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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
151 am est fri jan 9 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.


lhz346-091500-
st ignace to false detour channel-
151 am est fri jan 9 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 11 am est this morning...
...gale warning in effect from 11 am est this morning through
this evening...

.today...south wind 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots in the morning, then becoming northwest 15 to 25 knots
with gusts to around 35 knots in the late morning. patchy fog
early in the morning. chance of showers early in the morning.
rain showers likely and snow showers in the morning, then chance
of showers and slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 12 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...east wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers likely. waves
2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...northeast wind 10 to 20 knots. snow showers.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
151 am est fri jan 9 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.


lhz347-091500-
5nm east of mackinac bridge to presque isle light mi including
bois blanc island-
151 am est fri jan 9 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 11 am est this morning...
...gale warning in effect from 11 am est this morning through
this evening...

.today...south wind 10 to 20 knots becoming 10 to 15 knots in the
morning, then becoming west 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
35 knots in the late morning becoming northwest gales to 35 knots
in the afternoon decreasing to up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 40 knots. patchy fog early in the morning. slight chance
of showers early in the morning. rain showers likely in the
morning, then slight chance of rain and snow showers in the
afternoon. waves 5 to 8 feet building to 8 to 11 feet in the
morning. waves occasionally around 14 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
5 to 8 feet. 
.saturday...east wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers likely. waves
3 to 5 feet. 
.saturday night...northeast wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to
around 35 knots. snow showers. waves 4 to 7 feet. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
151 am est fri jan 9 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.


lhz348-091500-
presque isle light to sturgeon pt mi including thunder bay
national marine sanctuary-
151 am est fri jan 9 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 11 am est this morning...
...gale warning in effect from 11 am est this morning through
this evening...

.today...south wind 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest 10 to
20 knots in the late morning, then becoming northwest gales to
35 knots in the afternoon decreasing to up to 30 knots with gusts
to around 40 knots early in the evening. patchy dense fog through
the day. chance of showers through the day. waves 8 to 11 feet.
waves occasionally around 14 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
6 to 9 feet. 
.saturday...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.saturday night...north wind 15 to 25 knots. snow showers. waves
4 to 7 feet. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
151 am est fri jan 9 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.


lhz349-091500-
sturgeon pt to alabaster mi-
151 am est fri jan 9 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 11 am est this morning...
...gale warning in effect from 11 am est this morning through
this evening...

.today...south wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around 35 knots
becoming west with gusts to around 40 knots in the afternoon.
patchy dense fog through the day. chance of showers early in the
morning. slight chance of showers in the afternoon. waves 5 to
8 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...west wind 10 to 20 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
151 am est fri jan 9 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.


lmz323-091500-
grand traverse bay south of a line grand traverse light to
norwood mi-
151 am est fri jan 9 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 9 am est this morning...
...gale warning in effect from 9 am est this morning through this
afternoon...

.today...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. patchy fog early in the morning. chance of showers
early in the morning. rain showers and snow showers in the
morning. waves 2 to 3 feet building to 5 to 8 feet in the
morning. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.tonight...north wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to
4 feet. 
.saturday...southeast wind 5 to 10 knots. snow showers. waves
2 feet or less. 
.saturday night...north wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. snow showers. waves 2 to 4 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
151 am est fri jan 9 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.


lmz345-346-091500-
point betsie to sleeping bear point mi-
manistee to point betsie mi-
151 am est fri jan 9 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 9 am est this morning...
...gale warning in effect from 9 am est this morning through this
afternoon...

.today...northwest wind up to 30 knots decreasing to 10 to
20 knots early in the evening. gusts up to 35 knots early in the
morning. patchy fog early in the morning. showers likely and
slight chance of thunderstorms early in the morning. rain showers
and slight chance of snow showers in the morning. waves 2 to
4 feet building to 7 to 10 feet in the morning. waves
occasionally around 12 feet. 
.tonight...east wind 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to
4 feet. 
.saturday...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. snow showers. waves
2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to
around 35 knots. snow showers. waves 5 to 8 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
151 am est fri jan 9 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.


lmz344-091500-
sleeping bear point to grand traverse light mi-
151 am est fri jan 9 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 9 am est this morning...
...gale warning in effect from 9 am est this morning through this
afternoon...

.today...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. patchy fog early in the morning. showers likely and
slight chance of thunderstorms early in the morning. rain showers
and slight chance of snow showers in the morning. waves 2 to
3 feet building to 6 to 9 feet in the morning. waves occasionally
around 11 feet. 
.tonight...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. snow showers. waves
2 feet or less. 
.saturday night...north wind 10 to 20 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. snow 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.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
151 am est fri jan 9 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.


lmz342-091500-
norwood mi to 5nm west of mackinac bridge including little
traverse bay-
151 am est fri jan 9 2026

...gale warning in effect from 7 am est this morning through this
evening...

