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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
311 am est mon dec 15 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.


lhz346-151615-
st ignace to false detour channel-
311 am est mon dec 15 2025

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

.today...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots becoming west in the
afternoon. snow showers likely early in the morning, then snow
showers in the morning. chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
freezing spray in the morning. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 4 to
6 feet in the morning. 
.tonight...west wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to
3 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 45 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 7 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
311 am est mon dec 15 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.


lmz341-151615-
seul choix point to 5nm west of mackinac bridge-
311 am est mon dec 15 2025

...gale warning in effect until 1 pm est this afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from tuesday afternoon through late
tuesday night...

.today...west wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around 35 knots
decreasing to 10 to 20 knots in the afternoon. heavy freezing
spray early in the morning. snow showers likely early in the
morning. chance of snow showers in the morning, then slight
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves
occasionally around 11 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to
4 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest gales to 35 knots. cloudy. waves 9 to
12 feet. 
.tuesday night...west gales to 35 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
9 to 12 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
311 am est mon dec 15 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.


lmz323-151615-
grand traverse bay south of a line grand traverse light to
norwood mi-
311 am est mon dec 15 2025

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

.today...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots becoming west 10 to
15 knots early in the evening. chance of snow showers through the
day. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. waves 2 feet or
less. 
.tuesday...south wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 45 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 6 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
311 am est mon dec 15 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.


lhz349-151615-
sturgeon pt to alabaster mi-
311 am est mon dec 15 2025

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

.today...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots. slight chance of snow
showers early in the morning, then snow showers in the morning.
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray in
the morning. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 4 to 7 feet in the
morning. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 3 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 5 to 8 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest gales to 35 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 6 to 9 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
311 am est mon dec 15 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.


lhz348-151615-
presque isle light to sturgeon pt mi including thunder bay
national marine sanctuary-
311 am est mon dec 15 2025

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

.today...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots. chance of snow showers
early in the morning, then snow showers in the morning. chance of
snow showers in the afternoon. waves 2 to 3 feet building to 3 to
5 feet in the morning. 
.tonight...west wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to
3 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind up to 30 knots. cloudy. waves 6 to
9 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 35 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 6 to 9 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
311 am est mon dec 15 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.


lhz347-151615-
5nm east of mackinac bridge to presque isle light mi including
bois blanc island-
311 am est mon dec 15 2025

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

.today...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots becoming west 10 to
15 knots early in the evening. chance of snow showers early in
the morning, then snow showers in the morning. chance of snow
showers in the afternoon. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to
3 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots. cloudy. waves 2 to
3 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 35 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 6 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
311 am est mon dec 15 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.


lhz345-151615-
straits of mackinac within 5 nm of mackinac bridge including
mackinac island-
311 am est mon dec 15 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through this afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from tuesday afternoon through late
tuesday night...

.today...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots becoming west 10 to
20 knots in the afternoon. snow showers likely early in the
morning, then snow showers in the morning. chance of snow showers
in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray in the morning. waves 3 to
5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet in the afternoon. 
.tonight...west wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 feet
or less. 
.tuesday...southwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
45 knots. cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest gales to 35 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 4 to 7 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
311 am est mon dec 15 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.


lsz322-151615-
st. marys river point iroquois to e. potagannissing bay-
311 am est mon dec 15 2025

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

.today...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots becoming west 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. snow showers likely early in the
morning, then snow showers in the morning. chance of snow showers
in the afternoon. 
.tonight...west wind 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy. 
.tuesday...south wind 15 to 20 knots. cloudy.
.tuesday night...southwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 40 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
311 am est mon dec 15 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.


lsz321-151615-
whitefish bay (u.s. portion)/whitefish point to point iroquois mi-
311 am est mon dec 15 2025

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

.today...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots. chance of snow showers
early in the morning, then snow showers likely in the morning.
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tuesday...south wind 15 to 25 knots. cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 35 knots. chance of rain and snow showers. waves 8 to
11 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
311 am est mon dec 15 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.


lmz346-151615-
manistee to point betsie mi-
311 am est mon dec 15 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 am est early this
morning...
...gale warning in effect until 1 pm est this afternoon...

.today...west wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around 35 knots
decreasing to 10 to 15 knots early in the evening. chance of snow
showers early in the morning. heavy freezing spray through the
day. waves 7 to 10 feet. waves occasionally around 12 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tuesday...south wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 9 to 12 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 40 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 9 to 12 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
311 am est mon dec 15 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.


lmz344-345-151615-
sleeping bear point to grand traverse light mi-
point betsie to sleeping bear point mi-
311 am est mon dec 15 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 am est early this
morning...
...gale warning in effect until 1 pm est this afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from tuesday afternoon through late
tuesday night...

.today...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
35 knots becoming west 10 to 20 knots in the afternoon. heavy
freezing spray through the day. chance of snow showers early in
the morning. slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
waves 7 to 10 feet. waves occasionally around 12 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. cloudy. waves 7 to 10 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to
around 40 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 8 to 11 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
311 am est mon dec 15 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.


lmz342-151615-
norwood mi to 5nm west of mackinac bridge including little
traverse bay-
311 am est mon dec 15 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 am est early this
morning...
...gale warning in effect until 1 pm est this afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from tuesday afternoon through late
tuesday night...

.today...west wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around 35 knots
decreasing to 10 to 20 knots in the afternoon. heavy freezing
spray through the day. snow showers likely early in the morning.
snow showers in the morning, then chance of snow showers in the
afternoon. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to
3 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. cloudy. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest gales to 35 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 8 to 11 feet. 

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 sun dec 14 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.


lez040-041-151000-
buffalo to ripley along lake erie-
1003 pm est sun dec 14 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late monday night...

