fzus53 kapx 251456
nshapx
expires:202512252300;;202828

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 am est thu dec 25 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.


lmz344-252300-
sleeping bear point to grand traverse light mi-
956 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from this evening through
friday morning...

.today...east wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to
4 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. chance
of snow showers. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts to 25 knots. light
freezing rain, snow showers and sleet. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...east wind 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 feet or less. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 251456
nshapx
expires:202512252300;;202823

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 am est thu dec 25 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.


lsz322-252300-
st. marys river point iroquois to e. potagannissing bay-
956 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from late tonight through
friday afternoon...

.today...northeast wind 5 to 10 knots. partly sunny. 
.tonight...east wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. snow 
showers.
.friday...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. snow 
showers. 
.friday night...east wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 251456
nshapx
expires:202512252300;;202822

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 am est thu dec 25 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.


lsz321-252300-
whitefish bay (u.s. portion)/whitefish point to point iroquois mi-
956 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from late tonight through
friday afternoon...

.today...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots becoming east early in the
evening. partly sunny. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots. snow showers. waves 4 to
6 feet. 
.friday night...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 2 feet or less. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 251456
nshapx
expires:202512252300;;202830

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 am est thu dec 25 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.


lhz345-252300-
straits of mackinac within 5 nm of mackinac bridge including
mackinac island-
956 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from late tonight through
friday afternoon...

.today...east wind 10 to 15 knots. partly sunny. waves 2 feet or
less. 
.tonight...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. chance
of snow showers. waves 4 to 7 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. snow 
showers and a chance of light freezing rain. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.friday night...east wind 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 251456
nshapx
expires:202512252300;;202824

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 am est thu dec 25 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.


lhz346-252300-
st ignace to false detour channel-
956 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from late tonight through
friday afternoon...

.today...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots. partly sunny. waves
2 feet or less. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots. snow showers. waves
6 to 9 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots. snow showers. waves 6 to
9 feet. 
.friday night...east wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. waves 4 to
6 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 251456
nshapx
expires:202512252300;;202831

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 am est thu dec 25 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.


lhz347-252300-
5nm east of mackinac bridge to presque isle light mi including
bois blanc island-
956 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from late tonight through
friday afternoon...

.today...east wind 10 to 15 knots. partly sunny. waves 2 to
4 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 5 to 8 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots. snow showers. waves 6 to
9 feet. 
.friday night...east wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. waves 4 to
6 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 251456
nshapx
expires:202512252300;;202832

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 am est thu dec 25 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.


lhz348-252300-
presque isle light to sturgeon pt mi including thunder bay
national marine sanctuary-
956 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from late tonight through
friday afternoon...

.today...east wind 10 to 15 knots. partly sunny. waves 3 to
5 feet. 
.tonight...east wind 15 to 25 knots. slight chance of snow
showers. waves 5 to 8 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots. snow showers. waves 6 to
9 feet. 
.friday night...east wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. waves 4 to
6 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 251456
nshapx
expires:202512252300;;202833

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 am est thu dec 25 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.


lhz349-252300-
sturgeon pt to alabaster mi-
956 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from late tonight through
friday afternoon...

.today...northeast wind 10 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 3 to
5 feet. 
.tonight...east wind 10 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. chance of
snow showers. waves 4 to 7 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. snow 
showers and sleet. waves 5 to 8 feet. 
.friday night...east wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
3 to 5 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 251456
nshapx
expires:202512252300;;202829

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 am est thu dec 25 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.


lmz345-346-252300-
point betsie to sleeping bear point mi-
manistee to point betsie mi-
956 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from this evening through
friday morning...

.today...east wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to
4 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. chance
of light freezing rain and snow showers. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. light
freezing rain and sleet. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday night...east wind 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 feet or less. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 251456
nshapx
expires:202512252300;;202827

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 am est thu dec 25 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.


lmz323-252300-
grand traverse bay south of a line grand traverse light to
norwood mi-
956 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from this evening through
friday morning...

.today...east wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to
3 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. chance
of snow showers and light freezing rain. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. light
freezing rain, snow showers and sleet. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...light winds. mostly cloudy. waves 2 feet or less.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 251456
nshapx
expires:202512252300;;202825

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 am est thu dec 25 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.


lmz341-252300-
seul choix point to 5nm west of mackinac bridge-
956 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from this evening through
friday morning...

.today...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots becoming east early in the
evening. mostly cloudy. waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. chance
of snow showers and light freezing rain. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.friday night...east wind 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 feet or less. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 251456
nshapx
expires:202512252300;;202826

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
956 am est thu dec 25 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.


lmz342-252300-
norwood mi to 5nm west of mackinac bridge including little
traverse bay-
956 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from this evening through
friday morning...

.today...east wind 10 to 15 knots. partly sunny. waves 2 to
3 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. chance
of snow showers and light freezing rain. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.friday night...east wind 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 feet or less. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus51 kbuf 251503
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est thu dec 25 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.


loz043-044-252200-
hamlin beach to mexico bay along lake ontario
including irondequoit bay-
1003 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...

