fzus53 kapx 171848
nshapx
expires:202510180700;;299756

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

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


lhz346-180700-
st ignace to false detour channel-
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from sunday afternoon through late sunday
night...

.through early evening...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts to
25 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts to 25 knots. numerous
showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots. scattered showers.
waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...southeast wind 5 to 10 knots. rain showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. rain showers. waves 3 to 5 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171848
nshapx
expires:202510180700;;299763

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

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


lhz347-180700-
5nm east of mackinac bridge to presque isle light mi including
bois blanc island-
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from sunday afternoon through late sunday
night...

.through early evening...south wind 15 to 25 knots. mostly
cloudy. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts to 25 knots. scattered
showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. scattered showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.saturday night...southeast wind 5 to 10 knots. rain showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. rain showers. waves 6 to 9 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171848
nshapx
expires:202510180700;;299764

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

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


lhz348-180700-
presque isle light to sturgeon pt mi including thunder bay
national marine sanctuary-
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from sunday afternoon through late sunday
night...

.through early evening...south wind 15 to 25 knots. mostly
cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 10 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. mostly 
cloudy. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.saturday...south wind 10 to 15 knots. rain showers. waves 3 to
5 feet. 
.saturday night...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. rain showers.
waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. rain showers. waves 6 to 9 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171848
nshapx
expires:202510180700;;299765

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

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


lhz349-180700-
sturgeon pt to alabaster mi-
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from sunday afternoon through late sunday
night...

.through early evening...south wind 15 to 25 knots. mostly
cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 10 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. mostly 
cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. scattered showers.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday night...south wind 10 to 15 knots. rain showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday...west wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around 35 knots.
rain showers. waves 3 to 5 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171848
nshapx
expires:202510180700;;299762

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

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


lhz345-180700-
straits of mackinac within 5 nm of mackinac bridge including
mackinac island-
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...gale watch in effect from sunday afternoon through late sunday
night...

.through early evening...south wind 10 to 20 knots. mostly 
cloudy. waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...south wind 10 to 15 knots. scattered showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 feet or less. 
.saturday...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots. scattered showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.saturday night...southeast wind 5 to 10 knots. rain showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. rain showers. waves 3 to 5 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171848
nshapx
expires:202510180700;;299759

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

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


lmz323-180700-
grand traverse bay south of a line grand traverse light to
norwood mi-
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from sunday morning through sunday
evening...

.through early evening...south wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts to 25
knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...south wind 10 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. scattered
showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. scattered showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.saturday night...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. rain showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday...northwest wind 10 to 20 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. rain showers. waves 4 to 6 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171848
nshapx
expires:202510180700;;299757

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

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


lmz341-180700-
seul choix point to 5nm west of mackinac bridge-
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from sunday morning through sunday
evening...

.through early evening...south wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts to 25
knots. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally 
around 9 feet. 
.tonight...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots. scattered showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. waves 5 to 8 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. partly sunny. waves
4 to 6 feet. 
.saturday night...east wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots. gusts to 35 knots. rain 
showers likely. waves 3 to 5 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171848
nshapx
expires:202510180700;;299758

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

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


lmz342-180700-
norwood mi to 5nm west of mackinac bridge including little
traverse bay-
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from sunday morning through sunday
evening...

.through early evening...south wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts to 25
knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 10 to 20 knots. gusts to 25 knots. numerous
showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. scattered showers.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday night...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. rain showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. rain showers. waves 4 to 6 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171848
nshapx
expires:202510180700;;299760

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

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


lmz344-345-180700-
sleeping bear point to grand traverse light mi-
point betsie to sleeping bear point mi-
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from sunday morning through sunday
evening...

.through early evening...south wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts to 25
knots. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 15 to 25 knots. numerous showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. scattered showers.
waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.saturday night...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. rain showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday...north wind 10 to 20 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. rain showers. waves 4 to 7 feet. 

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171848
nshapx
expires:202510180700;;299761

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

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


lmz346-180700-
manistee to point betsie mi-
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from sunday morning through sunday
evening...

.through early evening...south wind 15 to 25 knots. mostly
cloudy. waves 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 15 to 25 knots. numerous showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. waves 4 to 7 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. scattered showers.
waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.saturday night...southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. rain showers.
waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. rain 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.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171848
nshapx
expires:202510180700;;299754

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

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


lsz321-180700-
whitefish bay (u.s. portion)/whitefish point to point iroquois mi-
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from sunday afternoon through sunday
evening...

