fzus51 kcle 281419
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
919 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lez142>144-282115-
maumee bay to reno beach oh-reno beach to the islands oh-
the islands to vermilion oh-
919 am est sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through tuesday
morning...
...low water advisory in effect from 1 am monday to 1 am est
tuesday...

.this afternoon...south winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. rain likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west and
increasing to 30 knots. rain with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 4 to 7 feet. waves
occasionally around 9 feet. 
.monday...southwest gales to 40 knots becoming west. a chance of
snow in the morning, then snow in the afternoon. waves 6 to
10 feet. waves occasionally around 13 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 40 knots diminishing to 35 knots. a
chance of snow in the evening. waves 6 to 10 feet. waves
occasionally around 13 feet. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

see lake erie open lakes forecast for tuesday through thursday.

the water temperature off toledo is 35 degrees, off cleveland 37
degrees, and off erie 34 degrees.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 281506
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nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1006 am est sun dec 28 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.


lez444-282315-
michigan waters of lake erie from detroit river to north cape mi-
1006 am est sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through tuesday
morning...
...low water advisory in effect from 1 am monday to 1 am est
tuesday...

.rest of today...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south
10 to 15 knots late in the afternoon. rain late in the morning,
then rain and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
widespread dense fog. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west gales to
35 knot gales with gusts to 45 knot gales. widespread dense fog
early in the evening. patchy dense fog in the late evening and
early morning. a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. rain. a
chance of light snow and a slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. 
.monday...west gales to 40 knot gales with gusts to 45 knot
gales. mostly cloudy. scattered light snow showers early in the
morning, then numerous light snow showers in the late morning and
afternoon. 
.monday night...west gales to 35 knot gales diminishing to
30 knots in the late evening and overnight. gusts to 40 knot
gales. mostly cloudy. 

gales are expected to continue beyond the forecast period. please
refer to the open lakes forecast for more information.

waves omitted due to ice coverage.

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

the water temperature at belle isle is 33 degrees.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 281506
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expires:202512282315;;378461

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1006 am est sun dec 28 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.


lhz422-282315-
inner saginaw bay sw of point au gres to bay port mi-
1006 am est sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through tuesday
morning...
...low water advisory in effect from 1 am to 4 pm est monday...

.rest of today...east winds 5 to 10 knots. a chance of light rain
late in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. widespread dense
fog. 
.tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 35 knot gales in the late evening and
early morning, then becoming southwest gales to 40 knot gales
with gusts to 45 knot gales after midnight. widespread dense fog
until early morning. rain until early morning, then a chance of
light rain and snow after midnight. 
.monday...west gales to 40 knot gales veering to the northwest at
40 knot gales early in the afternoon. gusts to 45 knot gales.
light snow showers until late afternoon, then numerous light snow
showers early in the afternoon. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 40 knot gales. isolated gusts
to 50 knot storms possible diminishing to gusts to 40 knot gales after
midnight. mostly cloudy. a storm warning may be needed.

gales are expected to continue beyond the forecast period. please
refer to the open lakes forecast for more information.

waves omitted due to ice coverage.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 281506
nshdtx
expires:202512282315;;378464

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1006 am est sun dec 28 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.


lhz442-282315-
harbor beach to port sanilac mi-
1006 am est sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through tuesday
morning...

.rest of today...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to
10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. rain late in the morning, then
rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
widespread dense fog. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots in the late evening and early morning, then becoming
southwest to 30 knots with gusts to 40 knot gales after midnight.
widespread dense fog until early morning. a slight chance of
thunderstorms early in the evening. rain until early morning,
then a chance of light rain and snow after midnight. waves 2 to
4 feet building to 5 to 7 feet after midnight. waves occasionally
around 10 feet. 
.monday...west gales to 35 knot gales veering to the northwest at
35 knot gales early in the afternoon. gusts to 45 knot gales.
light snow showers. freezing spray in the late morning and
afternoon. waves 5 to 7 feet building to 10 to 14 feet early in
the afternoon. waves occasionally around 18 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 40 knot gales. isolated gusts 
to 50 knot storms diminishing to gusts to 40 knot gales after 
midnight. mostly cloudy. light snow showers early in the evening, 
then scattered light snow showers in the late evening and 
overnight. freezing spray. waves 12 to 16 feet. waves occasionally
around 20 feet. a storm warning may be needed.

