fzus53 kapx 161923
nshapx
expires:202604170330;;481397

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz321-170330-
whitefish bay (u.s. portion)/whitefish point to point iroquois mi-
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...light winds becoming southeast 5 to 10 knots after
midnight. widespread dense fog. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. widespread dense fog.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.friday night...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. rain showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...northwest wind 10 to 20 knots. chance of showers.
waves 7 to 10 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 161923
nshapx
expires:202604170330;;481398

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz322-170330-
st. marys river point iroquois to e. potagannissing bay-
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...light winds. patchy dense fog early in the evening,
then widespread dense fog after midnight. 
.friday...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. widespread dense fog. 
.friday night...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. rain showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. 
.saturday...west wind 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. 

winds higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 161923
nshapx
expires:202604170330;;481405

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lhz345-170330-
straits of mackinac within 5 nm of mackinac bridge including
mackinac island-
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...light winds. patchy dense fog early in the evening,
then widespread dense fog after midnight. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...east wind 15 to 20 knots. widespread dense fog. waves
2 to 4 feet. 
.friday night...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. rain showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of showers. waves
2 to 3 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 161923
nshapx
expires:202604170330;;481406

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lhz346-170330-
st ignace to false detour channel-
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots early in the evening
becoming variable 10 knots or less. widespread dense fog through
the night. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. widespread dense fog.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.friday night...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. rain showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 10 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to
6 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 161923
nshapx
expires:202604170330;;481407

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lhz347-170330-
5nm east of mackinac bridge to presque isle light mi including
bois blanc island-
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots early in the evening
becoming variable 10 knots or less. patchy fog early in the
evening, then widespread dense fog after midnight. waves 2 feet
or less. 
.friday...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. widespread dense fog.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.friday night...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. rain showers.
waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 10 to 20 knots. rain showers likely. waves
3 to 5 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 161923
nshapx
expires:202604170330;;481408

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lhz348-170330-
presque isle light to sturgeon pt mi including thunder bay
national marine sanctuary-
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots early in the evening
becoming variable 10 knots or less. patchy fog early in the
evening, then widespread dense fog after midnight. waves 2 feet
or less. 
.friday...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. widespread dense fog.
waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...south wind 10 to 20 knots. rain showers. waves
4 to 6 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 10 to 20 knots. rain showers. waves 4 to
6 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 161923
nshapx
expires:202604170330;;481409

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lhz349-170330-
sturgeon pt to alabaster mi-
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...light winds. patchy fog early in the evening, then
widespread dense fog after midnight. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. widespread dense fog.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday night...south wind 10 to 20 knots. rain showers. waves
3 to 5 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots. chance of showers.
waves 3 to 5 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 161923
nshapx
expires:202604170330;;481401

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lmz323-170330-
grand traverse bay south of a line grand traverse light to
norwood mi-
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...light winds. areas of fog early in the evening, then
widespread dense fog after midnight. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...south wind 10 to 15 knots. areas of fog. waves 2 feet
or less. 
.friday night...south wind 10 to 20 knots. rain showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of showers. waves
2 to 3 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 161923
nshapx
expires:202604170330;;481399

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lmz341-170330-
seul choix point to 5nm west of mackinac bridge-
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...light winds. patchy fog early in the evening, then
widespread dense fog after midnight. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. widespread dense fog.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday night...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. rain showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...northwest wind 10 to 20 knots. chance of showers.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 161923
nshapx
expires:202604170330;;481400

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lmz342-170330-
norwood mi to 5nm west of mackinac bridge including little
traverse bay-
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...light winds. patchy fog early in the evening, then
widespread dense fog after midnight. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. patchy dense fog. waves
2 feet or less. 
.friday night...south wind 10 to 20 knots. rain showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 10 to 20 knots. chance of showers. waves
2 to 4 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 161923
nshapx
expires:202604170330;;481402

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lmz344-170330-
sleeping bear point to grand traverse light mi-
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...light winds. patchy fog early in the evening, then
widespread dense fog after midnight. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...south wind 10 to 15 knots. patchy dense fog. waves
2 feet or less. 
.friday night...south wind 10 to 20 knots. rain showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 10 to 20 knots. chance of showers. waves
2 to 4 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 161923
nshapx
expires:202604170330;;481403

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lmz345-170330-
point betsie to sleeping bear point mi-
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...light winds. areas of dense fog. waves 2 feet or less.
.friday...south wind 10 to 15 knots. patchy dense fog. waves
2 feet or less. 
.friday night...south wind 10 to 20 knots. rain showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 10 to 20 knots. chance of showers. waves
3 to 5 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 161923
nshapx
expires:202604170330;;481404

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lmz346-170330-
manistee to point betsie mi-
323 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...light winds. patchy fog early in the evening, then
areas of dense fog after midnight. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...south wind 10 to 15 knots. areas of dense fog. waves
2 feet or less. 
.friday night...south wind 10 to 20 knots. rain showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 10 to 20 knots. chance of showers. waves
4 to 6 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus51 kbuf 162201
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
601 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lez040-041-170315-
buffalo to ripley along lake erie-
601 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...southwest winds 10 knots or less becoming west.
showers likely early, then a chance of showers. areas of fog from
late evening on. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...light and variable winds. areas of fog in the morning.
waves 1 foot or less. 
.friday night...light and variable winds becoming southeast 5 to
10 knots. partly to mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday...south winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest. a
chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.saturday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west.
rain showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then
rain showers likely overnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...west winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest. a chance
of rain showers. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet, then
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.monday...northwest winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest.
mostly cloudy, then clearing. waves 2 feet or less. 
.tuesday...south winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west. a chance of
rain showers tuesday night. waves 2 feet or less. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus51 kbuf 162201
nshbuf
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
601 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