.through early evening...south wind 10 to 20 knots. gusts to 25
knots. partly sunny. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts to 25 knots. numerous
showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots. partly sunny. waves
2 feet or less. 
.saturday night...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots. rain showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots. gusts to 35 knots. rain 
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.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171848
nshapx
expires:202510180700;;299755

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and superior. 

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


lsz322-180700-
st. marys river point iroquois to e. potagannissing bay-
248 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

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

.through early evening...south wind 15 to 20 knots. mostly
cloudy. 
.tonight...south wind 5 to 10 knots. numerous showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. 
.saturday...south wind 5 to 10 knots. scattered showers. 
.saturday night...east wind 5 to 10 knots. rain showers likely. 
.sunday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. rain showers. 

winds higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 172028
nshdlh
expires:202510180415;;303776

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
328 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

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


lsz148-180415-
oak point to saxon harbor wi-
328 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 7 pm cdt this evening...

.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
25 knots easing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. partly cloudy.
waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming north late in
the afternoon. sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny.
waves 1 foot or less. 
.saturday night...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to
20 knots in the late evening and overnight. slight chance of rain
showers. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots. mostly sunny. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 172028
nshdlh
expires:202510180415;;303767

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
328 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

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


lsz141-180415-
grand marais to taconite harbor mn-
328 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 10 pm cdt this evening...

.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 25 knots.
slight chance of rain showers early in the evening. waves 1 to
3 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 5 to 10 knots. mostly sunny. waves 1 to
2 feet. 
.saturday night...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots. gusts up to
20 knots in the late evening and overnight. slight chance of rain
showers through the night. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots. mostly sunny. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 172028
nshdlh
expires:202510180415;;303766

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
328 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake superior.         

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


lsz140-180415-
grand portage to grand marais mn-
328 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

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

.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 25 knots.
chance of rain showers early in the evening. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 5 to 10 knots. mostly sunny. waves 1 to
3 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet in the late morning and
afternoon. 
.saturday night...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots. gusts up to
20 knots in the late evening and overnight. slight chance of rain
showers through the night. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots. mostly sunny. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kdtx 171953
nshdtx
expires:202510180400;;301977

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
353 pm edt fri oct 17 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.


lhz443-180400-
port sanilac to port huron mi-
353 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

.tonight...south winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the late evening and overnight. mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...south winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots early in the afternoon. partly cloudy until late
afternoon becoming mostly cloudy. a chance of showers in the late
morning and afternoon. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. light showers and a
chance of thunderstorms until early morning, then showers after
midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest 20 to 25
knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late morning and afternoon. rain
showers. waves 2 to 4 feet. a small craft advisory may be needed.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 171953
nshdtx
expires:202510180400;;301974

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
353 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lhz421-180400-
outer saginaw bay sw of alabaster to port austin mi to inner
saginaw bay-
353 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from 10 pm edt this evening
through saturday afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from sunday afternoon through late sunday
night...

.tonight...south winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the late evening and overnight. cloudy with a slight
chance of showers. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet in
the late evening and overnight. 
.saturday...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots early in the afternoon. partly cloudy early in the
morning becoming mostly cloudy. a chance of showers in the
morning. a slight chance of thunderstorms. light showers likely
in the afternoon. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet
early in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. light showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms early in the evening, then
showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the late evening and
overnight. waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late morning and early
afternoon, then becoming west to 30 knots early in the afternoon.
a chance of thunderstorms early in the morning. rain showers.
waves 1 to 3 feet building to 5 to 7 feet. waves occasionally
around 10 feet. 

gales will be possible 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 171953
nshdtx
expires:202510180400;;301973

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
353 pm edt fri oct 17 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.


lhz422-180400-
inner saginaw bay sw of point au gres to bay port mi-
353 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...gale watch in effect from sunday afternoon through late sunday
night...

.tonight...south winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the late evening and overnight. mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet in the late evening and overnight. 
.saturday...south winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the late morning and afternoon. partly cloudy early
in the morning becoming mostly cloudy. light showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to
3 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. light showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms until early morning, then
showers and a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. waves
2 feet or less. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west to 30 knots with
gusts to 35 knot gales early in the afternoon. a chance of
thunderstorms early in the morning. rain showers. waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 2 to 4 feet early in the afternoon. a gale warning may be
needed.

gales will be possible 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 171953
nshdtx
expires:202510180400;;301975

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
353 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lhz441-180400-
port austin to harbor beach mi-
353 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from 10 pm edt this evening
through saturday afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from sunday afternoon through late sunday
night...