.overnight...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west
10 to 15 knots. a chance of snow showers, then lake effect snow
late. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest to
30 knots. lake effect snow. waves 3 to 6 feet building to 7 to
10 feet. waves occasionally around 13 feet. 
.monday night...southwest winds to 30 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. lake effect snow. waves 7 to 10 feet subsiding to 3 to
5 feet. waves occasionally around 13 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
25 knots. a chance of snow showers in the morning. waves 2 to
4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet.
.tuesday night...southwest winds to 30 knots increasing to
35 knot gales. mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 6 feet building to 5 to
9 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming south and
diminishing to 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 5 to 9 feet
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.thursday...south winds to 30 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 40 knot gales. rain during the day, then rain with
snow likely thursday night. waves 3 to 6 feet building to 11 to
15 feet. waves occasionally around 19 feet. 
.friday...west gales to 40 knots becoming southwest and
diminishing to 15 to 20 knots. a chance of snow showers during
the day. waves 10 to 14 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. waves
occasionally around 18 feet. 

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 pm est sun dec 14 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.


lez020-151000-
upper niagara river and buffalo harbor-
1003 pm est sun dec 14 2025

.overnight...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming west.
scattered snow showers late. 
.monday...west winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest 15 to
20 knots. lake effect snow. 
.monday night...west winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 5 to
15 knots. lake effect snow in the evening, then a chance of snow
showers overnight. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 10 knots or less increasing to 10 to
15 knots. a chance of snow showers. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy. 
.wednesday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming south and
diminishing to 5 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. 
.thursday...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest. rain
likely during the day, then rain with snow likely thursday night.
.friday...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest and
diminishing to 5 to 15 knots. a chance of snow showers during the
day. 

the water temperature off buffalo is 37 degrees.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 pm est sun dec 14 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.


loz045-151000-
mexico bay to the saint lawrence river along lake ontario-
1003 pm est sun dec 14 2025

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

.overnight...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to
10 to 15 knots. scattered snow showers. waves 3 to 6 feet
subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.monday...northwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west and
increasing to 15 to 25 knots. lake effect snow. waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.monday night...west winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. lake effect snow. waves 5 to 8 feet subsiding to 3 to
6 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots. lake effect snow showers likely. waves 3 to 5 feet.
waves occasionally around 6 feet. 
.tuesday night...south winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to
30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 6 feet building to 4 to
7 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming south 15 to
25 knots. a chance of rain showers during the day. waves 6 to
9 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. waves occasionally around
11 feet. 
.thursday...south winds to 30 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 40 knot gales. rain likely during the day, then
rain and snow thursday night. waves 3 to 5 feet building to 11 to
15 feet. waves occasionally around 19 feet. 
.friday...west gales to 40 knots becoming northwest and
diminishing to 15 to 20 knots. snow showers likely with a chance
of rain showers during the day, then a chance of snow showers
friday night. waves 13 to 17 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet. waves
occasionally around 22 feet. 

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 pm est sun dec 14 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.


loz042-151000-
niagara river to hamlin beach along lake ontario-
1003 pm est sun dec 14 2025

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

.overnight...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west
10 to 15 knots. a chance of snow showers. waves 3 to 6 feet
subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.monday...west winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to 30 knots. lake
effect snow. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 5 to 8 feet. waves
occasionally around 10 feet. 
.monday night...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest and
diminishing to 10 to 15 knots. a chance of snow showers in the
evening. waves 5 to 8 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. waves
occasionally around 10 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to
30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 6 feet building to 5 to
8 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming south and
diminishing to 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 5 to 8 feet
subsiding to 2 feet or less. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.thursday...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 35 knot gales. rain likely during the day, then
rain with snow likely thursday night. waves 1 to 3 feet building
to 8 to 11 feet. waves occasionally around 14 feet. 
.friday...west gales to 40 knots becoming southwest and
diminishing to 10 to 15 knots. a chance of snow showers during
the day. waves 9 to 13 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. waves
occasionally around 16 feet. 

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 pm est sun dec 14 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.


loz043-151000-
hamlin beach to sodus bay along lake ontario
including irondequoit bay-
1003 pm est sun dec 14 2025

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

.overnight...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. lake effect
snow. waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 9 feet. 
.monday...west winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 15 to 25 knots. lake effect snow. waves 2 to 4 feet
building to 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.monday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. lake effect snow
likely in the evening, then a chance of snow showers overnight.
waves 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south. partly
sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. waves 2 to
4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.tuesday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest
and increasing to 15 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 1 to
3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet.
.wednesday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming south and
diminishing to 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 6 feet
building to 4 to 7 feet, then subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. waves
occasionally around 9 feet. 
.thursday...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 40 knot gales. rain likely during the day, then
rain with snow likely thursday night. waves 1 to 3 feet building
to 8 to 11 feet. waves occasionally around 14 feet. 
.friday...west gales to 40 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 knots. a
chance of rain and snow showers during the day. waves 11 to
15 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around
19 feet. 

the water temperature off rochester is 37 degrees.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 pm est sun dec 14 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.


loz044-151000-
sodus bay to mexico bay along lake ontario-
1003 pm est sun dec 14 2025

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

.overnight...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. lake effect
snow. waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 9 feet. 
.monday...northwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west and
increasing to 15 to 25 knots. lake effect snow. waves 2 to 4 feet
building to 5 to 8 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.monday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. lake effect snow.
waves 5 to 8 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally
around 10 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots. a chance of snow showers in the morning. waves 3 to
5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. waves occasionally around
6 feet. 
.tuesday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
1 to 3 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming south and
diminishing to 10 to 15 knots. a chance of rain showers during
the day. waves 4 to 7 feet building to 5 to 9 feet, then
subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.thursday...southeast winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 40 knot gales. rain likely during the day, then
rain and snow thursday night. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 10 to
13 feet. waves occasionally around 16 feet. 
.friday...west gales to 40 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 knots.
snow showers likely during the day. waves 14 to 19 feet subsiding
to 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around 24 feet. 