loz045-170315-
mexico bay to the saint lawrence river along lake ontario-
601 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...southwest winds 10 knots or less becoming northwest.
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this evening, then
a chance of showers after midnight. areas of fog from late
evening on. some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds early.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...north winds 10 knots or less. patchy fog in the
morning. a chance of showers in the morning. waves 1 foot or
less. 
.friday night...north winds 10 knots or less becoming southeast.
partly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots. showers likely in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest.
showers. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet. waves
occasionally around 6 feet. 
.sunday...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest. rain
showers likely with a chance of snow showers during the day, then
a chance of rain and snow showers sunday night. waves 3 to 5 feet
building to 5 to 8 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.monday...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 10 to
15 knots. mostly cloudy, then clearing. waves 4 to 7 feet
subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.tuesday...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest. a
chance of rain showers. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to
5 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus51 kbuf 162201
nshbuf
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
601 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


loz042-170315-
niagara river to hamlin beach along lake ontario-
601 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...southwest winds 5 to 15 knots becoming west. showers
likely early, then a chance of showers. areas of fog from late
evening on. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...northwest winds less than 10 knots becoming northeast.
patchy fog in the morning. waves 1 foot or less. 
.friday night...east winds 10 knots or less becoming southeast.
partly to mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest
15 to 20 knots. a chance of showers in the morning, then showers
in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west.
showers in the evening, then showers likely overnight. waves 1 to
3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest. a chance
of rain showers during the day. waves 3 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 7 feet. 
.monday...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest 5 to
15 knots. becoming mainly clear. waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding to
1 to 3 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.tuesday...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west. mostly
cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. 

$$

fzus51 kbuf 162201
nshbuf
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
601 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lez020-170315-
upper niagara river and buffalo harbor-
601 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming light and
variable. showers likely early, then a chance of showers. areas
of fog from late evening on. 
.friday...light and variable winds. patchy fog in the morning. 
.friday night...light and variable winds. partly cloudy. 
.saturday...south winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest. a
chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west.
showers in the evening, then showers likely overnight. 
.sunday...west winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest. a chance
of rain showers during the day. 
.monday...northwest winds 10 knots or less becoming southwest.
mostly cloudy, then clearing. 
.tuesday...south winds 5 to 15 knots becoming west. a chance of
rain showers tuesday night. 

the water temperature off buffalo is 41 degrees.

$$

fzus51 kbuf 162201
nshbuf
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
601 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


loz043-044-170315-
hamlin beach to mexico bay along lake ontario
including irondequoit bay-
601 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...west winds 5 to 15 knots becoming northwest. showers
with a chance of thunderstorms early, then a chance of showers
from late evening on. areas of fog from late evening on. some
thunderstorms may produce gusty winds early. waves 2 feet or
less. 
.friday...northwest winds 10 knots or less. patchy fog in the
morning. a chance of showers in the morning. waves 1 foot or
less. 
.friday night...northwest winds 10 knots or less becoming
southeast. partly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots. showers likely in the afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.saturday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west.
showers. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet. waves
occasionally around 6 feet. 
.sunday...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest. rain
showers likely with a chance of snow showers during the day, then
a chance of rain and snow showers sunday night. waves 3 to 6 feet
building to 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.monday...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 10 to
15 knots. partly cloudy, then becoming mainly clear. waves 5 to
8 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around
10 feet. 
.tuesday...south winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west 15 to
20 knots. a chance of rain showers tuesday night. waves 1 to
3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

the water temperature off rochester is 41 degrees.

$$

fzus51 kcle 161940
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
340 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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>144-170215-
maumee bay to reno beach oh-reno beach to the islands oh-
the islands to vermilion oh-
340 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...west winds 5 to 15 knots becoming north less than
10 knots. a chance of showers and thunderstorms early, then a
chance of showers late this evening. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...northeast winds 10 knots or less becoming east. partly
sunny. waves 1 foot or less. 
.friday night...east winds 5 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots. a chance of showers overnight. waves 2 feet or less. 
.saturday...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. showers
with a chance of thunderstorms. waves 1 to 3 feet. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

see lake erie open lakes forecast for sunday through tuesday.

the water temperature off toledo is 50 degrees, off cleveland 46
degrees, and off erie 48 degrees.

$$

fzus51 kcle 161940
nshcle
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
340 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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>149-170215-
vermilion to avon point oh-avon point to willowick oh-
willowick to geneva-on-the lake oh-geneva-on-the-
lake to conneaut oh-conneaut oh to ripley ny-
340 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...southwest winds 10 knots or less becoming west. a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early, then a chance
of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms late this
evening. a slight chance of showers after midnight. waves 1 to
3 feet. 
.friday...northwest winds less than 10 knots becoming north.
mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. waves
1 foot or less. 
.friday night...northeast winds 10 knots or less becoming south
10 to 15 knots. a chance of showers overnight. waves 2 feet or
less. 
.saturday...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest.
showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

see lake erie open lakes forecast for sunday through tuesday.

the water temperature off toledo is 50 degrees, off cleveland 46
degrees, and off erie 48 degrees.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 162200
nshdlh
expires:202604170400;;487485

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz148-170400-
oak point to saxon harbor wi-
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...northeast wind 5 knots becoming southeast with gusts
to around 20 knots after midnight, then becoming south 10 to
15 knots with gusts to around 25 knots late in the night. mostly
clear. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday...south wind 10 to 15 knots becoming west 15 to 20 knots
late in the afternoon. rain and chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday night...west wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots
after midnight. chance of thunderstorms in the evening. rain
likely through the night. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots. slight chance of snow. waves 2 to 4 feet. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 162200
nshdlh
expires:202604170400;;487484

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz121-170400-
chequamegon bay-bayfield to oak point wi-
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...northeast wind 5 knots becoming south with gusts to
around 20 knots late in the night. mostly clear. waves 1 foot or
less. 
.friday...south wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots
becoming southwest late in the afternoon. rain and chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. waves 1 foot or less. 
.friday night...west wind 10 knots with gusts to around 20 knots
rising to 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 25 knots in the
late evening and overnight. rain likely and chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 15 to 20 knots easing to 10 to 15 knots in
the afternoon. gusts up to 25 knots. slight chance of snow. waves
1 to 2 feet. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 162200
nshdlh
expires:202604170400;;487475

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz140-170400-
grand portage to grand marais mn-
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 7 pm cdt this evening...