.tonight...south winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the late evening and overnight. cloudy with a slight
chance of showers. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...south winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the late morning and afternoon. partly cloudy until
late afternoon becoming cloudy. a chance of showers in the
morning. a slight chance of thunderstorms. light showers likely
in the afternoon. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots diminishing to 5 to
10 knots in the late evening and early morning, then increasing
to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. light showers and a chance of
thunderstorms. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west to 30 knots
early in the afternoon. a chance of thunderstorms early in the
morning. rain showers. waves 3 to 5 feet building to 5 to 7 feet
early in the afternoon. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 

gales will be possible 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 171953
nshdtx
expires:202510180400;;301976

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
353 pm edt fri oct 17 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.


lhz442-180400-
harbor beach to port sanilac mi-
353 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from 10 pm edt this evening
through saturday afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from sunday afternoon through late sunday
night...

.tonight...south winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...south winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots early in the afternoon. partly cloudy early in the
morning, then a chance of showers in the late morning and early
afternoon. mostly cloudy with showers likely and a slight chance
of thunderstorms early in the afternoon. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. light showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms early in the evening, then
showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the late evening and
overnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late morning and
afternoon. rain showers. waves 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally
around 7 feet. 

gales will be possible 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 kgrb 172059
nshgrb
expires:202510180100;;304726

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
359 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of the shore on lake michigan


lmz541-180100-
rock island passage to sturgeon bay wi-
359 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

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

.rest of this afternoon...s wind 15 to 25 kts with gusts to
around 30 kts. mostly cloudy. waves 6 to 10 ft. 
.tonight...s wind 15 to 25 kts with gusts to around 30 kts. a
chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
waves 6 to 10 ft subsiding to 4 to 7 ft. 
.saturday...sw wind 5 to 10 kts. partly cloudy. waves 4 to 7 ft
subsiding to 3 to 5 ft in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...sw wind 5 to 10 kts veering n 10 to 20 kts
after midnight. light rain showers likely after midnight. waves
1 to 3 ft. 
.sunday...nw wind 15 to 25 kts. light rain showers likely in the
morning. waves 2 to 4 ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft in the afternoon.
a small craft advisory may be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kgrb 172059
nshgrb
expires:202510180100;;304725

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
359 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of the shore on lake michigan


lmz521-522-180100-
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-
359 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 1 am cdt saturday...

.rest of this afternoon...s wind 10 to 20 kts with gusts to
around 25 kts. mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 ft. 
.tonight...sw wind 10 to 20 kts with gusts to around 25 kts. a
chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
waves 2 to 4 ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft after midnight. 
.saturday...sw wind 5 to 10 kts. partly cloudy in the morning
then clearing. waves 2 ft or less. 
.saturday night...sw wind 5 to 10 kts veering n 10 to 20 kts
after midnight. light rain showers likely after midnight. waves
1 to 3 ft. 
.sunday...nw wind 10 to 20 kts with gusts to around 25 kts. a
chance of rain showers. waves 2 to 4 ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft
late in the afternoon. a small craft advisory may be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kgrb 172059
nshgrb
expires:202510180100;;304727

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
359 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of the shore on lake michigan


lmz542-543-180100-
sturgeon bay to two rivers wi-two rivers to sheboygan wi-
359 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

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

.rest of this afternoon...s wind 15 to 25 kts with gusts to
around 30 kts. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 7 ft building to 5 to
8 ft early in the evening. 
.tonight...s wind 10 to 20 kts with gusts to around 25 kts. a
chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
waves 5 to 8 ft subsiding to 4 to 7 ft. 
.saturday...sw wind 5 to 10 kts. partly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 ft
subsiding to 1 to 3 ft. 
.saturday night...sw wind 5 to 10 kts veering nw 10 to 20 kts
with gusts to around 25 kts after midnight. rain showers likely
after midnight. waves 1 to 3 ft. 
.sunday...nw wind 15 to 25 kts with gusts to around 30 kts. a
chance of rain showers. waves 2 to 4 ft. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 171943
nshgrr
expires:202510180800;;301664

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
343 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz849-180800-
pentwater to manistee mi-
343 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through saturday evening...
...gale watch in effect from sunday morning through sunday evening...