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
245 am est mon dec 15 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.


lez144>147-151515-
the islands to vermilion oh-vermilion to avon point oh-
avon point to willowick oh-willowick to geneva-on-the lake oh-
245 am est mon dec 15 2025

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

.today...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. a slight chance of snow
showers this morning. waves 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally
around 7 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to 2 to
4 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south and
increasing to 15 to 25 knots. mostly sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet. 
.tuesday night...south winds to 30 knots becoming southwest.
partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. waves
3 to 6 feet building to 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around
9 feet. 

see lake erie open lakes forecast for wednesday through friday.

the water temperature off toledo is 34 degrees, off cleveland 40
degrees, and off erie 37 degrees.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
245 am est mon dec 15 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.


lez148-149-151515-
geneva-on-the-lake to conneaut oh-conneaut oh to ripley ny-
245 am est mon dec 15 2025

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

.today...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest. snow
showers likely this morning, then a chance of snow showers this
afternoon. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 7 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. a chance of snow showers. waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding
to 2 to 4 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.tuesday...south winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
25 knots. partly sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet. 
.tuesday night...south winds to 30 knots becoming southwest.
mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 6 feet building to 4 to 7 feet. waves
occasionally around 9 feet. 

see lake erie open lakes forecast for wednesday through friday.

the water temperature off toledo is 34 degrees, off cleveland 40
degrees, and off erie 37 degrees.

$$

fzus51 kcle 150745
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
245 am est mon dec 15 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lez142-143-151515-
maumee bay to reno beach oh-reno beach to the islands oh-
245 am est mon dec 15 2025

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

.today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 5 to
15 knots. partly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 foot or
less. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 5 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots. mostly sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tuesday night...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest.
partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet. 

see lake erie open lakes forecast for wednesday through friday.

the water temperature off toledo is 34 degrees, off cleveland 40
degrees, and off erie 37 degrees.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 150717
nshdlh
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
116 am cst mon dec 15 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.


lsz121-151700-
chequamegon bay-bayfield to oak point wi-
116 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 6 am cst early this
morning...

.today...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming west 5 knots in the afternoon. partly sunny.
waves 1 foot or less. 
.tonight...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots rising to 10 to 15 knots
with gusts to around 20 knots early in the morning. partly cloudy
in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less.
.tuesday...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
30 knots. partly sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tuesday night...west wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
decreasing to 20 knots early in the morning. partly cloudy. waves
1 to 3 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 150717
nshdlh
expires:202512151700;;611736

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
116 am cst mon dec 15 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.


lsz148-151700-
oak point to saxon harbor wi-
116 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...gale warning in effect until 3 am cst early this morning...

.today...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots becoming west 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. partly
sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming southwest 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
25 knots early in the morning. partly cloudy in the evening then
becoming mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
increasing to 35 knots in the late morning and early afternoon,
then decreasing to 30 knots late in the afternoon. partly sunny.
waves 2 to 4 feet. a gale warning may be needed. 
.tuesday night...west wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots easing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots
early in the morning. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet. a small
craft advisory may be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 150717
nshdlh
expires:202512151700;;611733

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
116 am cst mon dec 15 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.


lsz147-151700-
sand island to bayfield wi-
116 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...gale warning in effect until 3 am cst early this morning...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect until 3 am cst early
this morning...

.today...west wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots
becoming northwest 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. mostly cloudy.
waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet in the afternoon. 
.tonight...west wind 5 knots becoming southwest 10 to 15 knots
with gusts to around 25 knots in the late evening and overnight.
mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
increasing to 40 knots. partly sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet building
to 4 to 6 feet in the late morning and afternoon. waves
occasionally to 8 feet. a gale warning may be needed. 
.tuesday night...west wind 20 to 25 knots with gales to around
40 knots easing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 25 knots
early in the morning. partly cloudy. waves 4 to 6 feet subsiding
to 2 to 4 feet early in the morning. waves occasionally to
8 feet. a gale warning may be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 150717
nshdlh
expires:202512151700;;611732

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
116 am cst mon dec 15 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.


lsz146-151700-
port wing to sand island wi-
116 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...gale warning in effect until 3 am cst early this morning...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect until 3 am cst early
this morning...

.today...west wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots
easing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves
3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet in the afternoon. 
.tonight...west wind 5 knots becoming southwest 15 to 20 knots
with gusts to around 25 knots in the late evening and overnight.
mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind up to 30 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
increasing to 40 knots. partly sunny. waves 4 to 7 feet. waves
occasionally to 9 feet. a gale warning may be needed. 
.tuesday night...west 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. waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding
to 2 to 4 feet early in the morning. waves occasionally to
9 feet. a gale warning may be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 150717
nshdlh
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
116 am cst mon dec 15 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.


lsz145-151700-
duluth mn to port wing wi-
116 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...gale warning in effect until 3 am cst early this morning...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect until 3 am cst early
this morning...

.today...west wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots
easing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. mostly cloudy in the
morning then becoming mostly sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet subsiding
to 1 to 2 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 
.tonight...west wind 5 knots becoming southwest 15 to 20 knots
with gusts to around 25 knots in the late evening and overnight.
mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
increasing to 35 knots in the late morning and afternoon. partly
sunny. waves 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally to 9 feet. a gale
warning may be needed. 
.tuesday night...west wind up to 30 knots with gales to around
35 knots easing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots
early in the morning. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding
to 2 to 4 feet early in the morning. waves occasionally to
9 feet. a gale warning may be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 150717
nshdlh
expires:202512151700;;611730

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
116 am cst mon dec 15 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.


lsz144-151700-
two harbors to duluth mn-
116 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...gale warning in effect until 3 am cst early this morning...

.today...west wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots
becoming northwest 5 knots in the afternoon. partly sunny. waves
1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 5 knots becoming southwest 15 to
20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots in the late evening and
overnight. partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
increasing to 35 knots in the late morning and early afternoon,
then decreasing to 30 knots late in the afternoon. mostly cloudy
in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. waves 4 to 6 feet.
waves occasionally to 8 feet. a gale warning may be needed. 
.tuesday night...west wind 20 to 25 knots with gales to around
35 knots easing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots
early in the morning. mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. waves 4 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. waves
occasionally to 8 feet. a gale warning may be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 150717
nshdlh
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
116 am cst mon dec 15 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.


lsz143-151700-
silver bay harbor to two harbors mn-
116 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...gale warning in effect until 3 am cst early this morning...