.tonight...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 20 knots
after midnight. patchy fog through the night. slight chance of
rain and snow late in the night. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 20 knots in
the morning. patchy fog in the morning. rain likely and chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to
25 knots increasing to 30 knots late in the evening, then
decreasing to 25 knots after midnight. chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. rain likely through the night. slight chance of
light freezing rain after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 25 knots
increasing to 30 knots in the late morning and afternoon. slight
chance of light freezing rain and snow in the morning. waves 1 to
3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet in the late morning and afternoon.
a small craft advisory may be needed. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 162200
nshdlh
expires:202604170400;;487476

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz141-170400-
grand marais to taconite harbor mn-
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 7 pm cdt this evening...

.tonight...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 20 knots
after midnight. patchy fog through the night. slight chance of
rain late in the night. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming north with gusts to around 20 knots late in the
afternoon. patchy fog in the morning. rain likely and chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to
1 to 3 feet in the afternoon. 
.friday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to
around 30 knots. rain likely and chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots. partly sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet
in the late morning and afternoon. a small craft advisory may be
needed. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 162200
nshdlh
expires:202604170400;;487477

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz142-170400-
taconite harbor to silver bay harbor mn-
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 7 pm cdt this evening...

.tonight...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots. patchy fog through the
night. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots becoming north with gusts
to around 20 knots late in the afternoon. patchy fog in the
morning. rain and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. waves
2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in the afternoon. 
.friday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to
around 30 knots. chance of thunderstorms in the evening. chance
of rain through the night. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots. slight chance of snow. waves 1 to 3 feet. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 162200
nshdlh
expires:202604170400;;487478

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz143-170400-
silver bay harbor to two harbors mn-
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 20 knots
until early morning. patchy fog through the night. waves 1 to
3 feet. 
.friday...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest late
in the afternoon. patchy fog through the day. rain and chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to
20 knots increasing to 25 knots in the late evening and
overnight. chance of thunderstorms in the evening. chance of rain
through the night. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots. partly sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 162200
nshdlh
expires:202604170400;;487479

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz144-170400-
two harbors to duluth mn-
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 20 knots
until early morning. patchy fog in the late evening and
overnight. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet in the late
evening and overnight. 
.friday...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest with
gusts to around 25 knots late in the afternoon. patchy fog in the
morning. rain and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. waves
1 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...west wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots. chance of thunderstorms in the evening. chance of rain
through the night. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 30 knots late
in the morning then 30 knots late in the afternoon. partly sunny.
waves 2 to 4 feet. a small craft advisory may be needed. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 162200
nshdlh
expires:202604170400;;487480

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz145-170400-
duluth mn to port wing wi-
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 20 knots in
the evening. patchy fog through the night. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.friday...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest with
gusts to around 25 knots late in the afternoon. patchy fog
through the day. rain and chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...west wind 20 to 25 knots. chance of thunderstorms
in the evening. chance of rain through the night. waves 2 to
4 feet. a small craft advisory may be needed. 
.saturday...west wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 30 knots in the
afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet. a small craft
advisory may be needed. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 162200
nshdlh
expires:202604170400;;487481

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz146-170400-
port wing to sand island wi-
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots. patchy fog in the late
evening and overnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...northeast wind 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots late in the afternoon. patchy fog through the day. rain
and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...west wind 20 to 25 knots. chance of thunderstorms
in the evening. chance of rain through the night. waves 1 to
2 feet building to 2 to 4 feet in the late evening and overnight.
a small craft advisory may be needed. 
.saturday...west wind 20 to 25 knots easing to 15 to 20 knots in
the late morning and afternoon. partly sunny. waves 3 to 5 feet.
a small craft advisory may be needed. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 162200
nshdlh
expires:202604170400;;487482

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz147-170400-
sand island to bayfield wi-
500 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...east wind 5 to 10 knots. patchy fog after midnight.
waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming northeast early in the afternoon, then becoming
west 10 to 15 knots late in the afternoon. rain and chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...west wind 20 to 25 knots. rain likely and chance
of thunderstorms in the evening. waves 1 to 2 feet building to
2 to 4 feet after midnight. a small craft advisory may be needed.
.saturday...west wind 20 to 25 knots. slight chance of snow.
waves 3 to 5 feet. a small craft advisory may be needed. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 161944
nshdtx
expires:202604170345;;482042

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
344 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lhz441-170345-
port austin to harbor beach mi-
344 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...north winds 5 to 10 knots until early morning becoming
light and variable. mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy
after midnight. areas of fog in the evening, then widespread fog
after midnight. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...light and variable winds becoming southeast 5 to
10 knots in the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy early
in the morning becoming partly cloudy. widespread fog early in
the morning, then areas of fog in the late morning and early
afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots in the late evening and overnight. partly cloudy until early
morning becoming mostly cloudy. light showers likely after midnight.
waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet in the late evening and
overnight. waves occasionally around 7 feet. a small craft advisory
may be needed.
.saturday...south winds 20 to 25 knots becoming southwest 15 to
20 knots in the late morning and afternoon. becoming partly
cloudy early in the afternoon. light showers until late
afternoon. a chance of showers early in the afternoon. waves 4 to
6 feet. waves occasionally around 8 feet. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 161944
nshdtx
expires:202604170345;;482044

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
344 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lhz443-170345-
port sanilac to port huron mi-
344 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...north winds 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy with a chance
of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy
after midnight. areas of fog in the evening, then widespread fog
after midnight. some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in
the evening. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...north winds 5 to 10 knots veering to the southeast in
the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy early in the
morning becoming partly cloudy. widespread fog early in the
morning, then areas of fog in the late morning and early
afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20
knots in the late evening and overnight. partly cloudy until early
morning becoming mostly cloudy. a chance of showers after midnight.
waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet after midnight. waves
occasionally around 7 feet. a small craft advisory may be needed.
.saturday...south winds 20 to 25 knots becoming west 15 to
20 knots early in the afternoon. light showers until late
afternoon, then showers likely early in the afternoon. waves 3 to
5 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 161944
nshdtx
expires:202604170345;;482043