.today...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. patchy fog early in the morning. showers likely early
in the morning. rain showers with snow showers likely in the
morning. waves 2 to 3 feet building to 6 to 9 feet in the
morning. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...east wind 10 to 15 knots. snow showers. waves 2 feet
or less. 
.saturday night...north wind 10 to 20 knots. snow showers. waves
2 to 4 feet. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
151 am est fri jan 9 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.


lmz341-091500-
seul choix point to 5nm west of mackinac bridge-
151 am est fri jan 9 2026

...gale warning in effect from 7 am est this morning through this
evening...

.today...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. patchy fog early in the morning. showers early in the
morning. slight chance of snow showers in the morning. waves 2 to
3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet in the morning. 
.tonight...west wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 feet
or less. 
.saturday...east wind 10 to 15 knots. snow showers likely. waves
2 feet or less. 
.saturday night...north wind 10 to 20 knots. chance of snow
showers. waves 2 feet or less. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
151 am est fri jan 9 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.


lsz321-091500-
whitefish bay (u.s. portion)/whitefish point to point iroquois mi-
151 am est fri jan 9 2026

...gale warning in effect from 7 am est this morning through this
evening...

.today...northeast wind 5 to 10 knots becoming north 15 to
20 knots in the morning, then becoming northwest up to 30 knots
with gusts to around 40 knots in the late morning. patchy fog
early in the morning. showers early in the morning. snow showers
likely in the morning. waves 2 feet or less building to 6 to
9 feet in the morning. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
4 to 7 feet. 
.saturday...east wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.saturday night...northeast wind 10 to 20 knots. chance of snow
showers. waves 2 to 4 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
151 am est fri jan 9 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.


lsz322-091500-
st. marys river point iroquois to e. potagannissing bay-
151 am est fri jan 9 2026

...gale warning in effect from 7 am est this morning through this
evening...

.today...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots becoming south in the
morning, then becoming northwest up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 35 knots in the late morning. patchy dense fog early in
the morning. chance of showers early in the morning. rain showers
likely and snow showers in the morning, then chance of rain and
snow showers in the afternoon. 
.tonight...north wind 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. 
.saturday...east wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers. 
.saturday night...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to
around 35 knots. chance of snow showers. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
151 am est fri jan 9 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.


lhz345-091500-
straits of mackinac within 5 nm of mackinac bridge including
mackinac island-
151 am est fri jan 9 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 11 am est this morning...
...gale warning in effect from 11 am est this morning through
this evening...

.today...south wind 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest 10 to
20 knots with gusts to around 35 knots in the late morning.
patchy fog early in the morning. showers likely early in the
morning. rain showers and snow showers in the morning. waves 2 to
3 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 feet
or less. 
.saturday...east wind 10 to 15 knots. snow showers likely. waves
2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...north wind 10 to 15 knots. snow showers. waves
2 to 3 feet. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 pm est thu jan 8 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.


lez040-041-091000-
buffalo to ripley along lake erie-
1003 pm est thu jan 8 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through friday afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from friday afternoon through friday
evening...

.overnight...southeast winds 15 to 25 knots becoming south.
a chance of showers late. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to
5 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet. 
.friday...south winds to 30 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 35 knot gales in the afternoon. showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. waves 3 to
6 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.friday night...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming northwest
and diminishing to less than 10 knots overnight. mostly cloudy.
waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to 2 feet or less. waves occasionally
around 9 feet. 
.saturday...northeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming east. rain
showers likely in the afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 15 to 25 knots becoming
southwest to 30 knots. rain showers likely in the evening, then
rain showers likely with a chance of snow showers overnight.
waves 2 feet or less building to 5 to 9 feet. waves occasionally
around 11 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming west and
diminishing to 15 to 20 knots. snow showers likely. waves 7 to
11 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around
14 feet. 
.monday...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest to
30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 5 to 8 feet. waves occasionally
around 10 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of rain
showers tuesday night. waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to 2 to
4 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 pm est thu jan 8 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-loz030-091000-
upper niagara river and buffalo harbor-lower niagara river-
1003 pm est thu jan 8 2026

.overnight...south winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. rain showers likely late. 
.friday...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest. showers
in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. 
.friday night...west winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 knots
or less overnight. mostly cloudy. 
.saturday...northeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming east. rain and
snow showers likely in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...east winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest
15 to 20 knots. rain and snow showers likely. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 10 to
15 knots. a chance of snow showers. 
.monday...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest. mostly
cloudy. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. a chance of rain showers tuesday night. 

the water temperature off buffalo is 33 degrees.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 pm est thu jan 8 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.


loz042-091000-
niagara river to hamlin beach along lake ontario-
1003 pm est thu jan 8 2026

...gale watch in effect from friday afternoon through friday
evening...