.today...west wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots
becoming northwest 5 knots in the afternoon. mostly sunny. waves
1 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet in the late morning and
afternoon. 
.tonight...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest 15 to
20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots after midnight. partly
cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. waves 1 to
2 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
increasing to 35 knots in the late morning and early afternoon,
then decreasing to 30 knots late in the afternoon. mostly cloudy
in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. waves 4 to 6 feet.
waves occasionally to 8 feet. a gale warning may be needed. 
.tuesday night...west wind 20 to 25 knots with gales to around
35 knots easing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots
early in the morning. mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. waves 4 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet after
midnight. waves occasionally to 7 feet. a gale warning may be
needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 150717
nshdlh
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
116 am cst mon dec 15 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.


lsz142-151700-
taconite harbor to silver bay harbor mn-
116 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...gale warning in effect until 3 am cst early this morning...

.today...west wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots
becoming northwest 5 knots in the afternoon. mostly sunny. waves
1 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet in the late morning and
afternoon. 
.tonight...northwest wind 5 knots becoming southwest 15 to
20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots after midnight. mostly
cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
increasing to 35 knots late in the morning, then decreasing to
30 knots in the afternoon. partly sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 4 to 6 feet in the late morning and afternoon. waves
occasionally to 8 feet. a gale warning may be needed. 
.tuesday night...west wind 15 to 20 knots with gales to around
35 knots becoming northwest 5 to 10 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 after midnight. a gale warning may be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 150717
nshdlh
expires:202512151700;;611727

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
116 am cst mon dec 15 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.


lsz141-151700-
grand marais to taconite harbor mn-
116 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...gale warning in effect until 3 am cst early this morning...

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots easing to 5 knots in the afternoon. mostly sunny. waves
3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in the late morning and
afternoon. 
.tonight...northwest wind 5 knots becoming southwest 15 to
20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots after midnight. mostly
cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind up to 30 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
increasing to 35 knots in the late morning and afternoon. partly
sunny. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 6 to 9 feet in the late
morning and afternoon. waves occasionally to 12 feet. a gale
warning may be needed. 
.tuesday night...west wind 20 to 25 knots with gales to around
35 knots becoming northwest 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
25 knots early in the morning. mostly cloudy in the evening then
becoming partly cloudy. waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to 1 to
2 feet. waves occasionally to 9 feet. a gale warning may be
needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdlh 150717
nshdlh
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
116 am cst mon dec 15 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.


lsz140-151700-
grand portage to grand marais mn-
116 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...gale warning in effect until 3 am cst early this morning...

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 20 knots in
the morning. partly sunny. waves 4 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to
3 feet. waves occasionally to 8 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots after midnight, then
rising to 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots early in
the morning. mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less building to 2 to
4 feet early in the morning. a small craft advisory may be
needed. 
.tuesday...southwest wind up to 30 knots with gales to around
40 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 5 to 8 feet building to 8 to
13 feet. waves occasionally to 17 feet. a gale warning may be
needed. 
.tuesday night...west wind 20 to 25 knots with gales to around
35 knots becoming northwest with gales to around 35 knots after
midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 7 to 10 feet subsiding to 2 to
4 feet. waves occasionally to 13 feet. a gale warning may be
needed. 

$$

fzus53 kdtx 150823
nshdtx
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nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
323 am est mon dec 15 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.


lhz421-151630-
outer saginaw bay sw of alabaster to port austin mi to inner
saginaw bay-
323 am est mon dec 15 2025

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

.today...southwest winds to 30 knots increasing to 35 knot gales
in the late morning and early afternoon, then diminishing to
30 knots late in the afternoon. cloudy. light snow showers likely
in the morning, then a chance of light snow showers in the
afternoon. freezing spray. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally
around 12 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 20 to 25 knots becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots. mostly cloudy early in the evening becoming partly
cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet after
midnight. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to 35 knot
gales. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 6 to 9 feet.
waves occasionally around 12 feet. a gale warning may be needed.
.tuesday night...southwest gales to 40 knot gales. mostly cloudy.
waves 8 to 12 feet. waves occasionally around 15 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 150823
nshdtx
expires:202512151630;;613959

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
323 am est mon dec 15 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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


lez444-151630-
michigan waters of lake erie from detroit river to north cape mi-
323 am est mon dec 15 2025

...small craft advisory in effect from 10 am est this morning
through this afternoon...

.today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late morning and early
afternoon, then diminishing to 15 to 20 knots with gusts to
30 knots late in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. a slight chance of
light snow showers in the morning. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the late evening and overnight. partly cloudy. waves
1 to 3 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots early in the afternoon. partly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 2 to 4 feet early in the afternoon. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds to 30 knots. partly cloudy until
early morning becoming mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 8 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

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

the water temperature at belle isle is 32 degrees.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 150823
nshdtx
expires:202512151630;;613954

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
323 am est mon dec 15 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.


lhz422-151630-
inner saginaw bay sw of point au gres to bay port mi-
323 am est mon dec 15 2025

.today...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots. cloudy with light snow 
showers likely.
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the late evening and overnight. mostly cloudy early
in the evening becoming partly cloudy. 
.tuesday...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest to 30 knots
with gusts to 35 knot gales. mostly cloudy. a gale warning may be
needed.
.tuesday night...southwest gales to 35 knot gales diminishing to
30 knots after midnight. gusts to 40 knot gales. mostly cloudy. 

waves omitted due to ice coverage.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 150823
nshdtx
expires:202512151630;;613956

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
323 am est mon dec 15 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.


lhz441-151630-
port austin to harbor beach mi-
323 am est mon dec 15 2025

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

.today...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots increasing to 30 knots in
the late morning and early afternoon, then diminishing to 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 30 knots late in the afternoon. light snow
showers. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 8 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 20 to 25 knots becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots. mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow showers early
in the evening, then partly cloudy in the late evening and
overnight. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet after
midnight. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming south to
30 knots. partly cloudy early in the morning becoming mostly
cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 4 to 6 feet in the late
morning and afternoon. waves occasionally around 8 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest gales to 35 knot gales. mostly cloudy.
waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 12 feet. a gale warning
may be needed.

wave heights are for ice free areas.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 150823
nshdtx
expires:202512151630;;613957

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
323 am est mon dec 15 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.