.this afternoon...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming north.
mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around
7 feet. 
.tonight...north winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northeast 10 to
15 knots. partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. waves
occasionally around 7 feet. 
.friday...east winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow in the
morning, then snow in the afternoon. waves 2 to 4 feet building
to 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.friday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. snow. waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. waves
occasionally around 7 feet. 
.saturday...east winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southeast. a chance
of snow during the day. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to
3 feet. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots. rain likely during the day, then rain sunday night.
waves 2 feet or less building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday...west gales to 35 knots increasing to 40 knots. lake
effect rain and snow showers during the day, then lake effect
snow showers monday night. waves 7 to 10 feet building to 15 to
20 feet. waves occasionally around 26 feet. 

the water temperature off rochester is 38 degrees.

$$

fzus51 kbuf 251503
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est thu dec 25 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.


lez040-041-252200-
buffalo to ripley along lake erie-
1003 am est thu dec 25 2025

.this afternoon...northwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming north
15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots becoming east 10 to
15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...east winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southeast. a chance
of snow in the morning, then snow in the afternoon. waves 2 feet
or less. 
.friday night...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming northeast.
snow, rain, sleet with a chance of freezing rain in the evening,
then snow likely with a chance of rain overnight. waves 2 feet or
less. 
.saturday...northeast winds 10 knots or less becoming southeast.
mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 30 knots. rain. waves 2 feet or less building to
7 to 10 feet. waves occasionally around 13 feet. 
.monday...west gales to 35 knots increasing to 40 knots. lake
effect snow and rain showers during the day, then lake effect
snow showers monday night. waves 10 to 15 feet. waves
occasionally around 19 feet. 

$$

fzus51 kbuf 251503
nshbuf
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est thu dec 25 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.


loz045-252200-
mexico bay to the saint lawrence river along lake ontario-
1003 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...

.this afternoon...north winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around
6 feet. 
.tonight...north winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northeast 10 to
15 knots. partly to mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to
1 to 3 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet. 
.friday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming east. snow
likely in the afternoon. waves 1 foot or less. 
.friday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. snow. waves 2 feet or less. 
.saturday...northeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming east. a chance
of snow during the day. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming south and
increasing to 15 to 25 knots. a chance of rain and freezing rain
during the day, then rain with freezing rain likely sunday night.
waves 1 foot or less building to 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally
around 6 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming west and
increasing to 40 knot gales. lake effect rain and snow showers
during the day, then lake effect snow showers monday night. waves
8 to 11 feet building to 15 to 19 feet. waves occasionally around
24 feet. 

$$

fzus51 kbuf 251503
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est thu dec 25 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.


loz042-252200-
niagara river to hamlin beach along lake ontario-
1003 am est thu dec 25 2025

.this afternoon...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming north.
mostly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...north winds 15 to 20 knots becoming east 10 to
15 knots. partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.friday...east winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow in the
morning, then snow in the afternoon. waves 2 to 4 feet building
to 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.friday night...east winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. snow. waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 9 feet. 
.saturday...northeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming east. mostly
cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. waves
occasionally around 6 feet. 
.sunday...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots. rain. waves 2 feet or less building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday...west winds to 30 knots increasing to 40 knot gales.
snow and rain showers likely during the day, then snow showers
monday night. waves 8 to 11 feet building to 11 to 16 feet. waves
occasionally around 20 feet. 

$$

fzus51 kbuf 251503
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est thu dec 25 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.


lez020-252200-
upper niagara river and buffalo harbor-
1003 am est thu dec 25 2025

.this afternoon...northwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming north.
cloudy.
.tonight...north winds 5 to 10 knots becoming east. mostly
cloudy. 
.friday...east winds around 10 knots. a chance of snow in the
morning, then snow in the afternoon. 
.friday night...east winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast. snow
with sleet likely in the evening, then snow likely overnight. 
.saturday...northeast winds less than 10 knots becoming east.
mostly cloudy. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 knots or less becoming southwest and
increasing to 15 to 20 knots. rain.
.monday...west winds 15 to 25 knots. snow and rain showers likely
during the day, then snow showers likely monday night. 

the water temperature off buffalo is 36 degrees.

$$

fzus51 kcle 251500
nshcle
expires:202512252100;;203082

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
1000 am est thu dec 25 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.


lez142-143-252100-
maumee bay to reno beach oh-reno beach to the islands oh-
1000 am est thu dec 25 2025

.rest of today...north winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast.
patchy fog late this morning. waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming east 15 to
20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet. 
.friday...east winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. rain and freezing rain. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...north winds 5 to 10 knots. rain in the evening.
waves 2 feet or less. 

see lake erie open lakes forecast for saturday through monday.

the water temperature off toledo is 34 degrees, off cleveland 37
degrees, and off erie 34 degrees.

$$

fzus51 kcle 251500
nshcle
expires:202512252100;;203084

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
1000 am est thu dec 25 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.


lez147>149-252100-
willowick to geneva-on-the lake oh-geneva-on-the-
lake to conneaut oh-conneaut oh to ripley ny-
1000 am est thu dec 25 2025

.rest of today...north winds 10 to 15 knots. partly sunny. waves
1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots becoming east. mostly
cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...east winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southeast. rain
likely with a chance of snow in the morning, then rain and snow
in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming north.
rain in the evening. waves 2 feet or less. 

see lake erie open lakes forecast for saturday through monday.

the water temperature off toledo is 34 degrees, off cleveland 37
degrees, and off erie 34 degrees.

$$

fzus51 kcle 251500
nshcle
expires:202512252100;;203083

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
1000 am est thu dec 25 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.


lez144>146-252100-
the islands to vermilion oh-vermilion to avon point oh-
avon point to willowick oh-
1000 am est thu dec 25 2025

.rest of today...north winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northeast.
partly sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots becoming east. mostly
cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet, then subsiding
to 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...east winds 15 to 20 knots. rain likely with a chance of
freezing rain in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. waves
1 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming north.
rain in the evening. waves 2 feet or less. 

see lake erie open lakes forecast for saturday through monday.

the water temperature off toledo is 34 degrees, off cleveland 37
degrees, and off erie 34 degrees.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 251623
nshdlh
expires:202512252300;;206295

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1023 am cst thu dec 25 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.