.overnight...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south
15 to 20 knots. a chance of rain showers late. waves 1 to 3 feet.
.friday...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 35 knot gales in the afternoon. showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. waves 1 to
3 feet building to 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet.
.friday night...west gales to 35 knots becoming northwest and
diminishing to 10 to 15 knots overnight. mostly cloudy. waves
3 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. waves occasionally around
7 feet. 
.saturday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming east and
increasing to 15 to 25 knots. a chance of rain and snow showers
in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 6 feet.
waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.saturday night...east winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest to
30 knots. rain and snow showers likely in the evening, then rain
showers likely with a chance of snow showers overnight. waves
3 to 5 feet building to 5 to 8 feet. waves occasionally around
10 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming west 15 to
25 knots. a chance of snow showers. waves 5 to 9 feet. waves
occasionally around 11 feet. 
.monday...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest to
30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 6 feet building to 4 to
7 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of rain
showers tuesday night. waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to
3 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 pm est thu jan 8 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.


loz043-044-091000-
hamlin beach to mexico bay along lake ontario
including irondequoit bay-
1003 pm est thu jan 8 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through friday afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from friday afternoon through friday
evening...

.overnight...southeast winds 15 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.friday...south winds to 30 knots. showers. waves 3 to 5 feet
subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet. 
.friday night...southwest gales to 35 knots becoming northwest
and diminishing to 15 to 25 knots overnight. a chance of rain
showers in the evening. waves 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally
around 7 feet. 
.saturday...northeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming east 15 to
20 knots. a chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon.
waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally
around 6 feet. 
.saturday night...east winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest.
rain showers with snow showers likely. waves 3 to 5 feet building
to 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming northwest. snow
showers likely. waves 5 to 8 feet building to 8 to 12 feet. waves
occasionally around 15 feet. 
.monday...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest. snow
showers likely during the day, then a chance of snow showers
monday night. waves 5 to 8 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 10 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. a chance of rain and snow showers during the day, then
a chance of rain showers tuesday night. waves 3 to 5 feet
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet. 

the water temperature off rochester is 35 degrees.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 pm est thu jan 8 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.


loz045-091000-
mexico bay to the saint lawrence river along lake ontario-
1003 pm est thu jan 8 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through friday afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from friday afternoon through friday
evening...

.overnight...southeast winds 15 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally
around 7 feet. 
.friday...south winds to 30 knots. rain showers. waves 4 to
7 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.friday night...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming west and
diminishing to 10 to 15 knots overnight. rain showers likely in
the evening, then a chance of rain showers overnight. waves 4 to
7 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around
9 feet. 
.saturday...northeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming east. a chance
of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet
subsiding to 1 foot or less. 
.saturday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest
and increasing to 15 to 25 knots. rain and snow showers. waves
2 feet or less building to 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around
6 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest to
30 knots. occasional snow showers. waves 6 to 9 feet building to
7 to 11 feet. waves occasionally around 14 feet. 
.monday...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest. snow
showers likely during the day, then a chance of snow showers
monday night. waves 5 to 8 feet. waves occasionally around
10 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming south. a
chance of rain and snow showers during the day, then a chance of
rain showers tuesday night. waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to 2 to
4 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
306 am est fri jan 9 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>144-091545-
maumee bay to reno beach oh-reno beach to the islands oh-
the islands to vermilion oh-
306 am est fri jan 9 2026

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

.today...south winds to 30 knots becoming west 15 to 25 knots.
rain early, then a chance of rain late this morning. waves in ice
free areas 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 6 feet. waves in ice free
areas occasionally around 7 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 10 to 15 knots becoming east less than
10 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 foot or
less. 
.saturday...east winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest. rain
likely in the afternoon. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday night...west winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. rain likely in the evening. waves 1 to 3 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

see lake erie open lakes forecast for sunday through tuesday.

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

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
306 am est fri jan 9 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.


lez145-146-091545-
vermilion to avon point oh-avon point to willowick oh-
306 am est fri jan 9 2026

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

.today...south winds to 30 knots becoming west. rain likely with
a slight chance of thunderstorms early, then a chance of rain.
waves in ice free areas 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 6 feet.
waves in ice free areas occasionally around 7 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming east and
diminishing to 10 knots or less overnight. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet subsiding to 2 feet or less. 
.saturday...east winds 10 knots or less becoming south. rain
likely in the afternoon. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west
15 to 20 knots. a chance of rain and snow in the evening, then a
chance of snow overnight. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

wave heights are for ice free areas.

see lake erie open lakes forecast for sunday through tuesday.

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

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
306 am est fri jan 9 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.


lez147>149-091545-
willowick to geneva-on-the lake oh-geneva-on-the-
lake to conneaut oh-conneaut oh to ripley ny-
306 am est fri jan 9 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 1 pm est this afternoon...
...gale warning in effect from 1 pm est this afternoon through
this evening...