lhz442-151630-
harbor beach to port sanilac mi-
323 am est mon dec 15 2025

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

.today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late morning and
afternoon. mostly cloudy. light snow showers likely in the
morning, then a chance of light snow showers in the afternoon.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the late evening and overnight. mostly cloudy early
in the evening becoming partly cloudy. a slight chance of light
snow showers early in the evening. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to
2 feet or less in the late evening and overnight. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 20 to
25 knots. partly cloudy early in the morning becoming mostly
cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet in the late
morning and afternoon. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds to 30 knots diminishing to 20 to 25
knots after midnight. gusts to 35 knot gales. mostly cloudy. waves 4
to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. a gale warning may be
needed.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 150823
nshdtx
expires:202512151630;;613958

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
323 am est mon dec 15 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.


lhz443-151630-
port sanilac to port huron mi-
323 am est mon dec 15 2025

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

.today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the late morning and
afternoon. cloudy with light snow showers likely. waves 2 to
4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet in the late morning and afternoon.
waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy early in the evening
becoming partly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 2 feet or
less in the late evening and overnight. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 20 to
25 knots. mostly cloudy until late afternoon becoming partly
cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet in the late
morning and afternoon. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy.
waves 4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 

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

$$

fzus53 kgrb 150833
nshgrb
expires:202512151400;;614197

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
232 am cst mon dec 15 2025

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


lmz521-151400-
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-
232 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...heavy freezing spray warning in effect until 8 am cst this
morning...
...small craft advisory in effect until noon cst today...

.early in the morning...sw wind 10 to 20 kts with a few gusts to
around 25 kts. freezing spray. a chance of light snow. waves 2 to
4 ft building to 3 to 5 ft early in the morning. 
.today...sw wind 15 to 25 kts veering w 10 to 15 kts in the
afternoon. freezing spray in the morning. a chance of flurries in
the morning. waves 3 to 5 ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft in the
afternoon. 
.tonight...sw wind 5 to 10 kts. a chance of flurries after
midnight. waves 2 ft or less. 
.tuesday...sw wind 10 to 20 kts increasing to around 30 kts in
the afternoon. a chance of flurries in the morning. waves 1 to
3 ft building to 4 to 7 ft. a small craft advisory may be needed.
.tuesday night...w wind to around 30 kts. mostly cloudy. waves
4 to 7 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft. 

wave height forecast is for ice free areas.
$$

fzus53 kgrb 150833
nshgrb
expires:202512151400;;614198

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
232 am cst mon dec 15 2025

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


lmz541-151400-
rock island passage to sturgeon bay wi-
232 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until noon cst today...

.early in the morning...sw wind 15 to 25 kts with gusts to around
30 kts. freezing spray. a chance of light snow. waves 3 to 5 ft. 
.today...sw wind 15 to 25 kts with gusts to around 30 kts veering
w 10 to 15 kts in the afternoon. freezing spray in the morning. a
chance of flurries in the morning. waves 4 to 7 ft subsiding to
3 to 5 ft in the afternoon. 
.tonight...w wind 5 to 10 kts backing sw after midnight. partly
cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. waves 1 to
3 ft. 
.tuesday...sw wind 15 to 25 kts with gusts to around 35 kts. a
chance of flurries in the morning. waves 2 to 4 ft building to
6 to 10 ft. a gale warning may be needed. 
.tuesday night...w wind 15 to 25 kts. gusts to around 35 kts
decreasing to 25 kts after midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 6 to
10 ft subsiding to 3 to 5 ft. a gale warning may be needed. 

$$

fzus53 kgrb 150833
nshgrb
expires:202512151400;;614199

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
232 am cst mon dec 15 2025

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


lmz542-543-151400-
sturgeon bay to two rivers wi-two rivers to sheboygan wi-
232 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until noon cst today...

.early in the morning...sw wind 15 to 25 kts with gusts to around
30 kts. a chance of flurries. waves 1 to 3 ft building to 3 to
5 ft early in the morning. 
.today...sw wind 15 to 25 kts with gusts to around 30 kts veering
w 10 to 15 kts in the afternoon. a chance of flurries in the
morning. waves 3 to 5 ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft. 
.tonight...w wind 5 to 10 kts. partly cloudy in the evening then
becoming mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 ft. 
.tuesday...sw wind 15 to 25 kts with gusts to around 30 kts. a
chance of flurries in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 ft building to
4 to 7 ft. a small craft advisory may be needed. 
.tuesday night...sw wind 15 to 25 kts veering w after midnight.
mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. waves
4 to 7 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft. 

wave height forecast is for ice free areas.
$$

fzus53 kgrb 150833
nshgrb
expires:202512151400;;614196

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
232 am cst mon dec 15 2025

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


lmz522-151400-
green bay south of line from oconto wi to little sturgeon bay wi-
232 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until noon cst today...

.early in the morning...sw wind 10 to 20 kts with gusts to around
30 kts. a chance of flurries. waves 2 ft or less. 
.today...sw wind 10 to 20 kts with gusts to around 25 kts veering
w 5 to 10 kts in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 ft. 
.tonight...sw wind 5 to 10 kts. a chance of flurries after
midnight. waves 2 ft or less. 
.tuesday...sw wind 15 to 25 kts. a chance of flurries. waves 1 to
3 ft. a small craft advisory may be needed. 
.tuesday night...w wind to around 30 kts. mostly cloudy in the
evening then becoming partly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 ft. 

wave height forecast is for ice free areas.
$$

fzus53 kgrr 150403
nshgrr
expires:202512151000;;603307

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1103 pm est sun dec 14 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz848-151000-
whitehall to pentwater mi-
1103 pm est sun dec 14 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 am est monday...
...gale warning in effect from 4 am est monday through monday
afternoon...

.rest of tonight...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to
gales to 35 knots after midnight. cloudy. a slight chance of snow
after midnight. freezing spray after midnight. waves 2 to 4 feet
building to 6 to 8 feet after midnight. 
.monday...southwest gales to 35 knots veering west to 30 knots early
in the afternoon. mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow.
freezing spray. waves 7 to 11 feet. 
.monday night...west winds 10 to 20 knots backing southwest after
midnight. cloudy. waves 5 to 7 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.tuesday...south winds to 30 knots increasing to gales to 35 knots
early in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet building to
8 to 12 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest gales to 40 knots veering west to
30 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 9 to 13 feet. 
.wednesday...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots backing southwest early
in the afternoon. mostly sunny. waves 5 to 7 feet subsiding to 2 to
3 feet. 
.thursday...south gales to 45 knots becoming west storm force winds
to 55 knots early in the afternoon. rain showers with snow showers
likely. waves 11 to 15 feet. 
.friday...northwest winds to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots
in the late morning and early afternoon, then backing southwest to
30 knots early in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 8 to 12 feet
subsiding to 4 to 6 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 150403
nshgrr
expires:202512151000;;603308

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1103 pm est sun dec 14 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz847-151000-
grand haven to whitehall mi-
1103 pm est sun dec 14 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 am est monday...
...gale warning in effect from 4 am est monday through monday
afternoon...