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
344 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lhz442-170345-
harbor beach to port sanilac mi-
344 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...north winds 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy with a chance
of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening,
then partly cloudy after midnight. areas of fog in the evening,
then widespread fog after midnight. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...light and variable winds becoming southeast 5 to
10 knots early in the afternoon. mostly cloudy early in the
morning becoming partly cloudy. widespread fog early in the
morning, then areas of fog in the late morning and early
afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots in the late evening and overnight. partly cloudy until early
morning becoming mostly cloudy. a chance of showers after midnight.
waves 2 feet or less building to 3 to 5 feet in the late evening and
overnight. waves occasionally around 7 feet. a small craft advisory
may be needed.
.saturday...south winds 20 to 25 knots becoming southwest 15 to
20 knots in the late morning and afternoon. becoming partly
cloudy early in the afternoon. light showers until late
afternoon, then a chance of showers early in the afternoon. waves
3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 161944
nshdtx
expires:202604170345;;482045

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
344 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lez444-170345-
michigan waters of lake erie from detroit river to north cape mi-
344 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...west winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest 5 to
10 knots in the late evening and early morning, then veering to
the northeast early in the morning. partly cloudy. a chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the evening. areas of fog in the
evening, then widespread fog after midnight. some thunderstorms
may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...light and variable winds becoming southeast 5 to
10 knots early in the afternoon. partly cloudy. widespread fog
early in the morning, then areas of fog in the late morning and
early afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. partly cloudy
until early morning becoming mostly cloudy. light showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots veering to the west
early in the afternoon. rain showers and a chance of
thunderstorms. waves 2 to 4 feet. 

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

the water temperature at belle isle is 50 degrees.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 161944
nshdtx
expires:202604170345;;482041

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
344 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lhz421-170345-
outer saginaw bay sw of alabaster to port austin mi to inner
saginaw bay-
344 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots until early morning
becoming light and variable. partly cloudy. a chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. areas of fog
in the evening, then widespread fog after midnight. some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. waves
2 feet or less. 
.friday...light and variable winds becoming east 5 to 10 knots in
the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy early in the
morning becoming partly cloudy. widespread fog early in the
morning, then areas of fog in the late morning and early
afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late evening and overnight.
partly cloudy until early morning, then mostly cloudy with showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. waves 1 to 3
feet building to 3 to 5 feet in the late evening and overnight. waves
occasionally around 7 feet. a small craft advisory may be needed.
.saturday...south winds 20 to 25 knots veering to the west early
in the afternoon. gusts to 30 knots. mostly cloudy until late
afternoon becoming partly cloudy. a chance of thunderstorms early
in the morning. light showers likely until late afternoon, then a
chance of showers early in the afternoon. waves 3 to 5 feet.
waves occasionally around 6 feet. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 161944
nshdtx
expires:202604170345;;482040

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
344 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lhz422-170345-
inner saginaw bay sw of point au gres to bay port mi-
344 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots until early morning
becoming light and variable. partly cloudy. light showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. areas of fog in the
evening, then widespread fog after midnight. waves 2 feet or
less. 
.friday...light and variable winds becoming east 5 to 10 knots in
the late morning and afternoon. partly cloudy. widespread fog
early in the morning, then areas of fog in the late morning and
early afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late evening and overnight.
partly cloudy until early morning, then showers and a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5
feet in the late evening and overnight. waves occasionally around 7
feet. a small craft advisory may be needed.
.saturday...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots veering to the west
early in the afternoon. gusts to 30 knots. mostly cloudy until
late afternoon becoming partly cloudy. a chance of thunderstorms
early in the morning. rain showers likely until late afternoon,
then a chance of showers early in the afternoon. waves 3 to
5 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 

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

$$

fzus53 kgrb 162057
nshgrb
expires:202604170400;;484884

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
356 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz521-522-170400-
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-
356 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

.late this afternoon...se wind 5 to 10 kts. waves 2 ft or less.
areas of dense fog. 
.tonight...se wind 5 to 10 kts. waves 2 ft or less. areas of
dense fog in the evening, then widespread dense fog after
midnight. 
.friday...s wind 10 to 15 kts increasing to 15 to 25 kts early in
the afternoon. waves 2 to 4 ft. areas of dense fog in the
morning. a small craft advisory may be needed. 
.friday night...s wind 15 to 25 kts veering w 10 to 20 kts after
midnight. waves 2 to 4 ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft after midnight.
a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. rain showers. 
.saturday...w wind 15 to 25 kts. waves 1 to 3 ft. a chance of
showers.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 162057
nshgrb
expires:202604170400;;484886

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
356 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz542-543-170400-
sturgeon bay to two rivers wi-two rivers to sheboygan wi-
356 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

.late this afternoon...e wind 5 to 10 kts. waves 2 ft or less.
areas of dense fog. 
.tonight...s wind 5 to 10 kts. waves 2 ft or less. areas of dense
fog in the evening, then widespread dense fog after midnight. 
.friday...s wind 10 to 15 kts increasing to to 30 kts in the late
morning and afternoon. waves 1 to 3 ft building to 4 to 7 ft in
the afternoon. areas of dense fog in the morning. 
.friday night...s wind to 30 kts veering w 15 to 25 kts after
midnight. waves 5 to 8 ft. a chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. rain showers. 
.saturday...w wind 15 to 25 kts. waves 3 to 5 ft subsiding to
1 to 3 ft in the afternoon. a chance of showers.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 162057
nshgrb
expires:202604170400;;484885

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
356 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz541-170400-
rock island passage to sturgeon bay wi-
356 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

.late this afternoon...se wind 5 to 10 kts. waves 2 ft or less.
patchy fog. 
.tonight...s wind 5 to 10 kts. waves 2 ft or less. areas of fog
in the evening, then widespread dense fog after midnight. 
.friday...s wind 15 to 25 kts. waves 1 to 3 ft building to 3 to
5 ft in the afternoon. areas of dense fog in the morning. 
.friday night...s wind 15 to 25 kts veering sw after midnight.
waves 4 to 7 ft. rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms. 
.saturday...w wind 15 to 25 kts decreasing to 10 to 15 kts in the
late morning and afternoon. waves 4 to 7 ft subsiding to 2 to
4 ft in the afternoon. a chance of showers.  

$$

fzus53 kgrr 162021
nshgrr
expires:202604170800;;483980

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
421 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz849-170800-
pentwater to manistee mi-
421 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 8 am edt friday...