.through early evening...south winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.tonight...south winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. a chance of
showers and thunderstorms after midnight. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.saturday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. rain showers likely and
a chance of thunderstorms. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 20 knots backing east after
midnight. cloudy with rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet after
midnight. 
.sunday...north winds to 30 knots backing northwest gales to
35 knots in the late morning and afternoon. rain showers. waves 5 to
7 feet building to 7 to 10 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 
.sunday night...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 15 to
20 knots. partly cloudy. waves 7 to 10 feet subsiding to 4 to 6 feet
after midnight. 
.monday...west winds 10 to 20 knots becoming south to 30 knots in
the late morning and afternoon. mostly sunny. waves 3 to 5 feet
building to 5 to 7 feet early in the afternoon. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy with rain showers
likely. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.wednesday...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. partly sunny. waves
6 to 8 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 171943
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
343 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz848-180800-
whitehall to pentwater mi-
343 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through saturday evening...
...gale watch in effect from sunday morning through sunday evening...

.through early evening...south winds around 25 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.tonight...south winds to 30 knots. partly cloudy. a chance of
showers and thunderstorms after midnight. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.saturday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. rain showers likely and
a chance of thunderstorms. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 20 knots backing east after
midnight. rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms. waves 3 to
5 feet subsiding to 2 to 3 feet after midnight. 
.sunday...north winds to 30 knots becoming northwest gales to
40 knots in the late morning and afternoon. rain showers. waves 5 to
7 feet building to 8 to 12 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 
.sunday night...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots
in the late evening and overnight. partly cloudy. waves 8 to 12 feet
subsiding to 5 to 7 feet after midnight. 
.monday...west winds 15 to 20 knots backing south to 30 knots in the
late morning and afternoon. mostly sunny. waves 4 to 6 feet building
to 6 to 8 feet early in the afternoon. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots increasing to gales to 35 knots
early in the afternoon. mostly cloudy with rain showers likely.
waves 7 to 11 feet. 
.wednesday...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. partly sunny. waves
6 to 8 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 171943
nshgrr
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
343 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz847-180800-
grand haven to whitehall mi-
343 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through saturday evening...
...gale watch in effect from sunday morning through sunday evening...

.through early evening...south winds 20 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.tonight...south winds 20 to 25 knots. partly cloudy. a chance of
showers and thunderstorms after midnight. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.saturday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. rain showers likely and
a chance of thunderstorms. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 20 knots backing east after
midnight. rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms. waves 3 to
5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet after midnight. 
.sunday...northwest winds to 30 knots increasing to gales to
40 knots in the late morning and afternoon. rain showers. waves 4 to
6 feet building to 8 to 12 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 
.sunday night...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots
in the late evening and overnight. partly cloudy. waves 8 to
12 feet. 
.monday...west winds 15 to 20 knots backing south to 30 knots in the
late morning and afternoon. mostly sunny. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots becoming gales to 35 knots early
in the afternoon. partly sunny with rain showers likely. waves 8 to
12 feet. 
.wednesday...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. partly sunny. waves
6 to 8 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmkx 172010
nshmkx
expires:202510180900;;303409

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
310 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz643-180900-
sheboygan to port washington wi-
310 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through saturday morning...
...gale watch in effect from sunday morning through sunday
evening...

.through early evening...south wind 15 to 25 knots. partly sunny.
waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 15 to 25 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots
after midnight. slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
through around midnight, then showers and a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. waves 6 to 8 feet subsiding to 4 to
6 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. waves 3 to 5 feet
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest
10 to 20 knots after midnight, then rising to 15 to 25 knots
early in the morning. chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms through around midnight, then showers and a chance
of thunderstorms after midnight. waves 1 to 2 feet building to
3 to 4 feet early in the morning. 
.sunday...northwest wind up to 30 knots. gusts up to 35 knots.
rain showers in the morning, then slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. waves 3 to 5 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmkx 172010
nshmkx
expires:202510180900;;303410

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
310 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz644-180900-
port washington to north point light wi-
310 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through saturday morning...
...gale watch in effect from sunday morning through sunday
evening...