lsz148-252300-
oak point to saxon harbor wi-
1023 am cst thu dec 25 2025

.rest of today...east wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots. slight chance of snow late. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming south with gusts to around 20 knots after
midnight. chance of light freezing drizzle, snow likely and
chance of light sleet in the evening, then light freezing rain,
snow, light sleet and chance of rain after midnight. patchy fog
after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...southwest wind 5 knots becoming west in the afternoon.
patchy fog in the morning. chance of drizzle and light freezing
drizzle in the morning. waves 1 foot or less. 
.friday night...southwest wind 5 knots becoming south early in
the morning. mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 251623
nshdlh
expires:202512252300;;206294

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1023 am cst thu dec 25 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.


lsz121-252300-
chequamegon bay-bayfield to oak point wi-
1023 am cst thu dec 25 2025

.rest of today...east wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots. slight chance of light freezing drizzle and snow late.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 5 to 10 knots becoming south after
midnight. patchy fog through the night. light sleet likely and
chance of light freezing drizzle in the evening. light freezing
rain, light sleet and slight chance of snow after midnight. waves
1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...southwest wind 5 knots becoming west in the afternoon.
patchy fog in the morning. chance of light freezing drizzle,
flurries and slight chance of drizzle in the morning. waves
1 foot or less. 
.friday night...southwest wind 5 knots becoming south early in
the morning. mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 251623
nshdlh
expires:202512252300;;206285

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1023 am cst thu dec 25 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.


lsz140-252300-
grand portage to grand marais mn-
1023 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday morning...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots
increasing to 30 knots late. chance of flurries late in the
morning, then chance of snow in the afternoon. waves 4 to 7 feet.
waves occasionally to 9 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
decreasing to 25 knots early in the morning. patchy fog through
the night. snow likely through the night. slight chance of light
sleet after midnight. waves 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally to
9 feet. 
.friday...south wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots
becoming southwest 5 to 10 knots late in the morning, then
becoming west in the afternoon. patchy fog in the morning. chance
of light freezing drizzle, drizzle, snow and light sleet in the
morning, then slight chance of light freezing drizzle in the
afternoon. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet in the
afternoon. a small craft advisory may be needed. 
.friday night...northwest wind 5 knots becoming south after
midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 251623
nshdlh
expires:202512252300;;206286

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1023 am cst thu dec 25 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.


lsz141-252300-
grand marais to taconite harbor mn-
1023 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday morning...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots
increasing to 30 knots late. chance of flurries late in the
morning, then slight chance of snow and light freezing drizzle
early in the afternoon. chance of snow late. waves 4 to 7 feet.
waves occasionally to 9 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
30 knots becoming south 5 to 10 knots early in the morning.
patchy fog through the night. slight chance of light sleet in the
evening. snow and slight chance of light freezing rain through
the night. light sleet after midnight. waves 4 to 7 feet
subsiding to 3 to 5 feet early in the morning. waves occasionally
to 9 feet. 
.friday...south wind 5 to 10 knots becoming west in the late
morning and afternoon. patchy fog in the morning. chance of light
freezing drizzle, flurries, light sleet and slight chance of
drizzle in the morning. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to
2 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 
.friday night...west wind 5 knots becoming south after midnight.
mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 251623
nshdlh
expires:202512252300;;206287

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1023 am cst thu dec 25 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.


lsz142-252300-
taconite harbor to silver bay harbor mn-
1023 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through this evening...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots. chance of flurries late in the morning, then slight
chance of snow and light freezing drizzle early in the afternoon.
chance of snow late. waves 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally to
9 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots becoming south 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around
20 knots after midnight. patchy fog through the night. snow
likely in the evening. light sleet and slight chance of light
freezing rain through the night. snow after midnight. waves 4 to
7 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet after midnight. waves
occasionally to 9 feet. 
.friday...southwest wind 5 knots becoming west in the late
morning and afternoon. patchy fog in the morning. chance of light
freezing drizzle, flurries, light sleet and slight chance of
drizzle in the morning. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday night...west wind 5 knots becoming south after midnight.
mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 251623
nshdlh
expires:202512252300;;206288

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1023 am cst thu dec 25 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.


lsz143-252300-
silver bay harbor to two harbors mn-
1023 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through this evening...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots. freezing spray late in the morning. chance of flurries
late in the morning, then slight chance of snow and light
freezing drizzle early in the afternoon. chance of snow and light
freezing drizzle late. waves 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally to
9 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming south 5 knots early in the morning. patchy fog
through the night. light sleet and chance of snow in the evening.
slight chance of light freezing rain through the night. light
sleet and snow likely after midnight. waves 4 to 6 feet subsiding
to 1 to 2 feet. waves occasionally to 8 feet. 
.friday...southwest wind 5 knots becoming west in the late
morning and afternoon. patchy fog in the morning. chance of light
freezing drizzle and slight chance of drizzle in the morning.
waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday night...west wind 5 knots becoming south after midnight.
mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 251623
nshdlh
expires:202512252300;;206289

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1023 am cst thu dec 25 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.


lsz144-252300-
two harbors to duluth mn-
1023 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through this evening...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots. chance of flurries late in the morning. slight chance
of snow early in the afternoon, then chance of light freezing
drizzle late. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally to 8 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots becoming south 5 to
10 knots after midnight. patchy fog through the night. light
sleet likely, chance of light freezing drizzle and light freezing
rain in the evening. light sleet with light freezing rain and
snow likely after midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to
2 feet after midnight. 
.friday...southwest wind 5 knots becoming west in the late
morning and afternoon. patchy fog in the morning. chance of light
freezing drizzle and slight chance of drizzle in the morning.
waves 1 foot or less. 
.friday night...southwest wind 5 knots becoming south after
midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 251623
nshdlh
expires:202512252300;;206290

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1023 am cst thu dec 25 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.