.through early evening...north winds 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy.
patchy dense fog. waves around 1 foot. 
.tonight...north winds 5 to 15 knots veering south after midnight.
partly cloudy. patchy dense fog in the evening, then areas of dense
fog after midnight. waves around 1 foot. 
.friday...south winds 5 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20 knots
early in the afternoon. partly sunny. areas of dense fog. waves 2 to
3 feet. 
.friday night...south winds to 30 knots. rain showers and a chance
of thunderstorms. waves 3 to 6 feet.
.saturday...west winds to 30 knots. partly sunny with a chance of
rain showers. waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.saturday night...west winds to 30 knots. partly cloudy. waves 4 to
6 feet. 
.sunday...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly sunny. waves 4 to
6 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds 10 to 20 knots. sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds to 30 knots. mostly sunny. waves 6 to
8 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 162021
nshgrr
expires:202604170800;;483985

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
421 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz844-170800-
st joseph to south haven mi-
421 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.through early evening...west winds 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots backing south after
midnight. mostly cloudy. areas of dense fog through the night. waves
1 to 2 feet. 
.friday...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots. partly sunny. areas of
dense fog. waves 1 foot or less. 
.friday night...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming after midnight.
rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 to 4 feet.
.saturday...west winds to 30 knots. rain showers. waves 3 to 5 feet.
.saturday night...west winds to 30 knots. mostly clear. waves 4 to
6 feet. 
.sunday...northwest winds to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 25 knots
early in the afternoon. sunny. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.monday...east winds around 10 knots veering south in the late
morning and early afternoon, then veering southwest early in the
afternoon. sunny. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds to 30 knots. mostly sunny. waves 3 to
5 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 162021
nshgrr
expires:202604170800;;483984

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
421 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz845-170800-
south haven to holland mi-
421 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 8 am edt friday...

.through early evening...northwest winds around 15 knots. mostly
cloudy with a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. patchy dense fog. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 15 knots backing southwest around
5 knots after midnight. partly cloudy. areas of dense fog through
the night. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots. partly sunny. areas of
dense fog. waves 1 foot or less. 
.friday night...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming after midnight.
rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms. waves 1 to 2 feet
building to 3 to 5 feet in the late evening and overnight. 
.saturday...west winds to 30 knots. rain showers. waves 4 to 6 feet.
.saturday night...west winds to 30 knots. partly cloudy. waves 5 to
7 feet. 
.sunday...northwest winds to 30 knots. sunny. waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.monday...east winds around 10 knots veering south in the late
morning and early afternoon, then veering southwest early in the
afternoon. sunny. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds to 30 knots. mostly sunny. waves 5 to
7 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 162021
nshgrr
expires:202604170800;;483983

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
421 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz846-170800-
holland to grand haven mi-
421 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 8 am edt friday...

.through early evening...northwest winds around 15 knots. mostly
cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. patchy
dense fog. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 15 knots backing southwest after
midnight. partly cloudy. patchy dense fog in the evening, then areas
of dense fog after midnight. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday...southeast winds 10 to 20 knots. partly sunny. areas of
dense fog. waves around 1 foot. 
.friday night...south winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to 30 knots
after midnight. rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms. waves
2 to 3 feet building to 4 to 6 feet in the late evening and
overnight. 
.saturday...west winds to 30 knots. partly sunny with rain showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.saturday night...west winds to 30 knots. partly cloudy. waves 5 to
7 feet. 
.sunday...northwest winds to 30 knots. sunny. waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.monday...east winds around 10 knots veering southwest in the late
morning and afternoon. sunny. waves around 1 foot. 
.tuesday...southwest winds to 30 knots. mostly sunny. waves 6 to
8 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 162021
nshgrr
expires:202604170800;;483982

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
421 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz847-170800-
grand haven to whitehall mi-
421 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 8 am edt friday...

.through early evening...northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. partly
sunny. patchy dense fog. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 15 knots backing southwest after
midnight. partly cloudy. patchy dense fog in the evening, then areas
of dense fog after midnight. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20 knots
early in the afternoon. partly sunny. areas of dense fog. waves 1 to
2 feet. 
.friday night...southeast winds to 30 knots veering south after
midnight. rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms. waves 3 to
6 feet.
.saturday...west winds to 30 knots. partly sunny with rain showers.
waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.saturday night...west winds to 30 knots. partly cloudy. waves 5 to
7 feet. 
.sunday...northwest winds to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 25 knots
early in the afternoon. mostly sunny. waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.monday...east winds around 10 knots veering southwest in the late
morning and afternoon. sunny. waves around 1 foot. 
.tuesday...southwest winds to 30 knots. mostly sunny. waves 6 to
9 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 162021
nshgrr
expires:202604170800;;483981

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
421 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz848-170800-
whitehall to pentwater mi-
421 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 8 am edt friday...

.through early evening...northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. partly
sunny. patchy dense fog. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...north winds 5 to 15 knots veering southeast after
midnight. partly cloudy. patchy dense fog in the evening, then areas
of dense fog after midnight. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday...south winds 10 to 20 knots. partly sunny. areas of dense
fog. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...south winds to 30 knots. rain showers and a chance
of thunderstorms. waves 4 to 6 feet building to 5 to 7 feet after
midnight. 
.saturday...west winds to 30 knots. partly sunny with rain showers.
waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.saturday night...west winds to 30 knots. partly cloudy. waves 4 to
6 feet. 
.sunday...northwest winds to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 25 knots
early in the afternoon. mostly sunny. waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.monday...east winds 10 to 15 knots veering southwest in the late
morning and afternoon. sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tuesday...south winds to 30 knots. mostly sunny. waves 6 to 9 feet.