.through early evening...south wind 10 to 20 knots rising to
15 to 25 knots late in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 3 to
5 feet building to 4 to 6 feet late in the afternoon. 
.tonight...south wind 15 to 25 knots easing to 10 to 20 knots
late in the evening, then becoming 15 to 20 knots after midnight
veering southwest early in the morning. slight chance of showers
through around midnight, then showers and a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. waves 4 to 6 feet subsiding to 3 to
4 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming southwest 10 to 15 knots late in the afternoon.
chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet in the
afternoon. 
.saturday night...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming 5 to
15 knots late in the evening, then becoming northwest 10 to
20 knots after midnight rising to 15 to 25 knots early in the
morning. chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms
through around midnight, then showers and a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. waves 1 to 2 feet building to 3 to
4 feet early in the morning. 
.sunday...northwest wind up to 30 knots. gusts up to 35 knots.
rain showers in the morning, then slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. waves 3 to 5 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 172102
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expires:202510180800;;305015

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lmz248-250-180800-
seul choix point to point detour mi-
5nm east of a line from fairport mi to rock island passage-
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

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

.late this afternoon...south wind 20 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet building to 6 to 9 feet
occasionally to 11 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 15 to 25 knots veering southwest 10 to
20 knots late. showers likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms through midnight, then a chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms late. waves building to 7 to
10 feet occasionally to 13 feet, then subsiding to 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind less than 10 knots backing south late.
partly cloudy. a slight chance of showers through mid morning. a
slight chance of showers late. waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...south wind less than 10 knots backing north
10 to 20 knots after midnight. cloudy. a slight chance of showers
in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. waves
subsiding to 1 to 2 feet, then building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
29 knots. cloudy. showers likely in the morning, then a chance of
showers in the afternoon. waves building to 2 to 4 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 172102
nshmqt
expires:202510180800;;305014

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lmz221-180800-
green bay north of line from cedar river mi to rock island
passage-
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 2 am edt saturday...

.late this afternoon...south wind 20 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet building to 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 15 to 25 knots veering southwest 10 to
15 knots late. cloudy through midnight then becoming partly
cloudy. a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms
through midnight, then a slight chance of showers late. waves
subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind less than 10 knots backing south late.
mostly sunny. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday night...southwest wind less than 10 knots veering north
10 to 20 knots after midnight. cloudy. a slight chance of showers
in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. waves
building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
28 knots. mostly cloudy. a chance of showers in the morning, then
a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. waves building to
2 to 4 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 172102
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expires:202510180800;;305016

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lsz240-241-180800-
saxon harbor wi to black river mi-
black river to ontonagon mi-
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025 /401 pm cdt fri oct 17 2025/

...small craft advisory in effect until 8 pm edt /7 pm cdt/ this
evening...

.late this afternoon...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts
up to 22 knots. partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots. partly cloudy through
late evening then clearing. a slight chance of showers through
late evening. waves building to 2 to 3 feet, then subsiding to
1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind less than 10 knots veering northwest
late. mostly sunny through early afternoon then becoming mostly
cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday night...northwest wind 10 to 20 knots. cloudy with a
chance of showers. waves building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
27 knots. partly cloudy. waves building to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 172102
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expires:202510180800;;305017

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lsz242-243-180800-
ontonagon to upper entrance of portage canal mi-
upper entrance of portage canal to eagle river mi-
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 8 pm edt this evening...

.late this afternoon...south wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots becoming 10 to 20 knots
by midnight. partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
through late evening, then clear by midnight. waves building to
2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots veering west less than
10 knots by late morning. sunny through mid morning then becoming
partly cloudy. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday night...northwest wind 10 to 20 knots becoming 15 to
20 knots after midnight. gusts up to 27 knots. cloudy with a
chance of showers. waves building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to
7 feet. 
.sunday...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
33 knots. partly cloudy. a slight chance of showers in the
morning. waves building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 172102
nshmqt
expires:202510180800;;305018

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lsz244-245-180800-
eagle river to manitou island mi-
manitou island to point isabelle mi-
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

.late this afternoon...south wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
22 knots. mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 15 to 20 knots veering southwest 10 to
20 knots by midnight. partly cloudy through midnight then
clearing. a chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms through late evening, then a slight chance of
showers by midnight. waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet, then
building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.saturday...west wind 5 to 15 knots becoming less than 10 knots
late. mostly sunny. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday night...northwest wind 5 to 15 knots increasing to
15 to 20 knots after midnight. gusts up to 27 knots. cloudy. a
slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers
after midnight. waves building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
33 knots. mostly cloudy. a slight chance of showers in the
morning. waves building to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet,
then subsiding to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 172102
nshmqt
expires:202510180800;;305019

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lsz246-180800-
point isabelle to lower entrance of portage canal mi-
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

.late this afternoon...south wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. waves 1 to
2 feet building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming 5 to 15 knots
by midnight. partly cloudy through midnight then clearing. a
slight chance of showers through midnight. waves subsiding to
1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind less than 10 knots veering northwest
late. mostly sunny. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.saturday night...northwest wind less than 10 knots becoming 5 to
15 knots after midnight. gusts up to 25 knots. cloudy. a slight
chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.sunday...northwest wind 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to
32 knots. cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning,
then partly cloudy in the afternoon. waves building to 1 to
2 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 172102
nshmqt
expires:202510180800;;305020

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lsz247-180800-
lower entrance of portage canal to huron islands mi including
keweenaw and huron bays-
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 11 pm edt this evening...

