drizzle in the morning, then light rain
in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...n wind to 30 kts with storm force gusts to around
50 kts increasing to gales to 40 kts with storm force gusts to
around 50 kts after midnight. waves 4 to 7 ft building to 6 to
10 ft after midnight. rain in the evening. snow. blowing snow
after midnight. visibility one quarter mile or less at times
after midnight. a gale warning may be needed. 
.monday...nw gales to 40 kts with storm force gusts to around
50 kts. waves 6 to 10 ft. blowing snow in the morning. freezing
spray. light snow in the morning. a chance of light snow in the
afternoon. visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the
morning. a gale warning may be needed.  

$$

fzus53 kgrr 280358
nshgrr
expires:202512281000;;350448

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1058 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz844-281000-
st joseph to south haven mi-
1058 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm warning in effect from late sunday night through late
monday night...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. cloudy with a
chance of rain. patchy fog after midnight. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. rain. areas of dense fog.
waves around 1 foot. 
.sunday night...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming west storm
force winds to 50 knots. rain, snow and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. areas of fog. waves 3 to 5 feet building to 15 to
19 feet. 
.monday...west storm force winds to 50 knots veering northwest gales
to 45 knots in the late morning and afternoon. snow showers.
freezing spray. waves 18 to 22 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 45 knots. snow showers likely.
freezing spray. waves 17 to 21 feet. 
.tuesday...northwest gales to 35 knots backing west in the late
morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 10 to 14 feet subsiding
to 6 to 9 feet early in the afternoon. 
.wednesday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots
early in the afternoon. cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves
6 to 9 feet. 
.new years day...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
5 to 7 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 280358
nshgrr
expires:202512281000;;350446

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1058 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz846-281000-
holland to grand haven mi-
1058 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm warning in effect from late sunday night through late
monday night...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. a slight chance
of rain late in the evening, then rain after midnight. patchy fog
after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. rain. areas of dense fog.
waves around 1 foot. 
.sunday night...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west gales to
40 knots in the late evening and early morning, then increasing to
storm force winds to 50 knots after midnight. rain and snow.
freezing spray and areas of dense fog. waves 2 to 3 feet building to
17 to 21 feet. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 55 knots. snow showers.
freezing spray. waves 18 to 22 feet. 
.monday night...northwest storm force winds to 50 knots decreasing
to gales to 45 knots in the late evening and overnight. snow
showers. freezing spray. waves 15 to 19 feet subsiding to 11 to
15 feet after midnight. 
.tuesday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots in the
late morning and early afternoon, then backing west early in the
afternoon. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves 9 to
13 feet. 
.wednesday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots
early in the afternoon. cloudy with snow showers likely. waves 7 to
10 feet. 
.new years day...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves 5 to 7 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 280358
nshgrr
expires:202512281000;;350445

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1058 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz847-281000-
grand haven to whitehall mi-
1058 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm warning in effect from late sunday night through late
monday night...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. rain likely after
midnight. patchy fog after midnight. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. rain. areas of dense fog.
waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west gales
to 45 knots in the late evening and overnight. rain and snow. areas
of dense fog. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 16 to 20 feet. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 55 knots. snow showers.
waves 17 to 21 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 45 knots. snow showers likely.
freezing spray. waves 14 to 18 feet. 
.tuesday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots in the
late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 8 to 12 feet. 
.wednesday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots
early in the afternoon. cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves
7 to 10 feet. 
.new years day...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves 5 to 7 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 280358
nshgrr
expires:202512281000;;350444

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1058 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz848-281000-
whitehall to pentwater mi-
1058 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm warning in effect from late sunday night through late
monday night...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 15 to 25 knots. a slight chance
of rain late in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. waves
2 to 4 feet.
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 20 knots. rain. areas of fog. waves
1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 10 to 20 knots becoming west gales
to 45 knots in the late evening and overnight. rain and snow. patchy
fog. waves 1 to 2 feet building to 15 to 19 feet. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 55 knots. snow showers.
waves 17 to 21 feet. 
.monday night...northwest storm force winds to 50 knots decreasing
to gales to 40 knots after midnight. snow showers likely. freezing
spray. waves 16 to 20 feet subsiding to 12 to 16 feet after
midnight. 
.tuesday...northwest gales to 40 knots decreasing to 30 knots in the
late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 9 to 13 feet
subsiding to 6 to 8 feet early in the afternoon. 
.wednesday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots in
the late morning and afternoon. cloudy with a chance of snow
showers. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.new years day...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
4 to 6 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 280358
nshgrr
expires:202512281000;;350443