.rest of tonight...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to
gales to 35 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. a slight chance of
snow after midnight. freezing spray after midnight. waves 3 to
5 feet building to 6 to 8 feet after midnight. 
.monday...southwest gales to 40 knots becoming west to 30 knots
early in the afternoon. mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow.
freezing spray. waves 7 to 11 feet. 
.monday night...west winds 15 to 25 knots backing southwest 10 to
15 knots after midnight. cloudy. waves 5 to 7 feet subsiding to 2 to
3 feet. 
.tuesday...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest gales to
40 knots in the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet building to 8 to 12 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest gales to 40 knots veering west gales to
35 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 8 to 12 feet. 
.wednesday...west winds to 30 knots veering northwest 15 to 20 knots
in the late morning and early afternoon, then backing southwest
early in the afternoon. partly sunny. waves 6 to 8 feet subsiding to
4 to 6 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 
.thursday...south gales to 45 knots becoming west storm force winds
to 55 knots early in the afternoon. rain showers with snow showers
likely. waves 11 to 15 feet. 
.friday...northwest winds to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots
in the late morning and early afternoon, then backing west to
30 knots early in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 8 to 12 feet
subsiding to 6 to 9 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 150403
nshgrr
expires:202512151000;;603309

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1103 pm est sun dec 14 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz846-151000-
holland to grand haven mi-
1103 pm est sun dec 14 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 am est monday...
...gale warning in effect from 4 am est monday through monday
afternoon...

.rest of tonight...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to
gales to 35 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. a slight chance of
snow after midnight. freezing spray after midnight. waves 3 to
5 feet building to 6 to 8 feet after midnight. 
.monday...southwest gales to 40 knots. mostly cloudy with a slight
chance of snow. freezing spray. waves 7 to 11 feet. 
.monday night...west winds 20 to 25 knots decreasing to 10 to
20 knots in the late evening and overnight. cloudy. waves 5 to
7 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet in the late evening and overnight. 
.tuesday...south winds to 30 knots becoming southwest gales to
40 knots early in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet
building to 7 to 11 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest gales to 40 knots veering west gales to
35 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 8 to 12 feet. 
.wednesday...west winds to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots in
the late morning and early afternoon, then backing southwest early
in the afternoon. partly sunny. waves 6 to 8 feet subsiding to 4 to
6 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 
.thursday...south gales to 45 knots becoming west storm force winds
to 60 knots early in the afternoon. rain showers. waves 10 to
14 feet. 
.friday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to around 20 knots
in the late morning and early afternoon, then backing west early in
the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 9 to 13 feet subsiding to 6 to
9 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 150403
nshgrr
expires:202512151000;;603310

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1103 pm est sun dec 14 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz845-151000-
south haven to holland mi-
1103 pm est sun dec 14 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 am est monday...
...gale warning in effect from 4 am est monday through monday
afternoon...

.rest of tonight...southwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy.
freezing spray after midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet building to 5 to
7 feet after midnight. 
.monday...southwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots early
in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. freezing spray. waves 7 to 10 feet.
.monday night...west winds 15 to 25 knots backing southwest 10 to
15 knots after midnight. cloudy. waves 5 to 7 feet subsiding to 3 to
5 feet in the late evening and overnight. 
.tuesday...south winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to gales to
35 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 6 to 9 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest gales to 40 knots veering west to
30 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 7 to 11 feet. 
.wednesday...west winds to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots in
the late morning and early afternoon, then backing southwest early
in the afternoon. mostly sunny. waves 6 to 8 feet subsiding to 2 to
4 feet early in the afternoon. 
.thursday...south gales to 40 knots becoming west storm force winds
to 55 knots early in the afternoon. rain showers. waves 7 to 10 feet
building to 9 to 13 feet early in the afternoon. 
.friday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to around 20 knots
in the late morning and early afternoon, then backing west early in
the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 9 to 13 feet subsiding to 7 to
10 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 150403
nshgrr
expires:202512151000;;603311

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1103 pm est sun dec 14 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz844-151000-
st joseph to south haven mi-
1103 pm est sun dec 14 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 am est monday...
...gale warning in effect from 4 am est monday through monday
afternoon...

.rest of tonight...southwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
4 to 6 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. freezing
spray. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.monday night...west winds 15 to 25 knots backing southwest 10 to
15 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 5 to 7 feet subsiding
to 2 to 3 feet after midnight. 
.tuesday...south winds to 30 knots. partly sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 4 to 6 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest gales to 35 knots veering west to
30 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.wednesday...west winds 15 to 25 knots backing southwest 10 to
15 knots early in the afternoon. mostly sunny. waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.thursday...south gales to 40 knots becoming west storm force winds
to 55 knots early in the afternoon. rain showers. waves 6 to 9 feet
building to 7 to 11 feet early in the afternoon. 
.friday...northwest gales to 35 knots decreasing to around 20 knots
in the late morning and early afternoon, then backing southwest
early in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 9 to 13 feet subsiding
to 7 to 10 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 150403
nshgrr
expires:202512151000;;603306

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
1103 pm est sun dec 14 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz849-151000-
pentwater to manistee mi-
1103 pm est sun dec 14 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 am est monday...
...gale warning in effect from 4 am est monday through monday
afternoon...