.today...south winds to 30 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 35 knot gales this afternoon. rain likely with a
slight chance of thunderstorms early, then a chance of rain with
a slight chance of thunderstorms late this morning. a chance of
rain early this afternoon. waves in ice free areas 3 to 6 feet
building to 7 to 10 feet. waves in ice free areas occasionally
around 13 feet. 
.tonight...west winds to 30 knots becoming northeast and
diminishing to less than 10 knots overnight. mostly cloudy. waves
8 to 11 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. waves occasionally around
14 feet. 
.saturday...east winds 10 knots or less. rain likely in the
afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.saturday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. rain likely
with a chance of snow in the evening. waves 2 feet or less
building to 5 to 8 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

wave heights are for ice free areas.

see lake erie open lakes forecast for sunday through tuesday.

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

$$

fzus51 kcle 090224
nshcle
expires:202601090915;;030441

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
924 pm est thu jan 8 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>145-090915-
maumee bay to reno beach oh-reno beach to the islands oh-
the islands to vermilion oh-vermilion to avon point oh-
924 pm est thu jan 8 2026

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

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 15 to 25 knots becoming south.
a slight chance of rain late this evening, then rain after
midnight. waves in ice free areas 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet. 
.friday...south winds to 30 knots becoming west. rain in the
morning, then a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. waves
2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around
6 feet. 
.friday night...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northeast and
diminishing to 10 knots or less overnight. mostly cloudy. waves
1 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 foot or less. 
.saturday...east winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest. a chance
of rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the
afternoon. waves 1 foot or less. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

see lake erie open lakes forecast for sunday through tuesday.

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

$$

fzus51 kcle 090224
nshcle
expires:202601090915;;030442

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
924 pm est thu jan 8 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.


lez146-090915-
avon point to willowick oh-
924 pm est thu jan 8 2026

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

.rest of tonight...southeast winds 15 to 25 knots becoming south.
a chance of rain, then rain likely late. waves in ice free areas
1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet. waves in ice free areas
occasionally around 6 feet. 
.friday...south winds to 30 knots becoming west. rain in the
morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. waves 3 to
5 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet. 
.friday night...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northeast and
diminishing to 10 knots or less overnight. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 foot or less. 
.saturday...east winds 10 knots or less becoming south. a chance
of rain and snow in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. waves 1 foot or less. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

see lake erie open lakes forecast for sunday through tuesday.

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 090653
nshdlh
expires:202601091700;;040851

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1253 am cst fri jan 9 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.


lsz148-091700-
oak point to saxon harbor wi-
1253 am cst fri jan 9 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 4 am cst early this
morning...

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming west 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. patchy fog
early in the morning. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet
in the afternoon. 
.tonight...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots. slight chance of snow in
the evening, then chance of snow after midnight. waves 1 foot or
less. 
.saturday...west wind 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots with gusts to around 25 knots in the afternoon. chance
of snow. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday night...north wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots becoming northwest 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around
20 knots early in the morning. chance of snow in the evening.
waves 2 to 4 feet building to 4 to 6 feet in the late evening and
overnight. waves occasionally to 8 feet. a small craft advisory
may be needed. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 090653
nshdlh
expires:202601091700;;040850

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1253 am cst fri jan 9 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.


lsz121-091700-
chequamegon bay-bayfield to oak point wi-
1253 am cst fri jan 9 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 4 am cst early this
morning...

.today...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming west in the afternoon. patchy fog early in the
morning. areas of dense freezing fog in the morning. waves 1 foot
or less. 
.tonight...southwest wind 5 knots. slight chance of snow in the
evening, then chance of snow after midnight. waves 1 foot or
less. 
.saturday...west wind 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots late in the afternoon.
chance of snow. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday night...north wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to
25 knots. chance of snow in the evening. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 090653
nshdlh
expires:202601091700;;040841

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1253 am cst fri jan 9 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.


lsz140-091700-
grand portage to grand marais mn-
1253 am cst fri jan 9 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 10 am cst this morning...

.today...north wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 30 knots
becoming northwest 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots
in the afternoon. mostly cloudy early in the morning then
clearing. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest after
midnight. slight chance of snow in the evening, then chance of
snow after midnight. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday...east wind 5 to 10 knots becoming north 15 to 20 knots
with gusts to around 30 knots in the late morning and afternoon.
snow likely. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet late in
the afternoon. a small craft advisory may be needed. 
.saturday night...north wind 20 to 25 knots with gales to around
35 knots easing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 25 knots
early in the morning. mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet early
in the morning. waves occasionally to 7 feet. a gale warning may
be needed. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 090653
nshdlh
expires:202601091700;;040842

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1253 am cst fri jan 9 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.


lsz141-091700-
grand marais to taconite harbor mn-
1253 am cst fri jan 9 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 10 am cst this morning...