lsz145-252300-
duluth mn to port wing wi-
1023 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 6 pm cst this evening...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots. slight chance of snow early in the afternoon. chance of
light freezing drizzle late. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots becoming south 5 to
10 knots after midnight. patchy fog through the night. light
freezing drizzle and light sleet likely in the evening. light
freezing rain likely, light sleet with rain and snow likely after
midnight. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet after
midnight. a small craft advisory may be needed. 
.friday...southwest wind 5 knots becoming west in the late
morning and afternoon. patchy fog in the morning. chance of light
freezing drizzle, flurries and slight chance of drizzle in the
morning. waves 1 foot or less. 
.friday night...southwest wind 5 knots becoming south after
midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 251623
nshdlh
expires:202512252300;;206291

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1023 am cst thu dec 25 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.


lsz146-252300-
port wing to sand island wi-
1023 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 6 pm cst this evening...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots. chance of flurries late in the morning. slight chance
of snow in the afternoon. chance of light freezing drizzle late.
waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming south 5 knots early in the morning. light
freezing drizzle likely and chance of snow in the evening. light
sleet likely through the night. snow likely and slight chance of
light freezing rain after midnight. patchy fog after midnight.
waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in the late evening
and overnight. 
.friday...south wind 5 knots becoming west in the late morning
and afternoon. patchy fog in the morning. chance of drizzle,
light freezing drizzle and flurries in the morning. waves 1 foot
or less. 
.friday night...southwest wind 5 knots becoming south after
midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 251623
nshdlh
expires:202512252300;;206292

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1023 am cst thu dec 25 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.


lsz147-252300-
sand island to bayfield wi-
1023 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 6 pm cst this evening...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots. chance of flurries late in the morning. slight chance
of snow in the afternoon. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming south 5 to 10 knots early in the morning.
chance of snow and light freezing drizzle in the evening. light
sleet likely through the night. snow likely and slight chance of
light freezing rain after midnight. patchy fog after midnight.
waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in the late evening
and overnight. 
.friday...south wind 5 knots becoming west in the late morning
and afternoon. patchy fog in the morning. chance of light
freezing drizzle and drizzle in the morning. waves 1 foot or
less. 
.friday night...southwest wind 5 knots becoming south after
midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 

$$

fzus53 kdtx 251502
nshdtx
expires:202512252315;;203278

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1002 am est thu dec 25 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.


lhz441-252315-
port austin to harbor beach mi-
1002 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday evening...

.rest of today...north winds 20 to 25 knots becoming northeast
15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 5 to
7 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.tonight...east winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southeast 20 to
25 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. a slight chance of light
snow after midnight. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around
7 feet. 
.friday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots
diminishing to 15 to 20 knots early in the afternoon. light snow
early in the morning, then light snow, light sleet and light
freezing rain in the late morning and afternoon. waves 6 to
9 feet. waves occasionally around 12 feet. 
.friday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots diminishing to 5 to
10 knots in the late evening and overnight. mostly cloudy. waves
3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in the late evening and
overnight. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 251502
nshdtx
expires:202512252315;;203276

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1002 am est thu dec 25 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.


lhz422-252315-
inner saginaw bay sw of point au gres to bay port mi-
1002 am est thu dec 25 2025

.rest of today...north winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northeast
15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 1 to
3 feet. 
.tonight...east winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. a slight
chance of light freezing rain and snow after midnight. waves 1 to
3 feet. 
.friday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots becoming east 10 to
15 knots early in the afternoon. light snow early in the morning.
light freezing rain and light sleet until late afternoon, then
light freezing rain likely early in the afternoon. waves 1 to
3 feet. 
.friday night...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy
becoming partly cloudy in the late evening and early morning
becoming mostly cloudy. waves 2 feet or less. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 251502
nshdtx
expires:202512252315;;203277

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1002 am est thu dec 25 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.


lhz421-252315-
outer saginaw bay sw of alabaster to port austin mi to inner
saginaw bay-
1002 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday evening...

.rest of today...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 5 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.tonight...east winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southeast 20 to
25 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. a slight chance of light
snow after midnight. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around
7 feet. 
.friday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots diminishing to 15 to
20 knots early in the afternoon. light snow early in the morning,
then light sleet, light freezing rain and snow in the late
morning and afternoon. waves 5 to 7 feet. waves occasionally
around 10 feet. 
.friday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northeast 5 to
10 knots in the late evening and overnight. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in the late evening and
overnight. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 251502
nshdtx
expires:202512252315;;203281

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1002 am est thu dec 25 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.


lez444-252315-
michigan waters of lake erie from detroit river to north cape mi-
1002 am est thu dec 25 2025

.rest of today...north winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast
10 to 15 knots late in the afternoon. partly cloudy late in the
morning becoming mostly cloudy. waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming east 15 to
20 knots in the late evening and overnight. mostly cloudy. a
slight chance of light freezing rain after midnight. waves 1 to
3 feet. 
.friday...east winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 knots
early in the afternoon. light freezing rain until late afternoon.
light rain likely in the late morning and afternoon. light
freezing rain likely early in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...north winds 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 feet or less. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

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

the water temperature at belle isle is 32 degrees.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 251502
nshdtx
expires:202512252315;;203280

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1002 am est thu dec 25 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.


lhz443-252315-
port sanilac to port huron mi-
1002 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday evening...

.rest of today...north winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 8 feet. 
.tonight...east winds 15 to 20 knots veering to the southeast
after midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 8 feet. 
.friday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. light snow, light
freezing rain and light sleet until late afternoon, then light
freezing rain early in the afternoon. waves 5 to 7 feet. waves
occasionally around 10 feet. 
.friday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northeast 5 to
10 knots in the late evening and overnight. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in the late evening and
overnight. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 251502
nshdtx
expires:202512252315;;203279

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1002 am est thu dec 25 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.


lhz442-252315-
harbor beach to port sanilac mi-
1002 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday evening...