.rest of tonight...southwest winds to 30 knots. cloudy. a slight
chance of snow after midnight. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 6 to
8 feet after midnight. 
.monday...southwest gales to 35 knots becoming west 15 to 25 knots
early in the afternoon. mostly cloudy with a slight chance of light
freezing rain and snow. freezing spray. waves 7 to 11 feet. 
.monday night...west winds 10 to 20 knots backing southwest 5 to
15 knots after midnight. cloudy. waves 4 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to
2 feet. 
.tuesday...south winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to gales to
35 knots in the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet building to 8 to 12 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest gales to 40 knots becoming west to
30 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. a chance of rain showers.
waves 9 to 13 feet. 
.wednesday...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots backing southwest 10 to
20 knots early in the afternoon. partly sunny. waves 5 to 7 feet
subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.thursday...south gales to 45 knots becoming southwest storm force
winds to 55 knots early in the afternoon. rain showers with snow
showers likely. waves 10 to 14 feet. 
.friday...northwest winds to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots
in the late morning and early afternoon, then backing southwest to
30 knots early in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 8 to 12 feet
subsiding to 4 to 6 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kiwx 150815
nshiwx
expires:202512151515;;613786

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service northern indiana
315 am est mon dec 15 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz043-151515-
new buffalo mi to st joseph mi-
315 am est mon dec 15 2025

...gale warning in effect until 1 pm est this afternoon...

.today...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. gusts up to 35 knot
gales early. freezing spray through early afternoon. waves 3 to 6
feet.
.tonight...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest 5 to
15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to
3 feet. 
.tuesday...south winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
25 knots. mostly sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to
5 feet. 
.tuesday night...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west. gusts
up to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 6 feet building to 4 to
7 feet. 

the water temperature at st. joseph is 39 degrees and at michigan
city is 37 degrees.

$$

fzus53 kiwx 150815
nshiwx
expires:202512151515;;613785

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service northern indiana
315 am est mon dec 15 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz046-151515-
michigan city in to new buffalo mi-
315 am est mon dec 15 2025

...gale warning in effect until 1 pm est this afternoon...

.today...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. gusts up to 35 knot
gales early. partly sunny. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest. mostly
cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. waves 2 to
4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.tuesday...south winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots. mostly sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.tuesday night...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west. mostly
cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet. 

the water temperature at st. joseph is 39 degrees and at michigan
city is 37 degrees.

$$

fzus53 klot 150255
nshlot
expires:202512151015;;600852

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
855 pm cst sun dec 14 2025

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.


lmz744-745-151015-
gary to burns harbor in-burns harbor to michigan city in-
855 pm cst sun dec 14 2025

...gale warning in effect from 3 am cst monday through monday
morning...

.rest of tonight...southwest winds 10 to 15 kt increasing to
southwest gales to 35 kt towards daybreak. partly cloudy early, 
then becoming mostly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 ft. 
.monday...southwest gales to 35 kt diminishing to 30 kt in the
afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft
subsiding to 3 to 5 ft.
.monday night...southwest winds 10 to 20 kt. partly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 ft subsiding to 1 to 2 ft. 
.tuesday...south winds 10 to 20 kt increasing to 20 to 25 kt.
partly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 ft building to 2 to 4 ft.  

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 klot 150255
nshlot
expires:202512151015;;600851

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
855 pm cst sun dec 14 2025

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>743-151015-
winthrop harbor to wilmette harbor il-
wilmette harbor to northerly island il-
northerly island to calumet harbor il-
calumet harbor il to gary in-
855 pm cst sun dec 14 2025

...gale warning in effect from 3 am cst monday through monday
morning...

.rest of tonight...southwest winds 10 to 15 kt increasing to
southwest gales to 35 kt towards daybreak. partly cloudy early, 
then becoming mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 ft building to 2 to 4 
ft. 
.monday...southwest gales to 35 kt diminishing to 30 kt in the
afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft.
.monday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 kt. partly cloudy. waves
1 to 3 ft. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 10 to 20 kt increasing to 20 to 25 kt.
mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 ft building to 2 to 4 ft.  

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 150710
nshmkx
expires:202512151000;;611451

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
110 am cst mon dec 15 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz644-151000-
port washington to north point light wi-
110 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until noon cst today...

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots becoming 15 to
25 knots early in the morning. gusts up to 30 knots. cloudy.
waves 3 to 4 feet. 
.monday...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots early in the afternoon, then
veering west 10 to 20 knots late in the afternoon. mostly cloudy.
waves 3 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet late in the afternoon.
.monday night...west wind 10 to 15 knots easing to 5 to 10 knots
late in the evening, then becoming west 5 to 10 knots after
midnight becoming southwest 10 to 15 knots early in the morning.
partly cloudy. waves around 1 foot. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots rising to up to
30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves around 1 foot building to 3 to
5 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 150710
nshmkx
expires:202512151000;;611453

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
110 am cst mon dec 15 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz646-151000-
wind point wi to winthrop harbor il-
110 am cst mon dec 15 2025

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

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots becoming 15 to
25 knots early in the morning. gusts up to 30 knots. cloudy.
waves 3 to 4 feet. 
.monday...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots
early in the afternoon, then veering west late in the afternoon.
mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet late in
the afternoon. 
.monday night...west wind 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest 5 to
10 knots after midnight, then rising to 10 to 15 knots early in
the morning. partly cloudy. waves around 1 foot. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots
late in the morning, then becoming 15 to 25 knots in the
afternoon. partly sunny. waves around 1 foot building to 3 to
4 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 150710
nshmkx
expires:202512151000;;611452

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
110 am cst mon dec 15 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz645-151000-
north point light to wind point wi-
110 am cst mon dec 15 2025

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

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots becoming 15 to
25 knots early in the morning. gusts up to 30 knots. cloudy.
waves 3 to 4 feet. 
.monday...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots
early in the afternoon, then veering west late in the afternoon.
mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet late in
the afternoon. 
.monday night...west wind 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest 5 to
10 knots after midnight, then rising to 10 to 15 knots early in
the morning. partly cloudy. waves around 1 foot. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots rising to up to
30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves around 1 foot building to 3 to
5 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 150710
nshmkx
expires:202512151000;;611450

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
110 am cst mon dec 15 2025

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz643-151000-
sheboygan to port washington wi-
110 am cst mon dec 15 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until noon cst today...