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
30 knots becoming northwest 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots early in the afternoon, then becoming west 5 knots late
in the afternoon. mostly cloudy early in the morning then
clearing. waves 1 foot or less. 
.tonight...west wind 5 to 10 knots. chance of snow in the
evening, then snow likely after midnight. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
25 knots becoming north with gusts to around 25 knots late in the
afternoon. snow likely. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday night...north wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 25 knots
decreasing to 20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy in the
evening then clearing. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 090653
nshdlh
expires:202601091700;;040843

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1253 am cst fri jan 9 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.


lsz142-091700-
taconite harbor to silver bay harbor mn-
1253 am cst fri jan 9 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 10 am cst this morning...

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
30 knots becoming west 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. partly
sunny early in the morning then clearing. waves 1 foot or less. 
.tonight...west wind 5 to 10 knots. chance of snow in the
evening, then snow likely after midnight. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 25 knots.
chance of snow. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday night...north wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 25 knots
decreasing to 20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy in the
evening then clearing. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 090653
nshdlh
expires:202601091700;;040844

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1253 am cst fri jan 9 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.


lsz143-091700-
silver bay harbor to two harbors mn-
1253 am cst fri jan 9 2026

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
30 knots becoming west 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. partly
sunny early in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. waves
1 foot or less. 
.tonight...west wind 5 to 10 knots. chance of snow through the
night. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 25 knots.
chance of snow. waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday night...north wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to
25 knots. mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. waves 1 to
2 feet. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 090653
nshdlh
expires:202601091700;;040845

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1253 am cst fri jan 9 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.


lsz144-091700-
two harbors to duluth mn-
1253 am cst fri jan 9 2026

.today...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around
25 knots becoming southwest in the afternoon. mostly sunny. waves
1 foot or less. 
.tonight...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming west early in
the morning. chance of snow through the night. waves 1 foot or
less. 
.saturday...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 20 knots
in the afternoon. chance of snow. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday night...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to
20 knots until early morning. mostly cloudy in the evening then
becoming partly cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 090653
nshdlh
expires:202601091700;;040846

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1253 am cst fri jan 9 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.


lsz145-091700-
duluth mn to port wing wi-
1253 am cst fri jan 9 2026

.today...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming southwest in the afternoon. mostly sunny. waves
1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming west early in
the morning. slight chance of snow through the night. waves
1 foot or less. 
.saturday...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 25 knots.
chance of snow. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to
around 30 knots easing to 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around
20 knots early in the morning. mostly cloudy in the evening then
becoming partly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 090653
nshdlh
expires:202601091700;;040847

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1253 am cst fri jan 9 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.


lsz146-091700-
port wing to sand island wi-
1253 am cst fri jan 9 2026

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming southwest 5 to 10 knots late in the afternoon.
mostly cloudy early in the morning then becoming mostly sunny.
waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming west early in
the morning. chance of snow through the night. waves 1 foot or
less. 
.saturday...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming northwest 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
25 knots late in the afternoon. chance of snow. waves 1 to
3 feet. 
.saturday night...north wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
30 knots easing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 25 knots
in the late evening and overnight. slight chance of snow in the
evening. waves 2 to 4 feet. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 090653
nshdlh
expires:202601091700;;040848

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
1253 am cst fri jan 9 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.


lsz147-091700-
sand island to bayfield wi-
1253 am cst fri jan 9 2026

...dense fog advisory in effect until 4 am cst early this
morning...

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
25 knots becoming west 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. patchy fog
early in the morning. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots. slight chance of snow in
the evening, then chance of snow after midnight. waves 1 foot or
less. 
.saturday...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming northwest 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
25 knots late in the afternoon. chance of snow in the morning,
then snow likely in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...north wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
decreasing to 20 knots. slight chance of snow in the evening.
waves 2 to 4 feet. a small craft advisory may be needed. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 090855
nshdtx
expires:202601091700;;045284

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
355 am est fri jan 9 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.


lhz421-091700-
outer saginaw bay sw of alabaster to port austin mi to inner
saginaw bay-
355 am est fri jan 9 2026

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

.today...south winds 20 to 25 knots becoming west to 30 knots in
the afternoon. mostly cloudy in the morning becoming partly 
cloudy. a chance of light rain. waves 4 to 6 feet building to 5 to
7 feet in the afternoon. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 20 to 25 knots becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots in the late evening and early morning, then becoming
northeast 5 to 10 knots after midnight. partly cloudy until early
morning becoming mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to
1 to 3 feet after midnight. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.saturday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to
15 knots in the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy. snow
likely early in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late evening and
overnight. mostly cloudy. light snow likely until early morning,
then a chance of light snow after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 5 to 7 feet in the late evening and overnight. waves
occasionally around 10 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 090855
nshdtx
expires:202601091700;;045286

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
355 am est fri jan 9 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.