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1058 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz849-281000-
pentwater to manistee mi-
1058 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm warning in effect from late sunday night through late
monday night...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. cloudy with a
chance of rain. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...east winds 10 to 15 knots. cloudy with a chance of rain.
patchy fog. waves around 1 foot. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 10 to 20 knots becoming west to
30 knots in the late evening and early morning, then increasing to
gales to 40 knots after midnight. rain and snow. areas of fog. waves
around 1 foot building to 12 to 16 feet. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 50 knots. snow showers.
waves 18 to 22 feet. 
.monday night...northwest storm force winds to 50 knots decreasing
to gales to 40 knots after midnight. cloudy with snow showers
likely. freezing spray. waves 16 to 20 feet subsiding to 11 to
15 feet after midnight. 
.tuesday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots in the
late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 9 to 13 feet
subsiding to 7 to 10 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 
.wednesday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots in
the late morning and afternoon. cloudy with a chance of snow
showers. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.new years day...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
4 to 6 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 280358
nshgrr
expires:202512281000;;350447

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1058 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz845-281000-
south haven to holland mi-
1058 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm warning in effect from late sunday night through late
monday night...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. a slight chance
of rain late in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. patchy
fog after midnight. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. rain. areas of dense fog.
waves around 1 foot. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west gales
to 40 knots in the late evening and early morning, then increasing
to storm force winds to 50 knots after midnight. rain and snow.
freezing spray and areas of dense fog. waves 2 to 4 feet building to
16 to 20 feet. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 50 knots. snow showers.
freezing spray. waves 18 to 22 feet. 
.monday night...northwest storm force winds to 50 knots decreasing
to gales to 45 knots in the late evening and overnight. snow
showers. freezing spray. waves 17 to 21 feet. 
.tuesday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots in the
late morning and early afternoon, then backing west early in the
afternoon. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves 9 to
13 feet subsiding to 6 to 9 feet early in the afternoon. 
.wednesday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots
early in the afternoon. cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves
7 to 10 feet. 
.new years day...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves 5 to 7 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kiwx 280242
nshiwx
expires:202512280915;;347552

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service northern indiana
942 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz043-046-280915-
new buffalo mi to st joseph mi-michigan city in to new buffalo mi-
942 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm watch in effect from sunday evening through monday
afternoon...

.overnight...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. patchy fog
after midnight. a chance of rain. waves 2 feet or
less. 
.sunday...south winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southeast. patchy
fog in the morning. rain in the morning, then rain with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west and
increasing to 40 knot gales overnight. gusts up to 40 knot gales
increasing to 50 knot storms. rain and snow in the evening, then
snow overnight. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 13 to 17 feet. 
.monday...west gales to 40 knots becoming northwest to 35 knots.
gusts up to 50 knot storms. freezing spray in the morning. snow.
waves 14 to 18 feet building to 15 to 20 feet. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

the water temperature at st. joseph and at michigan city is 37 
degrees.

$$

fzus53 klot 280415
nshlot
expires:202512281030;;351357

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
1015 pm cst sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan

waves are provided as a range of significant wave heights, which
is the average of the highest 1/3 of the waves, along with the
average height of the highest 10 percent of the waves which will
occasionally be encountered.


lmz740>743-281030-
winthrop harbor to wilmette harbor il-
wilmette harbor to northerly island il-
northerly island to calumet harbor il-
calumet harbor il to gary in-
1015 pm cst sat dec 27 2025