$$

fzus53 kiwx 161947
nshiwx
expires:202604170330;;482145

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service northern indiana
347 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz046-170330-
michigan city in to new buffalo mi-
347 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...north winds 5 to 10 knots becoming light and variable.
areas of dense fog from late evening on. waves around 1 foot. 
.friday...southeast winds 10 knots or less becoming south. areas
of fog in the morning. waves 1 foot or less. 
.friday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest
15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots. showers with a chance of
thunderstorms overnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...west winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the
afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

the water temperature at st. joseph is 49 degrees and at michigan
city is 45 degrees.

$$

fzus53 kiwx 161947
nshiwx
expires:202604170330;;482146

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service northern indiana
347 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz043-170330-
new buffalo mi to st joseph mi-
347 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...north winds 5 to 10 knots becoming light and variable.
areas of fog. waves around 1 foot. 
.friday...southeast winds 10 knots or less becoming south. areas
of fog in the morning. waves 1 foot or less. 
.friday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest
15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots. showers with a chance of
thunderstorms overnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...west winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. gusts up to 25 knots. showers in the morning. waves
2 to 4 feet. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

the water temperature at st. joseph is 49 degrees and at michigan
city is 45 degrees.

$$

fzus53 klot 162002
nshlot
expires:202604170330;;482655

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
302 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

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>742-170330-
winthrop harbor to wilmette harbor il-
wilmette harbor to northerly island il-
northerly island to calumet harbor il-
302 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 7 am cdt friday...

.tonight...northeast winds around 10 kt becoming southeast. areas
of dense fog. waves 1 to 2 ft. 
.friday...southeast winds 10 to 15 kt increasing to 15 to 25 kt.
areas of dense fog in the morning. waves 1 to 2 ft building to
2 to 4 ft. 
.friday night...south winds 15 to 20 kt becoming southwest
overnight. showers and thunderstorms. waves to 2 to 4 ft.
.saturday...west winds 15 to 25 kt. slight chance of showers in
the morning. waves 1 to 3 ft.  

$$

fzus53 klot 162002
nshlot
expires:202604170330;;482656

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
302 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

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>745-170330-
calumet harbor il to gary in-gary to burns harbor in-
burns harbor to michigan city in-
302 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

.tonight...north winds around 10 kt becoming southeast. areas of 
dense fog. waves 1 to 2 ft. 
.friday...southeast winds 10 to 15 kt becoming south and
increasing to 15 to 25 kt. areas of dense fog in the morning.
waves 1 to 3 ft. 
.friday night...south winds 15 to 25 kt becoming southwest 
overnight. showers and thunderstorms. waves 2 to 4 ft. 
.saturday...west winds 15 to 25 kt. chance of showers in the
morning. waves 2 to 4 ft.  

$$

fzus53 klot 161447
nshlot
expires:202604162230;;468302

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
947 am cdt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lmz741-742-162230-
wilmette harbor to northerly island il-
northerly island to calumet harbor il-
947 am cdt thu apr 16 2026

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 25 kt becoming west 10 to
15 kt early this afternoon, then shifting to northeast in the 
afternoon. patchy fog. a chance of showers and slight chance of 
thunderstorms. waves 1 to 2 ft. 
.tonight...northeast winds around 10 kt becoming southeast
overnight. areas of fog. waves 1 to 2 ft. 
.friday...southeast winds 10 to 20 kt becoming south 15 to 25 kt.
areas of fog in the morning. waves 1 to 2 ft building to 2 to
4 ft.
.friday night...south winds 15 to 25 kt becoming southwest 
overnight. showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then 
showers and a chance of thunderstorms overnight. waves 2 to 4 ft. 
 

$$

fzus53 klot 161447
nshlot
expires:202604162230;;468301

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
947 am cdt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lmz740-162230-
winthrop harbor to wilmette harbor il-
947 am cdt thu apr 16 2026

.rest of today...variable winds less than 10 kt becoming 
northeast 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. patchy fog. a chance of 
showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. waves 1 to 2 ft.
.tonight...northeast winds around 10 kt becoming southeast
overnight. areas of fog. waves 1 to 2 ft. 
.friday...southeast winds 10 to 20 kt increasing to 15 to 25 kt. 
areas of fog in the morning. waves 1 to 2 ft building to 2 to 4 
ft.
.friday night...south winds 15 to 25 kt becoming southwest 
overnight. showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then 
showers and slight chance of thunderstorms overnight. waves 2 to 
4 ft. 

$$

fzus53 kmkx 162010
nshmkx
expires:202604170900;;483560

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
310 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz646-170900-
wind point wi to winthrop harbor il-
310 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 7 am cdt friday...

.through early evening...north wind 5 to 10 knots. partly sunny
with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. patchy
dense fog. waves around 1 foot. 
.tonight...northeast wind 5 to 10 knots becoming east late in the
evening, then veering south after midnight rising to 5 to
10 knots early in the morning. areas of dense fog. waves around
1 foot. 
.friday...south wind 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast 10 to
15 knots in the late morning and early afternoon, then rising to
15 to 20 knots late in the afternoon. areas of dense fog in the
morning. waves around 1 foot building to 2 to 4 feet late in the
afternoon. 
.friday night...south wind 15 to 20 knots veering southwest early
in the morning. rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms
through the night. waves 3 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 15 to 20 knots. chance of showers through
the day. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmkx 162010
nshmkx
expires:202604170900;;483557

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
310 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz643-170900-
sheboygan to port washington wi-
310 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 7 am cdt friday...

.through early evening...north wind 5 to 10 knots. partly sunny.
patchy dense fog. waves around 1 foot. 
.tonight...northeast wind 5 to 10 knots becoming south late in
the evening, then rising to 5 to 10 knots after midnight becoming
south 5 to 10 knots early in the morning. patchy dense fog
through around midnight, then areas of dense fog after midnight.
waves around 1 foot. 
.friday...south wind 10 to 15 knots rising to 15 to 20 knots
early in the afternoon, then becoming south 15 to 20 knots with
gusts to around 25 knots late in the afternoon. areas of dense
fog in the morning. waves around 1 foot building to 3 to 5 feet
in the afternoon. 
.friday night...south wind 15 to 25 knots veering west early in
the morning. rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms. waves
5 to 7 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet early in the morning. 
.saturday...west wind 15 to 25 knots easing to 10 to 20 knots
late in the morning, then becoming 15 to 20 knots early in the
afternoon becoming 10 to 20 knots late in the afternoon. chance
of showers. waves 3 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet early in
the afternoon, then building to 2 to 4 feet late in the
afternoon. 

$$

fzus53 kmkx 162010
nshmkx
expires:202604170900;;483558

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
310 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz644-170900-
port washington to north point light wi-
310 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 7 am cdt friday...