lhz442-091700-
harbor beach to port sanilac mi-
355 am est fri jan 9 2026

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

.today...south winds 20 to 25 knots becoming west to 30 knots 
in the afternoon. mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain in 
the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of light rain
in the afternoon. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 12
feet. 
.tonight...northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots
diminishing to 10 to 15 knots in the late evening and early
morning, then becoming north 5 to 10 knots after midnight. partly
cloudy until early morning becoming mostly cloudy. waves 3 to
5 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.saturday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to
15 knots in the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy. light
snow likely early in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west 20 to
25 knots in the late evening and overnight. mostly cloudy until
early morning becoming partly cloudy. light snow likely until
early morning. a chance of light snow after midnight. waves 1 to
3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet after midnight. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 090855
nshdtx
expires:202601091700;;045287

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
355 am est fri jan 9 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.


lhz443-091700-
port sanilac to port huron mi-
355 am est fri jan 9 2026

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

.today...south winds 20 to 25 knots becoming west to 30 knots 
in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. a chance of light rain in the 
morning. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 8 feet. 
.tonight...northwest winds 20 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the late evening and early morning, then becoming
northeast 5 to 10 knots after midnight. partly cloudy until early
morning becoming mostly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to
1 to 3 feet in the late evening and overnight. 
.saturday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to
15 knots in the late morning and early afternoon, then
diminishing to 5 to 10 knots early in the afternoon. mostly
cloudy. light rain and light snow likely early in the afternoon.
waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west
20 to 25 knots in the late evening and overnight. mostly cloudy
until early morning becoming partly cloudy. light rain and light
snow likely early in the evening, then a chance of light snow in
the late evening and overnight. a chance of light rain after
midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet after
midnight. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 090855
nshdtx
expires:202601091700;;045285

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
355 am est fri jan 9 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.


lhz441-091700-
port austin to harbor beach mi-
355 am est fri jan 9 2026

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

.today...south winds 20 to 25 knots becoming west to 30 knots in
the afternoon. mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain in the 
morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of light rain in 
the afternoon. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 12 
feet. 
.tonight...northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots
diminishing to 10 to 15 knots in the late evening and early
morning, then becoming north 5 to 10 knots after midnight. partly
cloudy until early morning becoming mostly cloudy. waves 4 to
6 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet after midnight. waves
occasionally around 8 feet. 
.saturday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to
15 knots in the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy. light
snow likely early in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late evening and
overnight. mostly cloudy. light snow likely until early morning.
a chance of light snow after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet building
to 4 to 6 feet in the late evening and overnight. waves
occasionally around 8 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 090855
nshdtx
expires:202601091700;;045283

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
355 am est fri jan 9 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.


lhz422-091700-
inner saginaw bay sw of point au gres to bay port mi-
355 am est fri jan 9 2026

.today...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest 20 to
25 knots in the late morning and early afternoon, then becoming
west to 30 knots late in the afternoon. mostly cloudy in the 
morning becoming partly cloudy. a chance of light rain. 
.tonight...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest 5 to
10 knots in the late evening and early morning, then veering to
the northeast after midnight. partly cloudy until early morning
becoming mostly cloudy. 
.saturday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming east 10 to
15 knots early in the afternoon. snow early in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late evening and overnight.
mostly cloudy. light snow likely until early morning, then a chance
of light snow after midnight. a small craft advisory may be needed.

waves omitted due to ice coverage.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 090855
nshdtx
expires:202601091700;;045288

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
355 am est fri jan 9 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.


lez444-091700-
michigan waters of lake erie from detroit river to north cape mi-
355 am est fri jan 9 2026

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

.today...south winds 20 to 25 knots veering to the west early in 
the afternoon, then diminishing to 15 to 20 knots late in the 
afternoon. mostly cloudy. light rain likely in the morning.
.tonight...west winds 10 to 15 knots early in the evening
becoming light and variable, then becoming east 5 to 10 knots
after midnight. partly cloudy until early morning becoming mostly
cloudy. 
.saturday...east winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south 10 to
15 knots early in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. light rain and
light snow likely early in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...west winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to
25 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy early in the evening
becoming partly cloudy. 

waves omitted due to ice coverage.

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

the water temperature at belle isle is 32 degrees.

$$

fzus53 kgrb 090736
nshgrb
expires:202601091100;;042448

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
136 am cst fri jan 9 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz521-522-091100-
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-
136 am cst fri jan 9 2026

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

.rest of the night...n wind 15 to 25 kts. waves 2 ft or less.
rain.
.friday...nw wind to 30 kts decreasing to 10 to 15 kts early in
the afternoon. waves 2 ft or less. light rain and light snow
likely in the morning. 
.friday night...w wind around 5 kts backing s in the late evening
and overnight. waves 2 ft or less. patchy fog. 
.saturday...se wind 5 to 10 kts backing nw 10 to 15 kts early in
the afternoon. waves 2 ft or less. a chance of light snow in the
morning, then light snow likely in the afternoon.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 090736
nshgrb
expires:202601091100;;042449

