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open lake forecast for lake ontario
national weather service buffalo ny
403 pm edt fri oct 16 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake ontario

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.

.synopsis...behind a recent cold front passage, a ridge averaging 
30.2 inches affects the lake through this wednesday. one embedded 
high pressure center wobbles northeastward from the central great 
plains to near newfoundland through sunday night. another embedded 
and reinforcing high pressure center should move from near manitoba 
to near the canadian maritimes this monday through wednesday.


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lake ontario open waters from the niagara river to hamlin beach-
403 pm edt fri oct 16 2026

.tonight...northwest winds to 30 knots becoming north. a chance
of showers early. waves 5 to 8 feet. waves occasionally around
10 feet. 
.saturday...north winds 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest and
diminishing to 5 to 15 knots. waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to
3 feet. 
.saturday night...west winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest.
waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to
10 to 15 knots. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds 10 knots or less becoming north. waves
2 feet or less. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 10 knots or less increasing to 10 to
15 knots. waves 2 feet or less. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming east. waves
1 to 2 feet. 

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open lake forecast for lake huron
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
345 pm edt fri oct 16 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles off shore on lake huron

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.

.synopsis...deepening low pressure tracks into southern quebec
this afternoon. a strong cold front in its wake brings northerly
gales this afternoon and evening. a ridge of high pressure then
builds across the ohio valley on saturday and sunday with gusty
westerly winds across the central lakes.


lhz362-363-170400-
lake huron from presque isle light to sturgeon point mi beyond
5nm off shore-
lake huron from sturgeon point to alabaster mi beyond 5nm off
shore-
345 pm edt fri oct 16 2026

...gale warning in effect through late tonight...

.tonight...north winds to 30 knots with gusts to 40 knot gales
decreasing to 15 to 20 knots. a chance of rain in the evening.
waves 10 to 14 feet. waves occasionally around 18 feet. 
.saturday...north winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest 5 to
10 knots late in the morning...then backing to the west early in
the afternoon becoming southwest 10 to 15 knots late in the
afternoon. waves 4 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet early in
the afternoon...then building to 2 to 4 feet late in the
afternoon. waves occasionally around 8 feet. 
.saturday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. waves 4 to
6 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 35 knot
gales. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 12 feet. 
.sunday night...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 35 knot
gales becoming southwest 10 to 15 knots. waves 8 to 12 feet
subsiding to 4 to 6 feet after midnight. waves occasionally
around 15 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots in the morning
decreasing to 5 to 10 knots...then backing to the south late in
the afternoon becoming light and variable. waves 3 to 5 feet
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.tuesday...light and variable winds becoming east 5 to 10 knots
by midnight. waves 2 feet or less. 
.wednesday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. waves 2 feet or less.


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open lake forecast for lake huron
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
345 pm edt fri oct 16 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles off shore on lake huron

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.

.synopsis...deepening low pressure tracks into southern quebec
this afternoon. a strong cold front in its wake brings northerly
gales this afternoon and evening. a ridge of high pressure then
builds across the ohio valley on saturday and sunday with gusty
westerly winds across the central lakes.


lhz462>464-170400-
lake huron from port austin to harbor beach beyond 5nm off shore-
lake huron from harbor beach to port sanilac beyond 5nm off shore-
lake huron from port sanilac to port huron beyond 5nm off shore-
345 pm edt fri oct 16 2026

...gale warning in effect through late tonight...

.tonight...northwest winds to 30 knots becoming north at 35 knot
gales late in the evening...then decreasing to 30 knots after
midnight decreasing to 20 to 25 knots early in the morning. rain
likely in the evening. waves 12 to 16 feet. waves occasionally
around 20 feet. 
.saturday...north winds 15 to 20 knots decreasing to 10 to
15 knots late in the morning...then becoming west 5 to 10 knots
in the afternoon. waves 6 to 9 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet in
the afternoon. waves occasionally around 12 feet. 
.saturday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to
15 to 20 knots in the late evening and overnight. waves 2 to
4 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots decreasing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming light and
variable. waves 2 feet or less. 
.tuesday...light and variable winds becoming northeast 5 to
10 knots. waves 2 feet or less. 
.wednesday...east winds 5 to 10 knots until afternoon becoming
light and variable...then becoming east 5 to 10 knots by
midnight. waves 2 feet or less. 