.rest of today...north winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
5 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.tonight...east winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southeast 20 to
25 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. a slight chance of light
snow after midnight. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around
8 feet. 
.friday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. gusts to 30 knots until
late afternoon. light snow until late afternoon. light sleet.
light freezing rain in the late morning and afternoon. waves 6 to
9 feet. waves occasionally around 12 feet. 
.friday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northeast 5 to
10 knots in the late evening and overnight. mostly cloudy. waves
3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in the late evening and
overnight. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 

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

$$

fzus53 kgrb 251611
nshgrb
expires:202512252300;;205888

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
1011 am cst thu dec 25 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz521-522-252300-
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-
green bay south of line from oconto wi to little sturgeon bay wi-
1011 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...

.this afternoon...ne wind 10 to 20 kts. waves 1 to 3 ft. cloudy.
.tonight...se wind 10 to 20 kts. waves 2 to 4 ft. a chance of
light freezing rain and a slight chance of light snow in the
evening, then light freezing rain, light snow and light sleet
likely after midnight. 
.friday...se wind 10 to 15 kts backing ne 5 to 10 kts early in
the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 ft. patchy fog in the morning. light
rain, light freezing rain, light sleet and light snow in the
morning. 
.friday night...n wind 5 to 10 kts veering se after midnight.
waves 2 ft or less. mostly cloudy.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 251611
nshgrb
expires:202512252300;;205890

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
1011 am cst thu dec 25 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz542-543-252300-
sturgeon bay to two rivers wi-two rivers to sheboygan wi-
1011 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday afternoon...

.this afternoon...ne wind 15 to 25 kts. waves 4 to 7 ft. mostly
cloudy. 
.tonight...se wind to 30 kts. waves 5 to 8 ft building to 6 to
10 ft after midnight. light rain with light freezing rain likely
after midnight. 
.friday...se wind 15 to 25 kts decreasing to 10 to 15 kts
mid-day, then backing n 5 to 10 kts early in the afternoon. waves
5 to 8 ft subsiding to 3 to 5 ft in the afternoon. patchy fog in
the morning. light rain and light freezing rain in the morning. 
.friday night...n wind 5 to 10 kts veering ne after midnight.
waves 1 to 3 ft. mostly cloudy.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 251611
nshgrb
expires:202512252300;;205889

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
1011 am cst thu dec 25 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz541-252300-
rock island passage to sturgeon bay wi-
1011 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday afternoon...

.this afternoon...ne wind 15 to 25 kts. waves 3 to 5 ft. cloudy.
.tonight...se wind 15 to 25 kts. waves 4 to 7 ft. a chance of
light snow. light sleet likely, a chance of light rain and light
freezing rain after midnight. 
.friday...se wind 15 to 25 kts decreasing to 10 to 15 kts in the
late morning and afternoon. waves 4 to 7 ft. patchy fog in the
morning. light rain, light sleet, light snow and light freezing
rain in the morning, then a chance of drizzle and freezing
drizzle in the afternoon. 
.friday night...ne wind 5 to 10 kts veering se after midnight.
waves 1 to 3 ft. mostly cloudy.  

$$

fzus53 kgrr 251558
nshgrr
expires:202512252200;;204919

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1058 am est thu dec 25 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz844-252200-
st joseph to south haven mi-
1058 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from 7 pm est this evening through
friday morning...

.rest of today...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. partly sunny. waves
1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...southeast winds to 30 knots. rain showers likely. waves
2 to 3 feet. 
.friday...southeast winds 15 to 25 knots veering west 10 to 15 knots
early in the afternoon. rain showers. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...northwest winds 10 to 15 knots veering north 5 to
10 knots after midnight. cloudy. waves around 1 foot. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
around 1 foot. 
.sunday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots veering west 20 to 25 knots
early in the afternoon. rain showers likely. waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 3 to 5 feet early in the afternoon. 
.monday...northwest gales to 45 knots. cloudy with a chance of snow
showers. freezing spray. waves 12 to 16 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 251558
nshgrr
expires:202512252200;;204915

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1058 am est thu dec 25 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz848-252200-
whitehall to pentwater mi-
1058 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from 7 pm est this evening through
friday morning...

.rest of today...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...southeast winds to 30 knots. cloudy with a chance of rain
showers and a slight chance of light freezing rain. waves 2 to
3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet in the late evening and overnight. 
.friday...southeast winds to 30 knots becoming east 10 to 15 knots
early in the afternoon. rain showers with light freezing rain
likely. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to around 1 foot early in the
afternoon. 
.friday night...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots veering east after
midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...southeast winds 15 to 25 knots veering northwest early in
the afternoon. cloudy with rain showers likely. waves 1 to 2 feet
building to 4 to 6 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 
.monday...northwest gales to 45 knots. snow showers likely. freezing
spray. waves 12 to 16 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 251558
nshgrr
expires:202512252200;;204914

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1058 am est thu dec 25 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz849-252200-
pentwater to manistee mi-
1058 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from 7 pm est this evening through
friday morning...

.rest of today...northeast winds 10 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tonight...southeast winds to 30 knots. cloudy with a chance of
light freezing rain. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet in
the late evening and overnight. 
.friday...southeast winds to 30 knots decreasing to 10 to 20 knots
in the late morning and afternoon. rain showers and light freezing
rain. waves 2 to 4 feet.
.friday night...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots veering east after
midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 20 knots backing northwest 15 to
25 knots early in the afternoon. cloudy with rain showers likely.
waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet early in the afternoon. 
.monday...northwest gales to 45 knots. snow showers likely. freezing
spray. waves 10 to 14 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 251558
nshgrr
expires:202512252200;;204916

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1058 am est thu dec 25 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz847-252200-
grand haven to whitehall mi-
1058 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from 7 pm est this evening through
friday morning...