.late this afternoon...south wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. waves calm to
1 foot. 
.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. partly cloudy through
midnight then clearing. a chance of showers through late evening,
then a slight chance of showers by midnight. waves building to
1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind less than 10 knots veering north late.
sunny through early afternoon then becoming partly cloudy. waves
calm to 1 foot. 
.saturday night...northwest wind 5 to 15 knots with gusts up to
26 knots. cloudy with a chance of showers. waves building to 1 to
2 feet. 
.sunday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
32 knots. cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then
partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon.
waves building to 2 to 4 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 172102
nshmqt
expires:202510180800;;305021

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lsz248-180800-
huron islands to marquette mi-
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

.late this afternoon...south wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. waves 1 to
2 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 10 to 15 knots veering southwest 5 to
15 knots by midnight. partly cloudy through midnight then
clearing. a chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms through late evening, then a slight chance of
showers by midnight. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind less than 10 knots veering northwest
by late morning, then veering northeast late. sunny through early
afternoon then becoming partly cloudy. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.saturday night...north wind less than 10 knots backing northwest
10 to 20 knots after midnight. cloudy. a chance of showers in the
evening, then showers likely after midnight. waves building to
2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to
33 knots. cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then
partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon.
waves building to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet, then
subsiding to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 172102
nshmqt
expires:202510180800;;305022

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lsz249-180800-
marquette to munising mi-
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 2 am edt saturday...
...gale watch in effect from sunday morning through sunday
evening...

.late this afternoon...south wind 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. waves 1 to
2 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 15 to 20 knots veering southwest 10 to
20 knots by midnight, then diminishing to less than 10 knots
late. mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a slight chance
of thunderstorms through midnight, then mostly clear with a
slight chance of showers late. waves building to 2 to 3 feet,
then subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind less than 10 knots backing northeast
late. sunny. a slight chance of showers by late morning. waves
calm to 1 foot. 
.saturday night...northeast wind less than 10 knots backing north
10 to 20 knots after midnight. cloudy. a chance of showers in the
evening, then showers likely after midnight. waves building to
2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...northwest wind up to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. showers
likely in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
waves building to 7 to 10 feet occasionally to 13 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 172102
nshmqt
expires:202510180800;;305023

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lsz250-180800-
munising to grand marais mi-
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 2 am edt saturday...
...gale watch in effect from sunday morning through sunday
evening...

.late this afternoon...south wind 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. waves 1 to
2 feet building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 10 to 20 knots veering southwest 10 to
15 knots late. mostly cloudy with showers likely and a slight
chance of thunderstorms through midnight, then partly cloudy with
a chance of showers late. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind less than 10 knots veering west by
late morning, then veering northeast late. mostly sunny. a slight
chance of showers by late morning. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.saturday night...northeast wind less than 10 knots backing north
10 to 20 knots after midnight. cloudy. a chance of showers in the
evening, then showers after midnight. waves building to 2 to
4 feet. 
.sunday...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up
to 37 knots. cloudy. showers likely in the morning, then a chance
of showers in the afternoon. waves building to 8 to 11 feet
occasionally to 14 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kmqt 172102
nshmqt
expires:202510180800;;305024

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lsz251-180800-
grand marais to whitefish point mi-
501 pm edt fri oct 17 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 2 am edt saturday...
...gale watch in effect from sunday morning through sunday
evening...

.late this afternoon...south wind 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 15 to 20 knots veering southwest 10 to
15 knots late. showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday...southwest wind less than 10 knots veering west by
late morning, then veering northeast late. partly cloudy. a
slight chance of showers through early afternoon, then a chance
of showers late. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.saturday night...east wind less than 10 knots backing north
10 to 20 knots after midnight. cloudy. a chance of showers in the
evening, then showers after midnight. waves building to 2 to
3 feet. 
.sunday...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up
to 37 knots. cloudy. showers in the morning, then a chance of
showers in the afternoon. waves building to 9 to 12 feet
occasionally to 15 feet. 

$$