...dense fog advisory in effect until 10 am cst sunday...
...gale warning in effect from sunday evening through monday
evening...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 10 to 15 kt becoming south. 
patchy dense fog late in the evening, then areas of dense fog 
after midnight. areas of drizzle late in the evening, then 
numerous showers and areas of drizzle after midnight. waves 3 to 5
ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft. 
.sunday...south winds around 10 kt becoming variable 5 to 10 kt
and then southwest 15 to 25 kt late. areas of dense fog in the 
morning. showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 to 4 
ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft. 
.sunday night...west gales to 40 kt increasing to 45 kt. 
a few 50 kt storm force gusts possible overnight. rain and snow 
in the evening, then snow likely overnight. freezing spray 
overnight. waves building to 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft. 
.monday...west gales to 45 kt becoming northwest and easing to 35
kt. freezing spray. snow likely in the morning, then slight chance
of snow in the afternoon. waves 6 to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft. 

$$

fzus53 klot 280415
nshlot
expires:202512281030;;351358

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
1015 pm cst sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan

waves are provided as a range of significant wave heights, which
is the average of the highest 1/3 of the waves, along with the
average height of the highest 10 percent of the waves which will
occasionally be encountered.


lmz744-745-281030-
gary to burns harbor in-burns harbor to michigan city in-
1015 pm cst sat dec 27 2025

...dense fog advisory in effect until 10 am cst sunday...
...storm watch in effect from sunday evening through monday
afternoon...

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 10 to 15 kt becoming south. 
patchy dense fog late in the evening, then areas of dense fog 
after midnight. areas of drizzle late in the evening, then 
numerous showers and areas of drizzle after midnight. waves 1 to 2
ft. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 kt becoming southwest 15 to 25 kt
late. areas of dense fog in the morning. showers and slight 
chance of thunderstorms. waves 1 to 3 ft. 
.sunday night...west gales to 40 kt increasing to storm force 
winds to 50 kt. rain and snow in the evening, then chance of snow
overnight. freezing spray overnight. waves building to 10 to 14 
ft occasionally to 18 ft. 
.monday...west storm force winds to 50 kt becoming northwest gales
to 40 kt in the afternoon. freezing spray in the morning. snow 
likely in the morning, then chance of snow in the afternoon. waves
12 to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft. 

$$

fzus53 kmkx 280510
nshmkx
expires:202512281100;;353714

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
1110 pm cst sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz643-281100-
sheboygan to port washington wi-
1110 pm cst sat dec 27 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 9 am cst sunday...
...gale warning in effect from sunday evening through monday
evening...

.rest of tonight...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots easing to 10 to
15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots after midnight, then
becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots early in the morning. patchy
fog through the night. chance of drizzle through the night.
chance of rain after midnight. waves 5 to 7 feet subsiding to
4 to 6 feet early in the morning. 
.sunday...southeast wind 5 to 10 knots backing northeast early in
the afternoon, then rising to 10 to 15 knots late in the
afternoon. patchy fog in the morning, then areas of fog in the
afternoon. chance of rain in the morning, then rain in the
afternoon. waves 3 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in the
afternoon. 
.sunday night...northwest wind 10 to 20 knots with gusts to
around 30 knots becoming west up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots late in the evening, then rising to gales to 40 knots
with gusts to around 45 knots after midnight becoming west gales
to 40 knots with gusts to around 45 knots early in the morning.
rain through around midnight. snow through the night. freezing
spray after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 6 to 8 feet. 
.monday...northwest gales to 40 knots. gusts up to 45 knots.
freezing spray through the day. snow in the morning. slight
chance of snow in the afternoon. waves 6 to 8 feet subsiding to
5 to 7 feet late in the afternoon. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 280510
nshmkx
expires:202512281100;;353715

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
1110 pm cst sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz644-281100-
port washington to north point light wi-
1110 pm cst sat dec 27 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 9 am cst sunday...
...gale warning in effect from sunday evening through monday
evening...