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open lake forecast for lake huron
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
945 am edt fri oct 16 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles off shore on lake huron

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.

.synopsis...deepening low pressure tracks into southern quebec
this afternoon. a strong cold front in its wake brings northerly
gales this afternoon and evening. a ridge of high pressure then
builds across the ohio valley on saturday and sunday with gusts
westerly winds across the central lakes.


lhz361-362-162145-
lake huron from 5nm east of mackinac bridge to presque isle lt
beyond 5 nm off shore-
lake huron from presque isle light to sturgeon point mi beyond
5nm off shore-
945 am edt fri oct 16 2026

...gale warning in effect from 1 pm edt this afternoon through
late tonight...

.rest of today...north winds 20 to 25 knots increasing to
30 knots late in the afternoon. gusts to 35 knot gales. waves
6 to 9 feet building to 10 to 14 feet late in the afternoon.
waves occasionally around 18 feet. 
.tonight...north winds to 30 knots with gusts to 35 knot gales
decreasing to 15 to 20 knots. waves 8 to 12 feet. waves
occasionally around 15 feet. 
.saturday...north winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west 5 to
10 knots in the late morning and early afternoon...then
increasing to 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 30 knots early
in the afternoon. waves 4 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in
the late morning and early afternoon...then building to 3 to
5 feet early in the afternoon. waves occasionally around 8 feet. 
.saturday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. gusts to
30 knots early in the evening. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
30 knots decreasing to 10 to 15 knots late in the evening. waves
5 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming light and
variable. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.tuesday...light and variable winds. waves 2 feet or less. 


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open lake forecast for lake huron
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
945 am edt fri oct 16 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles off shore on lake huron

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.

.synopsis...deepening low pressure tracks into southern quebec
this afternoon. a strong cold front in its wake brings northerly
gales this afternoon and evening. a ridge of high pressure then
builds across the ohio valley on saturday and sunday with gusts
westerly winds across the central lakes.


lhz363-462>464-162145-
lake huron from sturgeon point to alabaster mi beyond 5nm off
shore-
lake huron from port austin to harbor beach beyond 5nm off shore-
lake huron from harbor beach to port sanilac beyond 5nm off shore-
lake huron from port sanilac to port huron beyond 5nm off shore-
945 am edt fri oct 16 2026

...gale warning in effect from 1 pm edt this afternoon through
late tonight...

.rest of today...west winds 20 to 25 knots becoming northwest to
30 knots in the afternoon. gusts to 35 knot gales. rain likely
late in the morning...then a chance of rain in the afternoon.
waves 8 to 12 feet building to 12 to 16 feet late in the
afternoon. waves occasionally around 20 feet. 
.tonight...north winds to 30 knots decreasing to 20 to 25 knots
early in the morning. gusts to 35 knot gales. a chance of rain in
the evening. waves 12 to 16 feet. waves occasionally around
20 feet. 
.saturday...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots decreasing to 5 to
10 knots in the late morning and early afternoon...then becoming
southwest 10 to 15 knots early in the afternoon. waves 6 to
9 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet early in the afternoon. waves
occasionally around 12 feet. 
.saturday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. waves 4 to
6 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
30 knots increasing to 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 35 knot gales
late in the morning...then decreasing to 15 to 20 knots with
gusts to 35 knot gales late in the afternoon. waves 6 to 9 feet.
waves occasionally around 12 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 5 to
10 knots . waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds 5 to 10 knots early in the morning becoming
light and variable...then becoming northeast 5 to 10 knots by
midnight. waves 2 feet or less. 


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