.through early evening...north wind 5 to 10 knots. partly sunny.
patchy dense fog. waves around 1 foot. 
.tonight...northeast wind 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast late
in the evening, then veering south after midnight rising to 5 to
10 knots early in the morning. patchy dense fog in the evening,
then areas of dense fog in the late evening and overnight. waves
around 1 foot. 
.friday...south wind 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast 10 to
15 knots late in the morning, then rising to 15 to 20 knots in
the afternoon. areas of dense fog in the morning. waves around
1 foot building to 3 to 4 feet in the afternoon. 
.friday night...south wind 15 to 20 knots becoming 10 to 20 knots
late in the evening, then veering southwest 15 to 20 knots after
midnight veering west early in the morning. rain showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. waves 4 to 6 feet subsiding to 3 to
4 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 10 to 20 knots. slight chance of showers
through the day. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet in
the afternoon. 

$$

fzus53 kmkx 162010
nshmkx
expires:202604170900;;483559

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
310 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz645-170900-
north point light to wind point wi-
310 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 7 am cdt friday...

.through early evening...north wind 5 to 10 knots. partly sunny.
patchy dense fog. waves around 1 foot. 
.tonight...northeast wind 5 to 10 knots becoming east late in the
evening, then veering south after midnight rising to 5 to
10 knots early in the morning. areas of dense fog. waves around
1 foot. 
.friday...south wind 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast 10 to
15 knots late in the morning, then rising to 15 to 20 knots in
the afternoon. areas of dense fog in the morning. waves around
1 foot building to 3 to 4 feet in the afternoon. 
.friday night...south wind 15 to 20 knots veering west early in
the morning. chance of thunderstorms through around midnight.
rain showers through the night. slight chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. waves 3 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet late in
the evening, then subsiding to 3 to 4 feet after midnight. 
.saturday...west wind 15 to 20 knots. chance of showers in the
morning. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet in the late
morning and afternoon. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 162100
nshmqt
expires:202604170800;;485096

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz248-170800-
huron islands to marquette mi-
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.late this afternoon...east wind 10 to 15 knots. partly cloudy.
patchy dense fog. waves calm to 1 foot building to 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly clear. patchy
fog through late evening, then areas of dense fog by midnight.
waves building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday...south wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 32 knots.
partly cloudy. a slight chance of rain showers late. waves
building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.friday night...south wind up to 30 knots veering west 20 to
25 knots after midnight. rain showers and a chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers likely possibly
mixed with sleet after midnight. waves building to 4 to 7 feet
occasionally to 9 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...west wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to
39 knots. mostly cloudy. a slight chance of rain showers and
sleet possibly mixed with snow showers in the morning, then a
slight chance of snow showers and sleet in the afternoon. waves
building to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 162100
nshmqt
expires:202604170800;;485095

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz247-170800-
lower entrance of portage canal to huron islands mi including
keweenaw and huron bays-
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.late this afternoon...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly
sunny. patchy dense fog. waves calm to 1 foot building to 1 to
2 feet. 
.tonight...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots veering southeast less
than 10 knots late. partly cloudy. areas of dense fog through the
night. waves building to 2 to 3 feet, then subsiding to 1 to
2 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind less than 10 knots becoming south 15 to
25 knots by late morning. partly cloudy. a chance of rain showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms late. waves building to 3 to
5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 
.friday night...southwest wind 20 to 25 knots veering west after
midnight. rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then a chance of rain showers possibly mixed with snow
showers and sleet after midnight. waves building to 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...west wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to
38 knots. mostly cloudy. a slight chance of rain showers, snow
showers and sleet in the morning, then a slight chance of snow
showers in the afternoon. waves building to 4 to 7 feet
occasionally to 9 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 162100
nshmqt
expires:202604170800;;485094

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz246-170800-
point isabelle to lower entrance of portage canal mi-
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.late this afternoon...east wind 10 to 15 knots. partly cloudy.
patchy dense fog. waves calm to 1 foot building to 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...east wind 10 to 15 knots becoming 5 to 15 knots late.
mostly cloudy through midnight then becoming partly cloudy.
patchy fog through late evening, then areas of dense fog by
midnight. waves building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
25 knots by late morning. mostly cloudy. areas of dense fog
through mid morning. a chance of rain showers and a slight chance
of thunderstorms late. waves building to 5 to 8 feet occasionally
to 10 feet. 
.friday night...south wind 15 to 25 knots veering west after
midnight. gusts up to 32 knots. cloudy. rain showers and a chance
of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain showers
possibly mixed with snow showers and sleet after midnight. waves
subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...west wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to
40 knots. mostly cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers possibly
mixed with rain showers and sleet in the morning, then a slight
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. waves building to 3 to
5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 162100
nshmqt
expires:202604170800;;485093

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz244-245-170800-
eagle river to manitou island mi-
manitou island to point isabelle mi-
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.late this afternoon...east wind less than 10 knots. partly
cloudy. patchy dense fog. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.tonight...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots
late. partly cloudy. patchy fog through late evening, then
widespread dense fog by midnight. areas of dense fog late. waves
building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.friday...southeast wind up to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. areas of
dense fog through mid morning. a slight chance of rain showers
late. waves building to 6 to 9 feet occasionally to 11 feet. 
.friday night...south wind up to 30 knots veering west 15 to
25 knots after midnight. cloudy. rain showers and a chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain showers
possibly mixed with freezing rain, snow showers and sleet after
midnight. waves building to 7 to 10 feet occasionally to 13 feet,
then subsiding to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.saturday...west wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to
40 knots. mostly cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers possibly
mixed with rain showers and sleet in the morning, then a slight
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. waves building to 7 to
10 feet occasionally to 13 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 162100
nshmqt
expires:202604170800;;485092