.rest of tonight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to
around 20 knots becoming 5 to 15 knots early in the morning.
patchy fog around midnight. areas of dense fog after midnight.
chance of drizzle through the night. chance of rain after
midnight. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.sunday...southeast wind 5 to 10 knots veering south late in the
morning, then backing east early in the afternoon backing north
late in the afternoon. areas of dense fog through the day. rain
likely in the morning. rain in the afternoon. waves 3 to 4 feet
subsiding to 1 to 2 feet in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...west wind 10 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots rising to up to 30 knots with gusts to around 40 knots
late in the evening, then rising to gales to 40 knots with gusts
to around 45 knots after midnight becoming west gales to 40 knots
with gusts to around 45 knots early in the morning. rain through
around midnight. snow through the night. freezing spray after
midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet building to 5 to 7 feet after
midnight. 
.monday...northwest gales to 40 knots. gusts up to 45 knots.
freezing spray through the day. snow in the morning. slight
chance of snow in the afternoon. waves 5 to 7 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 280510
nshmkx
expires:202512281100;;353716

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
1110 pm cst sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz645-281100-
north point light to wind point wi-
1110 pm cst sat dec 27 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 9 am cst sunday...
...gale warning in effect from sunday evening through monday
evening...

.rest of tonight...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots easing to 10 to
15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots after midnight, then
becoming 5 to 15 knots early in the morning. patchy fog around
midnight. areas of dense fog after midnight. chance of drizzle
around midnight. chance of rain after midnight. slight chance of
rain and drizzle early in the morning. waves 4 to 6 feet
subsiding to 3 to 4 feet early in the morning. 
.sunday...south wind 5 to 10 knots backing southeast in the
afternoon. areas of dense fog. rain. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding
to 1 to 2 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 
.sunday night...west wind 10 to 25 knots with gusts to around
35 knots rising to gales to 40 knots with gusts to around
45 knots in the late evening and overnight. rain through around
midnight. snow through the night. freezing spray after midnight.
waves 4 to 6 feet building to 5 to 7 feet after midnight. 
.monday...west gales to 40 knots becoming northwest gales to
35 knots in the afternoon. gusts up to 45 knots. freezing spray
through the day. snow in the morning. slight chance of snow in
the afternoon. waves 5 to 7 feet building to 6 to 8 feet in the
late morning and afternoon. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 280510
nshmkx
expires:202512281100;;353717

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
1110 pm cst sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz646-281100-
wind point wi to winthrop harbor il-
1110 pm cst sat dec 27 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 9 am cst sunday...
...gale warning in effect from sunday evening through monday
evening...

.rest of tonight...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots easing to 10 to
15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots after midnight, then
veering south early in the morning. patchy fog around midnight.
areas of dense fog after midnight. chance of drizzle around
midnight. chance of rain after midnight. slight chance of rain
and drizzle early in the morning. waves 3 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...south wind 5 to 10 knots backing southeast early in the
afternoon, then veering south late in the afternoon. areas of
dense fog. rain. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet in
the late morning and afternoon. 
.sunday night...west wind 10 to 25 knots with gusts to around
35 knots rising to gales to 40 knots with gusts to around
45 knots in the late evening and overnight. rain through around
midnight. snow through the night. freezing spray after midnight.
waves 3 to 5 feet building to 5 to 7 feet after midnight. 
.monday...west gales to 35 knots veering northwest in the
afternoon. gusts up to 45 knots. freezing spray through the day.
snow likely in the morning. slight chance of snow in the
afternoon. waves 5 to 7 feet building to 6 to 8 feet late in the
afternoon. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 280401
nshmqt
expires:202512280900;;350574

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz251-280900-
grand marais to whitefish point mi-
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 1 am est sunday...
...storm warning in effect from sunday evening through late
monday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late sunday night
through tuesday morning...

.rest of tonight...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. cloudy with a
chance of rain showers possibly mixed with freezing rain. waves
2 to 4 feet subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots backing east 10 to
20 knots late. cloudy. a chance of rain showers through mid
morning, then rain showers likely by late morning. a slight
chance of sleet late. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet, then
building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...northeast wind up to 30 knots with gale force
gusts up to 37 knots increasing to gales to 40 knots with storm
force gusts up to 52 knots after midnight. snow showers possibly
mixed with rain showers and sleet in the evening, then snow
showers after midnight. freezing spray after midnight. waves
building to 15 to 20 feet occasionally to 25 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots with storm force gusts up to
53 knots. snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves building to
17 to 22 feet occasionally to 28 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 280401
nshmqt
expires:202512280900;;350573

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz250-280900-
munising to grand marais mi-
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 1 am est sunday...
...storm warning in effect from sunday evening through late
monday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late sunday night
through tuesday morning...