.rest of today...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...east winds to 30 knots. rain showers likely and a chance
of light freezing rain. waves 2 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet in
the late evening and overnight. 
.friday...southeast winds to 30 knots becoming northeast 10 to
15 knots early in the afternoon. rain showers with light freezing
rain likely. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to around 1 foot early in
the afternoon. 
.friday night...north winds 5 to 10 knots veering east after
midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots veering south in the late
morning and early afternoon, then veering northwest 20 to 25 knots
early in the afternoon. cloudy with rain showers likely. waves 1 to
2 feet building to 3 to 5 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 50 knots decreasing to
gales to 45 knots early in the afternoon. snow showers likely.
freezing spray. waves 12 to 16 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 251558
nshgrr
expires:202512252200;;204917

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1058 am est thu dec 25 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz846-252200-
holland to grand haven mi-
1058 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from 7 pm est this evening through
friday morning...

.rest of today...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. partly sunny. waves
1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...east winds to 30 knots. rain showers likely. waves 2 to
4 feet. 
.friday...southeast winds to 30 knots becoming east 10 to 20 knots
in the late morning and early afternoon, then backing northeast
early in the afternoon. rain showers. waves 2 to 4 feet.
.friday night...north winds 5 to 15 knots veering northeast after
midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
around 1 foot. 
.sunday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots veering south in the late
morning and early afternoon, then veering northwest 20 to 25 knots
early in the afternoon. rain showers likely. waves 1 to 2 feet
building to 3 to 5 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 50 knots decreasing to
gales to 45 knots early in the afternoon. snow showers likely.
freezing spray. waves 13 to 17 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 251558
nshgrr
expires:202512252200;;204918

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1058 am est thu dec 25 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz845-252200-
south haven to holland mi-
1058 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from 7 pm est this evening through
friday morning...

.rest of today...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. partly sunny. waves
around 1 foot. 
.tonight...east winds to 30 knots. rain showers likely. waves 2 to
3 feet. 
.friday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots decreasing to 10 to
20 knots in the late morning and early afternoon, then backing north
early in the afternoon. rain showers. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...north winds around 10 knots veering northeast after
midnight. mostly cloudy. waves around 1 foot. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
1 foot or less. 
.sunday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots veering south in the late
morning and early afternoon, then veering west 20 to 25 knots early
in the afternoon. rain showers likely. waves 2 to 3 feet building to
3 to 5 feet early in the afternoon. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 50 knots becoming gales to
45 knots early in the afternoon. snow showers likely. freezing
spray. waves 13 to 17 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kiwx 251446
nshiwx
expires:202512260015;;202536

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service northern indiana
946 am est thu dec 25 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz043-046-260015-
new buffalo mi to st joseph mi-michigan city in to new buffalo mi-
946 am est thu dec 25 2025

.rest of today...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming east. 
partly sunny. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southeast 15 to
20 knots. rain overnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest 5 to
15 knots. rain in the morning. waves 1 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 
foot or less. 
.friday night...northwest winds 10 knots or less becoming north.
cloudy. waves around 1 foot. 

the water temperature at st. joseph is 36 degrees and at michigan
city is 35 degrees.

$$

fzus53 klot 251525
nshlot
expires:202512252230;;204290

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
925 am cst thu dec 25 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.


lmz743>745-252230-
calumet harbor il to gary in-gary to burns harbor in-
burns harbor to michigan city in-
925 am cst thu dec 25 2025

.rest of today...northeast winds 10 to 20 kt becoming east this 
afternoon. waves 2 to 4 ft. 
.tonight...east winds 15 to 25 kt becoming southeast. scattered 
showers overnight. waves 2 to 4 ft. 
.friday...south winds 10 to 20 kt becoming northwest 10 to 15 kt
in the afternoon. scattered showers in the morning. waves 1 to 3 
ft.
.friday night...northwest winds around 10 kt becoming north
overnight. cloudy. waves 1 to 2 ft.  

$$

fzus53 klot 251525
nshlot
expires:202512252230;;204288

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
925 am cst thu dec 25 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.


lmz740-741-252230-
winthrop harbor to wilmette harbor il-
wilmette harbor to northerly island il-
925 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday morning...

.rest of today...northeast winds 10 to 20 kt becoming east by 
early afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 6 ft occasionally to 8
ft. 
.tonight...southeast winds 15 to 25 kt. rain showers overnight.
waves 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft. 
.friday...south winds 10 to 15 kt becoming northwest in the
afternoon. showers in the morning. waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally 
to 8 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft. 
.friday night...northwest winds around 10 kt becoming north
overnight. cloudy. waves 1 to 2 ft.  

$$

fzus53 klot 251525
nshlot
expires:202512252230;;204289

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
925 am cst thu dec 25 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.


lmz742-252230-
northerly island to calumet harbor il-
925 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...

.rest of today...northeast winds 10 to 20 kt and becoming east by
early afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 ft building to 3 to 
6 ft occasionally to 8 ft this afternoon. 
.tonight...east winds 15 to 25 kt becoming southeast. rain
showers overnight. waves 3 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft subsiding
to 3 to 5 ft.
.friday...south winds 10 to 15 kt becoming northwest in the
afternoon. scattered showers in the morning. waves 2 to 4 ft
subsiding to around 1 ft. 
.friday night...northwest winds around 10 kt becoming north
overnight. cloudy. waves around 1 ft.  

$$

fzus53 kmkx 251510
nshmkx
expires:202512252300;;203923

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
910 am cst thu dec 25 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz645-252300-
north point light to wind point wi-
910 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday afternoon...

.rest of today...northeast wind 15 to 20 knots veering east late
in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.tonight...east wind 15 to 25 knots veering southeast after
midnight. rain after midnight. waves 5 to 7 feet building to 6 to
8 feet in the late evening and overnight. 
.friday...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots veering south 10 to
15 knots late in the morning, then veering northwest in the
afternoon. rain likely in the morning. waves 5 to 7 feet
subsiding to 3 to 4 feet. 
.friday night...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots veering east early
in the morning. cloudy. waves around 1 foot. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 251510
nshmkx
expires:202512252300;;203924

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
910 am cst thu dec 25 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz646-252300-
wind point wi to winthrop harbor il-
910 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday afternoon...