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz242-243-170800-
ontonagon to upper entrance of portage canal mi-
upper entrance of portage canal to eagle river mi-
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.late this afternoon...northeast wind less than 10 knots. mostly
sunny. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.tonight...east wind 10 to 15 knots veering southeast by
midnight. mostly clear. patchy fog by midnight. waves building to
1 to 2 feet. 
.friday...south wind 10 to 20 knots. mostly sunny through mid
morning then becoming mostly cloudy. a chance of rain showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms late. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday night...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots veering west 20 to
25 knots after midnight. cloudy. rain showers and a chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain showers
possibly mixed with snow showers and sleet after midnight. waves
building to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. 
.saturday...west wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to
37 knots. mostly cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers possibly
mixed with freezing rain and sleet in the morning, then a slight
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. waves building to 8 to
11 feet occasionally to 14 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 162100
nshmqt
expires:202604170800;;485091

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz240-241-170800-
saxon harbor wi to black river mi-
black river to ontonagon mi-
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026 /400 pm cdt thu apr 16 2026/

.late this afternoon...east wind 10 to 15 knots. sunny. waves
calm to 1 foot. 
.tonight...southeast wind less than 10 knots veering south 10 to
20 knots by midnight. clear. waves building to 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday...south wind 10 to 20 knots veering southwest 15 to
20 knots late. mostly sunny through mid morning then becoming
mostly cloudy. a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms by
late morning. showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms late.
waves building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots. cloudy. rain showers
and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight
chance of rain showers, snow showers and sleet after midnight.
waves building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 20 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy with a slight
chance of snow showers. waves building to 5 to 8 feet
occasionally to 10 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 162100
nshmqt
expires:202604170800;;485090

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lmz248-250-170800-
seul choix point to point detour mi-
5nm east of a line from fairport mi to rock island passage-
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.late this afternoon...southwest wind less than 10 knots. mostly
sunny. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.tonight...variable wind less than 10 knots becoming southeast
less than 10 knots by midnight. partly cloudy through midnight
then becoming mostly cloudy. patchy fog through late evening,
then areas of dense fog by midnight. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.friday...southeast wind 5 to 15 knots becoming 10 to 15 knots
late. mostly cloudy. waves building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...south wind 15 to 25 knots veering southwest after
midnight. rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. waves building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to
8 feet. 
.saturday...northwest wind 10 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. a
chance of rain showers in the morning, then a slight chance of
rain showers possibly mixed with snow showers in the afternoon.
waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 162100
nshmqt
expires:202604170800;;485089

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lmz221-170800-
green bay north of line from cedar river mi to rock island
passage-
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.late this afternoon...south wind less than 10 knots. mostly
sunny. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.tonight...south wind less than 10 knots. partly cloudy through
midnight then becoming mostly cloudy. patchy fog through late
evening, then areas of dense fog by midnight. waves calm to
1 foot. 
.friday...southeast wind 5 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. areas of
dense fog through mid morning. waves building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...south wind 15 to 20 knots veering southwest after
midnight. rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. waves building to 2 to 4 feet, then subsiding to
2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 10 to 15 knots. partly cloudy. a chance of
rain showers in the morning, then a slight chance of rain showers
and snow showers in the afternoon. waves subsiding to 1 to
2 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 162100
nshmqt
expires:202604170800;;485099

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz251-170800-
grand marais to whitefish point mi-
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.late this afternoon...northwest wind less than 10 knots. mostly
cloudy. patchy dense fog. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.tonight...variable wind less than 10 knots becoming southeast
less than 10 knots by midnight. mostly cloudy through midnight
then becoming partly cloudy. areas of dense fog. waves calm to
1 foot. 
.friday...southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. partly cloudy. areas of
dense fog through mid morning. waves building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.friday night...southeast wind 20 to 25 knots veering south after
midnight. a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening,
then rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. waves building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet,
then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...west wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to
37 knots. mostly cloudy. a chance of rain showers possibly mixed
with snow showers in the morning, then a slight chance of snow
showers possibly mixed with rain showers and sleet in the
afternoon. waves building to 10 to 14 feet occasionally to
18 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 162100
nshmqt
expires:202604170800;;485098

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz250-170800-
munising to grand marais mi-
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.late this afternoon...northeast wind less than 10 knots. partly
cloudy. patchy dense fog. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.tonight...east wind less than 10 knots veering southeast by
midnight. gusts up to 18 knots. partly cloudy. patchy fog through
late evening, then areas of dense fog by midnight. waves calm to
1 foot. 
.friday...south wind 10 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to 25 knots
late. partly cloudy. patchy dense fog through mid morning. waves
building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.friday night...south wind 20 to 25 knots veering west after
midnight. rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. waves building to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to
9 feet. 
.saturday...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts
up to 37 knots. mostly cloudy. a chance of rain showers possibly
mixed with snow showers in the morning, then a slight chance of
snow showers possibly mixed with rain showers and freezing rain
in the afternoon. waves building to 9 to 12 feet occasionally to
15 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 162100
nshmqt
expires:202604170800;;485097

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

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.


lsz249-170800-
marquette to munising mi-
500 pm edt thu apr 16 2026

.late this afternoon...east wind less than 10 knots. mostly
sunny. patchy dense fog. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.tonight...east wind less than 10 knots veering south 5 to
15 knots by midnight. partly cloudy. patchy fog through late
evening, then areas of dense fog by midnight. waves calm to
1 foot. 
.friday...south wind 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 25 knots
by late morning. partly cloudy. patchy fog through mid morning.
waves building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 
.friday night...south wind up to 30 knots veering west 20 to
25 knots after midnight. rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers after midnight.
waves subsiding to 2 to 4 feet, then building to 4 to 7 feet
occasionally to 9 feet. 
.saturday...northwest wind up to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. a
chance of rain showers possibly mixed with snow showers and sleet
in the morning, then a slight chance of snow showers possibly
mixed with sleet in the afternoon. waves building to 7 to 10 feet
occasionally to 13 feet. 

$$