.rest of tonight...south wind 10 to 20 knots. cloudy with a
chance of rain showers. waves 2 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 to
2 feet. 
.sunday...southeast wind less than 10 knots backing east by late
morning, then increasing to 10 to 20 knots late. cloudy. a chance
of rain showers through mid morning, then rain showers by late
morning. a slight chance of snow showers and sleet late. waves
building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...northeast wind up to 30 knots with gale force
gusts up to 38 knots increasing to gales to 40 knots with storm
force gusts up to 52 knots after midnight. snow showers possibly
mixed with rain showers and sleet in the evening, then snow
showers after midnight. freezing spray after midnight. waves
building to 17 to 22 feet occasionally to 28 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 45 knots with storm force gusts up to
53 knots. snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves building to
22 to 27 feet occasionally to 34 feet, then subsiding to 20 to
25 feet occasionally to 31 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 280401
nshmqt
expires:202512280900;;350572

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz249-280900-
marquette to munising mi-
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 1 am est sunday...
...storm warning in effect from sunday evening through late
monday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late sunday night
through tuesday morning...

.rest of tonight...south wind 10 to 20 knots. cloudy with a
chance of rain showers. patchy fog. waves 2 to 3 feet subsiding
to 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...southeast wind less than 10 knots backing northeast
10 to 15 knots late. cloudy. a chance of rain showers through mid
morning, then rain showers by late morning. snow showers possibly
mixed with sleet late. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.sunday night...northeast wind up to 30 knots with gale force
gusts up to 40 knots becoming north gales to 45 knots with storm
force gusts up to 55 knots after midnight. snow showers possibly
mixed with rain showers in the evening, then snow showers after
midnight. freezing spray after midnight. waves building to 20 to
25 feet occasionally to 31 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 45 knots with storm force gusts up to
54 knots. snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves building to
25 to 30 feet occasionally to 38 feet, then subsiding to 20 to
25 feet occasionally to 31 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 280401
nshmqt
expires:202512280900;;350571

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz248-280900-
huron islands to marquette mi-
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 1 am est sunday...
...storm warning in effect from sunday evening through late
monday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late sunday night
through tuesday morning...

.rest of tonight...south wind 5 to 15 knots. cloudy with a chance
of rain showers. patchy fog. waves 2 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 to
2 feet. 
.sunday...southeast wind less than 10 knots backing east with
gusts up to 26 knots by late morning, then backing northeast
10 to 20 knots late. cloudy. a chance of rain showers through mid
morning, then rain showers by late morning. snow showers possibly
mixed with sleet late. waves building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...northeast gales to 40 knots backing north gales
to 45 knots after midnight. storm force gusts up to 56 knots.
snow showers possibly mixed with rain showers in the evening,
then snow showers after midnight. freezing spray after midnight.
waves building to 22 to 27 feet occasionally to 34 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 45 knots with storm force gusts up to
56 knots. snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves subsiding to
17 to 22 feet occasionally to 28 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 280401
nshmqt
expires:202512280900;;350570

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz247-280900-
lower entrance of portage canal to huron islands mi including
keweenaw and huron bays-
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm warning in effect from sunday evening through late
monday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late sunday night
through tuesday morning...

.rest of tonight...south wind less than 10 knots. cloudy. a
chance of rain showers by midnight, then a slight chance of rain
showers late. patchy fog through the night. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...variable wind less than 10 knots becoming northeast
less than 10 knots with gusts up to 26 knots by late morning,
then increasing to 10 to 20 knots late. cloudy. a slight chance
of rain showers through mid morning, then a chance of rain
showers by late morning. rain showers possibly mixed with snow
showers late. waves building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...north gales to 45 knots with storm force gusts up
to 54 knots. snow showers possibly mixed with rain showers in the
evening, then snow showers after midnight. freezing spray after
midnight. waves building to 15 to 20 feet occasionally to
25 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots with storm force gusts up to
53 knots. cloudy. snow showers in the morning, then a chance of
snow showers in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray through the
day. waves subsiding to 7 to 10 feet occasionally to 13 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 280401
nshmqt
expires:202512280900;;350569

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz246-280900-
point isabelle to lower entrance of portage canal mi-
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm warning in effect from sunday evening through late
monday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late sunday night
through tuesday morning...