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
136 am cst fri jan 9 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz541-091100-
rock island passage to sturgeon bay wi-
136 am cst fri jan 9 2026

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

.rest of the night...n wind 15 to 25 kts. waves 4 to 7 ft. rain.
.friday...nw wind to 30 kts decreasing to 10 to 15 kts early in
the afternoon. waves 4 to 7 ft subsiding to 3 to 5 ft in the
afternoon. a chance of light rain and light snow. 
.friday night...nw wind 5 to 10 kts backing se in the late
evening and overnight. waves 2 ft or less. partly cloudy in the
evening then becoming cloudy. 
.saturday...se wind 10 to 15 kts backing n early in the
afternoon. waves 1 to 3 ft. a chance of light snow in the
morning, then snow likely in the afternoon.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 090736
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expires:202601091100;;042450

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
136 am cst fri jan 9 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz542-543-091100-
sturgeon bay to two rivers wi-two rivers to sheboygan wi-
136 am cst fri jan 9 2026

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

.rest of the night...w wind 15 to 25 kts. waves 6 to 10 ft. a
chance of light rain. 
.friday...nw wind to 30 kts decreasing to 10 to 15 kts early in
the afternoon. waves 4 to 7 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft in the
afternoon. light snow likely and a chance of light rain in the
morning. 
.friday night...w wind 5 to 10 kts backing s in the late evening
and overnight. waves 2 ft or less. partly cloudy in the evening
then becoming mostly cloudy. 
.saturday...s wind 5 to 10 kts veering sw 10 to 15 kts mid-day,
then veering nw 10 to 20 kts early in the afternoon. waves 1 to
3 ft. a chance of light snow in the morning, then light snow
likely in the afternoon.  

$$

fzus53 kiwx 090325
nshiwx
expires:202601091130;;032698

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service northern indiana
1025 pm est thu jan 8 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz046-091130-
michigan city in to new buffalo mi-
1025 pm est thu jan 8 2026

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

.overnight...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest.
gusts up to 35 knot gales. showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms late. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.friday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming northwest and
diminishing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. gusts up to
35 knot gales. a slight chance of rain showers in the morning.
waves 3 to 6 feet building to 4 to 7 feet, then subsiding to 3 to
5 feet. 
.friday night...north winds 10 knots or less becoming southeast.
partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming west. rain
likely in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the
afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

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

$$

fzus53 kiwx 090325
nshiwx
expires:202601091130;;032699

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service northern indiana
1025 pm est thu jan 8 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz043-091130-
new buffalo mi to st joseph mi-
1025 pm est thu jan 8 2026

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

.overnight...south winds 20 to 25 knots becoming southwest.
gusts up to 35 knot gales. showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms late. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet. 
.friday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming northwest and
diminishing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. gusts up to
35 knot gales. a chance of rain showers in the morning. waves
5 to 8 feet. 
.friday night...northwest winds 10 knots or less becoming
southeast. partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming west 15 to
20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots. rain likely in the morning, then
rain and snow likely in the afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet building
to 2 to 4 feet. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

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

$$

fzus53 klot 090331
nshlot
expires:202601091015;;032802

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
931 pm cst thu jan 8 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>743-091015-
winthrop harbor to wilmette harbor il-
wilmette harbor to northerly island il-
northerly island to calumet harbor il-
calumet harbor il to gary in-
931 pm cst thu jan 8 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 3 am cst friday...
...gale warning in effect from 3 am to 9 am cst friday...

.rest of tonight...south winds to 30 kt becoming southwest gales
to 40 kt. rain and slight chance of thunderstorms late in the 
evening, then chance of showers after midnight. waves 4 to 7 ft 
occasionally to 9 ft.
.friday...west gales to 35 kt becoming northwest and diminishing
to 15 to 25 kt. chance of showers in the morning. waves 3 to 5 
ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft. 
.friday night...northeast winds around 10 kt becoming southeast
overnight. partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. waves 1 to 3 ft. 
.saturday...southwest winds 10 to 15 kt becoming west 15 to 20 
kt in the afternoon. rain and snow likely in the morning, then 
chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 ft.

$$

fzus53 klot 090331
nshlot
expires:202601091015;;032803

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
931 pm cst thu jan 8 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.


lmz744-745-091015-
gary to burns harbor in-burns harbor to michigan city in-
931 pm cst thu jan 8 2026

...gale warning in effect until 9 am cst friday...
...small craft advisory in effect from 9 am cst friday through
friday afternoon...