gales are expected to continue beyond the forecast period. please
refer to the open lakes forecast for more information.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 281506
nshdtx
expires:202512282315;;378465

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1006 am est sun dec 28 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.


lhz443-282315-
port sanilac to port huron mi-
1006 am est sun dec 28 2025

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through tuesday
morning...

.rest of today...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. rain late in the
morning, then rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. widespread dense fog. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to
1 to 3 feet late in the afternoon. 
.tonight...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 20 to
25 knots in the late evening and early morning, then becoming
southwest gales to 35 knot gales after midnight. widespread dense
fog until early morning. a chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. rain. a chance of light snow and a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 4 to
6 feet. waves occasionally around 8 feet. 
.monday...west gales to 35 knot gales with gusts to 45 knot
gales. light snow showers. freezing spray early in the afternoon.
waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 12 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 40 knot gales with gusts to
45 knot gales. mostly cloudy. light snow showers early in the
evening. scattered light snow showers in the late evening and
early morning. freezing spray. waves 8 to 12 feet. waves
occasionally around 15 feet. 

gales are expected to continue beyond the forecast period. please
refer to the open lakes forecast for more information.

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

$$

fzus53 kgrr 281649
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expires:202512282200;;382392

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz848-282200-
whitehall to pentwater mi-
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

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

.rest of today...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. a chance of rain
showers late in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. areas of
dense fog through the day. waves around 1 foot. 
.tonight...northeast winds 10 to 20 knots becoming northwest gales
to 45 knots in the late evening and overnight. rain and snow
showers. patchy fog. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 14 to 18 feet. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 60 knots. snow showers with
light freezing rain likely. freezing spray and areas of dense fog.
waves 17 to 21 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 45 knots. mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. freezing spray. waves 14 to 18 feet
subsiding to 10 to 14 feet after midnight. 
.tuesday...northwest winds to 30 knots backing west early in the
afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 7 to 11 feet. 
.wednesday...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.new years day...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
5 to 7 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 281649
nshgrr
expires:202512282200;;382391

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz849-282200-
pentwater to manistee mi-
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

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

.rest of today...east winds 10 to 15 knots. a chance of rain showers
late in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. patchy fog through
the day. waves 1 foot or less. 
.tonight...northeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming northwest gales to
45 knots in the late evening and overnight. rain and snow showers.
patchy fog. waves 1 to 2 feet building to 12 to 16 feet. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 60 knots. snow showers and
a slight chance of light freezing rain. freezing spray, blowing snow
and areas of dense fog. waves 18 to 22 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 45 knots. mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. freezing spray. waves 14 to 18 feet
subsiding to 9 to 13 feet after midnight. 
.tuesday...northwest gales to 35 knots backing west to 30 knots in
the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 7 to 10 feet
subsiding to 5 to 7 feet early in the afternoon. 
.wednesday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots in
the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow
showers. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.new years day...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
5 to 7 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 281649
nshgrr
expires:202512282200;;382396

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz844-282200-
st joseph to south haven mi-
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

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

.rest of today...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. rain showers late
in the morning, then rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. patchy fog late in the morning. areas of fog in the
afternoon. waves around 1 foot. 
.tonight...west gales to 45 knots increasing to storm force winds to
50 knots after midnight. snow showers with rain likely. patchy fog.
waves 4 to 6 feet building to 13 to 17 feet in the late evening and
overnight. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 55 knots decreasing to
gales to 45 knots early in the afternoon. snow showers. areas of
dense fog. waves 17 to 21 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 45 knots. snow showers likely.
freezing spray. waves 15 to 19 feet subsiding to 11 to 15 feet after
midnight. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 8 to 12 feet
subsiding to 6 to 8 feet early in the afternoon. 
.wednesday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots in
the late morning and afternoon. cloudy with a chance of snow
showers. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.new years day...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves 6 to 8 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 281649
nshgrr
expires:202512282200;;382395