.rest of tonight...south wind less than 10 knots with gusts up to
17 knots. cloudy. a chance of rain showers by midnight, then a
slight chance of rain showers late. patchy fog through the night.
waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...variable wind less than 10 knots becoming northeast
less than 10 knots with gusts up to 27 knots by late morning,
then increasing to 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 27 knots late.
cloudy. a slight chance of rain showers through mid morning, then
a chance of rain showers by late morning. rain showers possibly
mixed with snow showers late. waves building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...northeast wind up to 30 knots backing north gales
to 35 knots after midnight. storm force gusts up to 55 knots.
snow showers possibly mixed with rain showers in the evening,
then snow showers after midnight. blowing snow through the night.
freezing spray after midnight. waves building to 10 to 14 feet
occasionally to 18 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 35 knots with storm force gusts up to
55 knots backing northwest up to 30 knots with gale force gusts
up to 45 knots in the afternoon. cloudy. snow showers in the
morning, then a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. heavy
freezing spray through the day. waves subsiding to 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 280401
nshmqt
expires:202512280900;;350567

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz245-280900-
manitou island to point isabelle mi-
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 am est sunday...
...storm warning in effect from sunday evening through late
monday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late sunday night
through tuesday morning...

.rest of tonight...south wind 10 to 20 knots. cloudy with a
chance of rain showers. patchy fog. waves 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...southeast wind less than 10 knots backing east with
gusts up to 27 knots by late morning, then backing northeast
10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 27 knots late. cloudy. a slight
chance of rain showers through mid morning, then rain showers by
late morning. snow showers late. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet,
then building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday night...northeast gales to 35 knots backing north gales
to 40 knots after midnight. storm force gusts up to 56 knots.
snow showers possibly mixed with rain showers in the evening,
then snow showers after midnight. heavy freezing spray after
midnight. waves building to 20 to 25 feet occasionally to
31 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots with storm force gusts up to
56 knots. cloudy. snow showers likely in the morning, then a
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray
through the day. waves subsiding to 12 to 17 feet occasionally to
21 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 280401
nshmqt
expires:202512280900;;350568

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz244-280900-
eagle river to manitou island mi-
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 am est sunday...
...storm warning in effect from sunday evening through monday
evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late sunday night
through tuesday morning...

.rest of tonight...south wind 10 to 20 knots. cloudy with a
slight chance of rain showers. patchy fog. waves 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...southeast wind less than 10 knots backing east 5 to
15 knots with gusts up to 29 knots by late morning, then backing
northeast 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 29 knots late. cloudy.
a slight chance of rain showers through mid morning, then rain
showers by late morning. snow showers late. waves subsiding to
1 to 2 feet, then building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday night...northeast gales to 35 knots becoming north gales
to 45 knots after midnight. storm force gusts up to 56 knots.
snow showers possibly mixed with rain showers in the evening,
then snow showers after midnight. heavy freezing spray after
midnight. waves building to 20 to 25 feet occasionally to
31 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 45 knots with storm force gusts up to
55 knots. cloudy. snow showers likely in the morning, then a
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray
through the day. waves subsiding to 15 to 20 feet occasionally to
25 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 280401
nshmqt
expires:202512280900;;350566

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz242-243-280900-
ontonagon to upper entrance of portage canal mi-
upper entrance of portage canal to eagle river mi-
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm warning in effect from sunday evening through monday
evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late sunday night
through tuesday morning...

.rest of tonight...south wind less than 10 knots. cloudy with a
slight chance of rain showers. patchy fog. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.sunday...variable wind less than 10 knots becoming northeast
5 to 15 knots with gusts up to 29 knots by late morning, then
increasing to 15 to 25 knots late. cloudy. a slight chance of
rain showers through mid morning, then rain showers by late
morning. snow showers late. waves building to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet. 
.sunday night...north gales to 40 knots with storm force gusts up
to 54 knots. snow showers possibly mixed with rain showers in the
evening, then snow showers after midnight. freezing spray after
midnight. waves building to 17 to 22 feet occasionally to
28 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 40 knots with storm force gusts up to
54 knots. cloudy. snow showers likely in the morning, then a
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray
through the day. waves subsiding to 10 to 14 feet occasionally to
18 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 280401
nshmqt
expires:202512280900;;350565

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lsz240-241-280900-
saxon harbor wi to black river mi-
black river to ontonagon mi-
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025 /1000 pm cst sat dec 27 2025/

...gale warning in effect from sunday evening through monday
evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late sunday night
through tuesday morning...