.rest of tonight...south gales to 35 kt becoming southwest to 
40 kt. rain and slight chance of thunderstorms late in the 
evening, then chance of rain and slight chance of thunderstorms 
after midnight. waves 3 to 5 ft. 
.friday...southwest gales to 35 kt becoming northwest and
diminishing to 15 to 25 kt. chance of showers in the morning.
waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft subsiding to 3 to 5 ft. 
.friday night...northeast winds around 10 kt becoming east
overnight. partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. waves 2 to 4 ft. 
.saturday...south winds 10 to 15 kt becoming west 15 to 20 kt 
in the afternoon. rain and snow likely in the morning, then 
chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 ft 
building to 2 to 4 ft. 

$$

fzus53 kmkx 090710
nshmkx
expires:202601091000;;041858

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
110 am cst fri jan 9 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz646-091000-
wind point wi to winthrop harbor il-
110 am cst fri jan 9 2026

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

.rest of tonight...south wind 15 to 20 knots veering southwest
15 to 25 knots early in the morning. gusts up to 30 knots. patchy
fog after midnight. slight chance of rain after midnight. waves
4 to 6 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet early in the morning. 
.friday...west wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots
veering northwest with gusts to around 30 knots late in the
morning, then easing to 10 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots early in the afternoon easing to 5 to 15 knots late in
the afternoon. patchy fog in the morning. chance of rain in the
morning. waves 3 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet late in the
afternoon. 
.friday night...north wind 5 to 10 knots veering northeast late
in the evening, then veering southeast after midnight becoming
south 10 to 15 knots early in the morning. patchy fog after
midnight. chance of rain after midnight. waves around 1 foot. 
.saturday...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming west 10 to
15 knots late in the morning, then rising to 15 to 20 knots in
the afternoon. snow and rain likely in the morning, then chance
of snow in the afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 090710
nshmkx
expires:202601091000;;041857

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
110 am cst fri jan 9 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz645-091000-
north point light to wind point wi-
110 am cst fri jan 9 2026

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

.rest of tonight...south wind 15 to 20 knots veering southwest
15 to 25 knots early in the morning. gusts up to 30 knots. patchy
fog after midnight. slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. slight chance of rain through the night. waves 4 to
6 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet early in the morning. 
.friday...west wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots
veering northwest with gusts to around 30 knots late in the
morning, then becoming 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots early in the afternoon easing to 5 to 15 knots late in
the afternoon. patchy fog in the morning. chance of rain in the
morning. waves 3 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet late in the
afternoon. 
.friday night...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots veering northeast
late in the evening, then veering southeast after midnight
veering south early in the morning. patchy fog after midnight.
chance of rain after midnight. waves around 1 foot. 
.saturday...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming west 10 to
15 knots late in the morning, then rising to 15 to 20 knots early
in the afternoon becoming 15 to 25 knots late in the afternoon.
snow likely. waves 1 to 2 feet building to 2 to 4 feet late in
the afternoon. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 090710
nshmkx
expires:202601091000;;041856

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
110 am cst fri jan 9 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz644-091000-
port washington to north point light wi-
110 am cst fri jan 9 2026

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

.rest of tonight...south wind 15 to 20 knots veering southwest
early in the morning. gusts up to 30 knots. patchy fog through
the night. chance of rain and slight chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. slight chance of rain early in the morning. waves
5 to 7 feet subsiding to 4 to 6 feet early in the morning. 
.friday...west wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots
veering northwest with gusts to around 30 knots late in the
morning, then becoming northwest 15 to 25 knots early in the
afternoon easing to 5 to 15 knots late in the afternoon. patchy
fog in the morning. chance of rain in the morning. waves 3 to
4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet late in the afternoon. 
.friday night...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming north late
in the evening, then becoming southeast after midnight veering
south early in the morning. chance of rain after midnight. waves
around 1 foot. 
.saturday...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming west 10 to
15 knots late in the morning, then rising to 15 to 20 knots early
in the afternoon becoming 15 to 25 knots late in the afternoon.
snow likely. waves 1 to 2 feet building to 2 to 4 feet late in
the afternoon. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 090710
nshmkx
expires:202601091000;;041855

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
110 am cst fri jan 9 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz643-091000-
sheboygan to port washington wi-
110 am cst fri jan 9 2026

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

.rest of tonight...south wind 15 to 20 knots veering southwest
early in the morning. gusts up to 25 knots. areas of dense fog
after midnight. patchy fog early in the morning. slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. chance of rain through the night.
waves 6 to 8 feet subsiding to 5 to 7 feet early in the morning. 
.friday...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots easing to 10 to 15 knots late in the afternoon. patchy
fog in the morning. rain and snow likely in the morning. waves
3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.friday night...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming west late
in the evening, then becoming south after midnight rising to
10 to 15 knots early in the morning. partly cloudy through around
midnight then becoming cloudy. waves around 1 foot. 
.saturday...south wind 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots late in the morning, then veering west 10 to 20 knots
early in the afternoon becoming northwest 15 to 25 knots late in
the afternoon. snow likely. waves 1 to 2 feet building to 2 to
4 feet late in the afternoon. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$