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz845-282200-
south haven to holland mi-
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

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

.rest of today...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. rain showers late
in the morning, then rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. areas of dense fog through the day.
waves around 1 foot. 
.tonight...south winds to 30 knots becoming west gales to 45 knots
in the late evening and early morning, then increasing to storm
force winds to 50 knots after midnight. snow showers with rain
likely. patchy fog. waves 3 to 5 feet building to 15 to 19 feet. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 55 knots. snow showers.
freezing spray and patchy dense fog. waves 18 to 22 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 45 knots. snow showers likely.
freezing spray. waves 15 to 19 feet subsiding to 10 to 14 feet after
midnight. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy with a chance of
snow showers. waves 8 to 12 feet. 
.wednesday...northwest gales to 35 knots. snow showers likely. waves
7 to 10 feet. 
.new years day...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves 6 to 8 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 281649
nshgrr
expires:202512282200;;382394

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz846-282200-
holland to grand haven mi-
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

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

.rest of today...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. rain showers late
in the morning, then rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. areas of dense fog through the day.
waves around 1 foot. 
.tonight...southeast gales to 35 knots becoming west gales to
45 knots in the late evening and overnight. rain and snow showers.
areas of fog. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 16 to 20 feet. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 55 knots. snow showers.
freezing spray and areas of dense fog. waves 18 to 22 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 45 knots. snow showers likely.
freezing spray. waves 14 to 18 feet subsiding to 9 to 13 feet after
midnight. 
.tuesday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots in the
late morning and early afternoon, then backing west early in the
afternoon. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves 7 to
11 feet. 
.wednesday...northwest gales to 35 knots. snow showers likely. waves
6 to 9 feet. 
.new years day...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves 6 to 8 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 281649
nshgrr
expires:202512282200;;382393

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz847-282200-
grand haven to whitehall mi-
1149 am est sun dec 28 2025

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

.rest of today...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. rain showers late
in the morning, then rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. areas of dense fog through the day.
waves around 1 foot. 
.tonight...east winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west gales to 45 knots
in the late evening and overnight. rain and snow showers. patchy
fog. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 15 to 19 feet. 
.monday...northwest storm force winds to 55 knots. snow showers and
a slight chance of light freezing rain. freezing spray and areas of
dense fog. waves 16 to 20 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 45 knots. snow showers likely.
freezing spray. waves 13 to 17 feet subsiding to 9 to 13 feet after
midnight. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 7 to
11 feet. 
.wednesday...northwest winds to 30 knots becoming gales to 35 knots
in the late morning and early afternoon, then decreasing to 30 knots
early in the afternoon. snow showers likely. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.new years day...northwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves 5 to 7 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kiwx 281518
nshiwx
expires:202512282245;;379130

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service northern indiana
1018 am est sun dec 28 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz043-046-282245-
new buffalo mi to st joseph mi-michigan city in to new buffalo mi-
1018 am est sun dec 28 2025

...storm warning in effect from 7 pm est this evening through
monday afternoon...

.rest of today...south winds 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to
25 knots. patchy dense fog late this morning. rain, with a 
slight chance of thunderstorms late. waves 2 feet or less.
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west and
increasing to 40 knot gales overnight. gusts up to 50 knot
storms. rain in the evening, then snow likely overnight. freezing
spray overnight. waves 3 to 5 feet building to 12 to 16 feet. 
.monday...west gales to 40 knots becoming northwest to 35 knots.
gusts up to 50 knot storms. freezing spray in the morning. snow.
waves 13 to 17 feet building to 15 to 20 feet. 
.monday night...northwest gales to 35 knots diminishing to
30 knots. gusts up to 40 knot gales. snow likely in the evening,
then a chance of snow overnight. waves 13 to 18 feet subsiding to
10 to 13 feet. 

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

$$