.rest of today...northeast wind 15 to 20 knots veering east late
in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet building to
4 to 6 feet in the afternoon. 
.tonight...east wind 15 to 25 knots veering southeast late in the
evening, then becoming southeast 15 to 25 knots after midnight
becoming 15 to 20 knots early in the morning. rain after
midnight. waves 4 to 6 feet building to 6 to 8 feet in the late
evening and overnight. 
.friday...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots veering southwest 10 to
15 knots late in the morning, then veering northwest in the
afternoon. rain likely in the morning. waves 4 to 6 feet
subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday night...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots veering north after
midnight, then veering east early in the morning. cloudy. waves
1 to 2 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 251510
nshmkx
expires:202512252300;;203921

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
910 am cst thu dec 25 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz643-252300-
sheboygan to port washington wi-
910 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday afternoon...

.rest of today...northeast wind 15 to 25 knots becoming 15 to
20 knots early in the afternoon, then veering east late in the
afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 5 to 7 feet subsiding to 4 to
6 feet late in the afternoon. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots. rain after midnight.
waves 4 to 6 feet building to 6 to 8 feet in the late evening and
overnight. 
.friday...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots becoming south 10 to 15 knots late in the morning, then
veering northwest early in the afternoon becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots late in the afternoon. rain likely in the morning, then
chance of sprinkles in the afternoon. waves 7 to 9 feet subsiding
to 3 to 4 feet. 
.friday night...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots veering east early
in the morning. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to
1 to 2 feet in the late evening and overnight. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 251510
nshmkx
expires:202512252300;;203922

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
910 am cst thu dec 25 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz644-252300-
port washington to north point light wi-
910 am cst thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday afternoon...

.rest of today...northeast wind 15 to 20 knots veering east late
in the afternoon. gusts up to 25 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to
6 feet building to 5 to 7 feet early in the afternoon, then
subsiding to 4 to 6 feet late in the afternoon. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots. rain after midnight.
waves 4 to 6 feet building to 6 to 8 feet in the late evening and
overnight. 
.friday...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots becoming south 5 to
10 knots late in the morning, then becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. rain likely in the morning. waves 6 to
8 feet subsiding to 3 to 4 feet. 
.friday night...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots easing to 5 knots
after midnight, then becoming southeast early in the morning.
cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to around 1 foot in the late
evening and overnight. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 251601
nshmqt
expires:202512252100;;205119

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1101 am est thu dec 25 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.


lsz244-245-252100-
eagle river to manitou island mi-
manitou island to point isabelle mi-
1101 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale warning in effect from late tonight through friday
morning...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots veering southeast 15 to
25 knots late. cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers by late
morning, then a chance of snow showers late. waves 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to
7 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up
to 37 knots. a chance of snow showers through late evening, then
snow showers by midnight. waves building to 8 to 11 feet
occasionally to 14 feet. 
.friday...south wind up to 30 knots becoming west 5 to 15 knots
in the afternoon. cloudy. snow showers possibly mixed with rain
showers in the morning. waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...south wind less than 10 knots. cloudy. waves
subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 251601
nshmqt
expires:202512252100;;205118

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1101 am est thu dec 25 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.


lsz242-243-252100-
ontonagon to upper entrance of portage canal mi-
upper entrance of portage canal to eagle river mi-
1101 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots veering southeast late.
cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers late. waves 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 30 knots.
cloudy. a chance of snow showers in the evening. a slight chance
of freezing rain and sleet through the night. snow showers after
midnight. waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday...south wind 10 to 20 knots veering west less than
10 knots in the afternoon. cloudy. snow showers likely possibly
mixed with rain showers and sleet in the morning. waves subsiding
to 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday night...southwest wind less than 10 knots backing south
after midnight. cloudy. waves calm to 1 foot. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 251601
nshmqt
expires:202512252100;;205117

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1101 am est thu dec 25 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.


lsz241-252100-
black river to ontonagon mi-
1101 am est thu dec 25 2025 /1001 am cst thu dec 25 2025/

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots. cloudy. waves 3 to
5 feet occasionally to 7 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots veering south 10 to
15 knots late. cloudy. snow showers possibly mixed with sleet and
freezing rain through the night. rain showers likely after
midnight. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday...southwest wind less than 10 knots veering west 5 to
15 knots in the afternoon. cloudy. a chance of rain showers
possibly mixed with snow showers and sleet in the morning. waves
calm to 1 foot. 
.friday night...variable wind less than 10 knots. cloudy. waves
calm to 1 foot. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 251601
nshmqt
expires:202512252100;;205116

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1101 am est thu dec 25 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.


lsz240-252100-
saxon harbor wi to black river mi-
1101 am est thu dec 25 2025 /1001 am cst thu dec 25 2025/

...small craft advisory in effect until 1 pm est /noon cst/ this
afternoon...

.rest of today...east wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. waves 3 to
5 feet occasionally to 7 feet subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots veering south late.
gusts up to 24 knots. cloudy. a chance of sleet in the evening.
rain showers possibly mixed with snow showers and freezing rain
through the night. sleet likely after midnight. waves subsiding
to 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday...southwest wind less than 10 knots veering west in the
afternoon. cloudy. a chance of rain showers possibly mixed with
sleet in the morning. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.friday night...variable wind less than 10 knots. cloudy. waves
calm to 1 foot. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 251601
nshmqt
expires:202512252100;;205115

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1101 am est thu dec 25 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.


lmz248-250-252100-
seul choix point to point detour mi-
5nm east of a line from fairport mi to rock island passage-
1101 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from 7 pm est this evening
through friday morning...