.rest of tonight...south wind less than 10 knots by midnight
becoming variable. cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
patchy fog late. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.sunday...variable wind less than 10 knots becoming northeast
15 to 20 knots. a slight chance of snow showers in the morning.
rain showers through the day. snow showers in the afternoon.
waves building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 
.sunday night...north wind up to 30 knots increasing to gales to
35 knots after midnight. gale force gusts up to 47 knots. snow
showers. freezing spray after midnight. waves building to 15 to
20 feet occasionally to 25 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 35 knots with gale force gusts up to
45 knots backing northwest up to 30 knots in the afternoon.
cloudy. snow showers likely in the morning, then a slight chance
of snow showers in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray through
the day. waves subsiding to 7 to 10 feet occasionally to 13 feet.

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 280401
nshmqt
expires:202512280900;;350562

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz221-280900-
green bay north of line from cedar river mi to rock island
passage-
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm warning in effect from late sunday night through late
monday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from monday afternoon
through late monday night...

.rest of tonight...southeast wind 5 to 15 knots. cloudy. a slight
chance of rain showers by midnight, then a chance of rain showers
late. patchy fog late. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to
2 feet. 
.sunday...east wind less than 10 knots backing northeast 10 to
15 knots late. cloudy. a chance of rain showers through mid
morning, then rain showers by late morning. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...northeast wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to
32 knots becoming north gales to 35 knots with storm force gusts
up to 48 knots after midnight. rain showers and snow showers
possibly mixed with sleet in the evening, then snow showers after
midnight. blowing snow and freezing spray after midnight. waves
building to 7 to 10 feet occasionally to 13 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 35 knots backing northwest up to
30 knots in the afternoon. storm force gusts up to 49 knots.
cloudy. snow showers in the morning, then a chance of snow
showers in the afternoon. blowing snow in the morning. heavy
freezing spray through the day. waves subsiding to 6 to 9 feet
occasionally to 11 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 280401
nshmqt
expires:202512280900;;350564

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz248-280900-
seul choix point to point detour mi-
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...gale warning in effect from late sunday night through late
monday night...

.rest of tonight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. a
slight chance of rain showers by midnight, then a chance of rain
showers late. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...southeast wind less than 10 knots backing east 5 to
15 knots by late morning. a chance of rain showers through mid
morning, then rain showers by late morning. waves subsiding to
1 to 2 feet, then building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...northeast wind 15 to 25 knots backing north up to
30 knots with gale force gusts up to 46 knots after midnight.
rain showers possibly mixed with snow showers and sleet in the
evening, then snow showers after midnight. waves building to 4 to
7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. 
.monday...north wind up to 30 knots with storm force gusts up to
48 knots. snow showers in the morning, then snow showers likely
in the afternoon. freezing spray through the day. waves subsiding
to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 280401
nshmqt
expires:202512280900;;350563

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.


lmz250-280900-
5nm east of a line from fairport mi to rock island passage-
1100 pm est sat dec 27 2025

...storm warning in effect from late sunday night through late
monday night...

.rest of tonight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. a
slight chance of rain showers by midnight, then a chance of rain
showers late. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...southeast wind less than 10 knots backing northeast
10 to 15 knots late. a chance of rain showers through early
afternoon, then rain showers late. waves subsiding to 1 to
2 feet, then building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...northeast wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to
32 knots backing north up to 30 knots with storm force gusts up
to 48 knots after midnight. rain showers possibly mixed with snow
showers in the evening, then snow showers possibly mixed with
rain showers after midnight. freezing spray after midnight. waves
building to 7 to 10 feet occasionally to 13 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 35 knots backing northwest up to
30 knots in the afternoon. storm force gusts up to 50 knots. snow
showers. freezing spray. waves subsiding to 6 to 9 feet
occasionally to 11 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$