.rest of today...northeast wind 15 to 20 knots veering east late.
cloudy. waves 2 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots becoming 20 to 25 knots
late. cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers through late
evening, then a chance of snow showers by midnight. sleet likely
possibly mixed with freezing rain late. waves building to 3 to
6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. cloudy. snow showers
possibly mixed with sleet in the morning, then a slight chance of
rain showers, freezing rain, snow showers and sleet in the
afternoon. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday night...east wind less than 10 knots veering southeast
after midnight. cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 251601
nshmqt
expires:202512252100;;205114

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1101 am est thu dec 25 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.


lmz221-252100-
green bay north of line from cedar river mi to rock island
passage-
1101 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from 7 pm est this evening
through friday morning...

.rest of today...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots veering east 10 to
20 knots late. cloudy. waves 2 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 to
2 feet, then building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 27 knots.
cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers through midnight. a
chance of freezing rain and sleet by midnight, then sleet
possibly mixed with freezing rain, snow showers likely and rain
showers late. waves building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to
7 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots diminishing to less than
10 knots in the afternoon. cloudy. snow showers, sleet possibly
mixed with rain showers and freezing rain in the morning, then a
slight chance of rain showers, freezing rain, snow showers and
sleet in the afternoon. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday night...variable wind less than 10 knots becoming east
less than 10 knots after midnight. cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 251601
nshmqt
expires:202512252100;;205121

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1101 am est thu dec 25 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.


lsz247-252100-
lower entrance of portage canal to huron islands mi including
keweenaw and huron bays-
1101 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday morning...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 27 knots.
cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers late. waves 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 27 knots.
cloudy. a chance of snow showers through midnight, then snow
showers possibly mixed with sleet late. waves building to 3 to
6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.friday...south wind 5 to 15 knots veering west less than
10 knots in the afternoon. gusts up to 23 knots. cloudy. snow
showers possibly mixed with freezing rain in the morning. waves
subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday night...variable wind less than 10 knots. cloudy. waves
1 to 2 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 251601
nshmqt
expires:202512252100;;205123

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1101 am est thu dec 25 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.


lsz249-252100-
marquette to munising mi-
1101 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday morning...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots veering southeast 10 to
15 knots late. cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers late.
waves 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet subsiding to 2 to
4 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots. cloudy. a chance of
snow showers through late evening, then snow showers likely
possibly mixed with sleet by midnight. a slight chance of
freezing rain late. waves building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to
7 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.friday...south wind 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 5 to 15 knots
in the afternoon. cloudy. snow showers possibly mixed with sleet
in the morning, then a slight chance of rain showers, freezing
rain and snow showers in the afternoon. waves subsiding to 1 to
2 feet. 
.friday night...south wind 5 to 15 knots. cloudy. waves calm to
1 foot. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 251601
nshmqt
expires:202512252100;;205122

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1101 am est thu dec 25 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.


lsz248-252100-
huron islands to marquette mi-
1101 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday morning...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots veering southeast late.
gusts up to 27 knots. cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers
late. waves 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet subsiding to 3 to
5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 20 to 25 knots with gale force gusts up
to 34 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow showers through midnight. a
slight chance of sleet by midnight. snow showers late. waves
building to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet, then subsiding
to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. 
.friday...south wind 15 to 25 knots becoming west 5 to 15 knots
in the afternoon. cloudy. snow showers possibly mixed with
freezing rain and sleet in the morning. waves subsiding to 1 to
2 feet. 
.friday night...southwest wind less than 10 knots backing south
after midnight. cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 251601
nshmqt
expires:202512252100;;205124

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1101 am est thu dec 25 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.


lsz250-252100-
munising to grand marais mi-
1101 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday morning...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots late. cloudy. freezing spray by late morning. a slight
chance of snow showers late. waves 3 to 6 feet occasionally to
8 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to
32 knots. a chance of snow showers through late evening, then
snow showers by midnight. a slight chance of freezing rain late.
waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet, then building to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet. 
.friday...south wind 15 to 25 knots. cloudy. snow showers
possibly mixed with sleet in the morning, then a chance of
freezing rain and snow showers in the afternoon. waves subsiding
to 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday night...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. waves calm
to 1 foot. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 251601
nshmqt
expires:202512252100;;205125

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1101 am est thu dec 25 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.


lsz251-252100-
grand marais to whitefish point mi-
1101 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday morning...

.rest of today...northeast wind 15 to 20 knots veering east 10 to
15 knots late. cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers late.
waves 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet subsiding to 2 to
3 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots increasing to up to
30 knots late. gale force gusts up to 37 knots. a chance of snow
showers through late evening, then snow showers by midnight.
freezing spray late. waves building to 4 to 7 feet occasionally
to 9 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind up to 30 knots diminishing to 10 to
20 knots in the afternoon. snow showers in the morning, then a
chance of snow showers possibly mixed with freezing rain in the
afternoon. waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. waves
subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 251601
nshmqt
expires:202512252100;;205120

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1101 am est thu dec 25 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.


lsz246-252100-
point isabelle to lower entrance of portage canal mi-
1101 am est thu dec 25 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through friday morning...

.rest of today...east wind 15 to 20 knots veering southeast late.
gusts up to 28 knots. cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers
late. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to
7 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to
32 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow showers through late evening,
then snow showers by midnight. a slight chance of sleet late.
waves building to 7 to 10 feet occasionally to 13 feet, then
subsiding to 6 to 9 feet occasionally to 11 feet. 
.friday...south wind 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 28 knots
veering west less than 10 knots in the afternoon. cloudy. snow
showers possibly mixed with freezing rain in the morning. waves
subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday night...variable wind less than 10 knots. cloudy. waves
1 to 2 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$