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots becoming 15 to
25 knots early in the morning. gusts up to 30 knots. slight
chance of snow showers early in the morning. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.monday...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
35 knots becoming southwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots late in the morning, then veering west 15 to 20 knots
early in the afternoon easing to 10 to 15 knots late in the
afternoon. slight chance of snow showers in the morning. waves
3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet late in the afternoon. 
.monday night...west wind 10 to 15 knots easing to 5 to 10 knots
late in the evening, then becoming west 5 to 10 knots after
midnight becoming southwest 10 to 15 knots early in the morning.
partly cloudy. waves around 1 foot. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots rising to 15 to 25 knots
with gusts to around 30 knots in the late morning and early
afternoon, then rising to up to 30 knots late in the afternoon.
mostly cloudy. waves around 1 foot building to 4 to 6 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 150400
nshmqt
expires:202512150900;;603113

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sun dec 14 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.


lsz251-150900-
grand marais to whitefish point mi-
1100 pm est sun dec 14 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late monday night...

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to
32 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow showers by midnight, then snow
showers likely late. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet. 
.monday...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots veering west 15 to
20 knots late. gusts up to 32 knots. cloudy. snow showers likely
through mid morning, then a chance of snow showers by late
morning. waves building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 10 to 20 knots backing southwest
10 to 15 knots after midnight. cloudy. a chance of snow showers
in the evening, then a slight chance of snow showers after
midnight. waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.tuesday...south wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to
38 knots. cloudy. a slight chance of drizzle and snow showers in
the afternoon. waves building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to
8 feet, then subsiding to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 150400
nshmqt
expires:202512150900;;603111

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sun dec 14 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.


lsz249-150900-
marquette to munising mi-
1100 pm est sun dec 14 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 10 am est monday...

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots. cloudy. a
slight chance of snow showers by midnight, then snow showers
likely late. waves 2 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet. 
.monday...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots veering northwest 15 to
20 knots late. mostly cloudy. a chance of snow showers through
mid morning, then a slight chance of snow showers by late
morning. waves subsiding to 2 to 4 feet, then building to 3 to
5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 10 to 15 knots backing southwest 10 to
20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. a slight chance of snow
showers in the evening. waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.tuesday...south wind up to 30 knots. cloudy. a slight chance of
drizzle and freezing drizzle in the afternoon. waves building to
3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet, then subsiding to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 150400
nshmqt
expires:202512150900;;603110

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sun dec 14 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.


lsz248-150900-
huron islands to marquette mi-
1100 pm est sun dec 14 2025

...small craft advisory in effect until 10 am est monday...

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to
31 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow showers by midnight, then snow
showers likely late. waves 1 to 2 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet. 
.monday...west wind 15 to 20 knots veering northwest 10 to
20 knots late. gusts up to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. a chance of
snow showers through mid morning, then a slight chance of snow
showers by late morning. waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 5 to 15 knots backing southwest after
midnight. cloudy. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.tuesday...south wind 10 to 20 knots veering southwest 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. gale force gusts up to 38 knots.
mostly cloudy. waves building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to
7 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 150400
nshmqt
expires:202512150900;;603109

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sun dec 14 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.


lsz247-150900-
lower entrance of portage canal to huron islands mi including
keweenaw and huron bays-
1100 pm est sun dec 14 2025

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

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to
32 knots. cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves 1 to 2 feet
building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 
.monday...west wind 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 knots
late. cloudy. a chance of snow showers through mid morning, then
a slight chance of snow showers by late morning. waves subsiding
to 1 to 2 feet. 
.monday night...west wind less than 10 knots backing southwest
after midnight. gusts up to 18 knots. cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. gale force gusts up to 39 knots.
mostly cloudy. waves building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to
7 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 150400
nshmqt
expires:202512150900;;603108

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sun dec 14 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.


lsz246-150900-
point isabelle to lower entrance of portage canal mi-
1100 pm est sun dec 14 2025

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

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots. cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves 2 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet. 
.monday...west wind 15 to 20 knots veering northwest 10 to
15 knots late. gusts up to 30 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow
showers through early afternoon. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.monday night...west wind less than 10 knots backing southwest
after midnight. gusts up to 17 knots. cloudy. waves calm to
1 foot. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots increasing to 15 to
25 knots in the afternoon. gale force gusts up to 40 knots.
mostly cloudy. waves building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to
8 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 150400
nshmqt
expires:202512150900;;603106

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sun dec 14 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.


lsz245-150900-
manitou island to point isabelle mi-
1100 pm est sun dec 14 2025

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

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots. cloudy. a
chance of snow showers by midnight, then snow showers likely
late. freezing spray late. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to
6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.monday...west wind 15 to 25 knots veering northwest 10 to
20 knots by late morning. cloudy. freezing spray through mid
morning. a chance of snow showers through mid morning, then a
slight chance of snow showers by late morning. waves subsiding to
2 to 3 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 5 to 15 knots backing southwest
after midnight. cloudy. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.tuesday...south wind 15 to 20 knots veering southwest 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. gale force gusts up to 38 knots.
mostly cloudy. waves building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to
8 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 150400
nshmqt
expires:202512150900;;603107

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sun dec 14 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.


lsz244-150900-
eagle river to manitou island mi-
1100 pm est sun dec 14 2025

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

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to
33 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow showers by midnight, then snow
showers likely late. freezing spray late. waves 2 to 4 feet
building to 6 to 9 feet occasionally to 11 feet. 
.monday...west wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 32 knots
veering northwest 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 32 knots by
late morning. cloudy. freezing spray through mid morning. a
chance of snow showers through mid morning, then a slight chance
of snow showers by late morning. waves subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 5 to 15 knots backing southwest
after midnight. cloudy. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots increasing to up to
30 knots in the afternoon. gale force gusts up to 43 knots.
mostly cloudy. waves building to 9 to 12 feet occasionally to
15 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 150400
nshmqt
expires:202512150900;;603105

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sun dec 14 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.


lsz242-243-150900-
ontonagon to upper entrance of portage canal mi-
upper entrance of portage canal to eagle river mi-
1100 pm est sun dec 14 2025

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

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots increasing to up
to 30 knots late. cloudy with a chance of snow showers. freezing
spray late. waves 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet building to
6 to 9 feet occasionally to 11 feet. 
.monday...west wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 32 knots
veering northwest 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 32 knots by
late morning. cloudy. freezing spray through mid morning. a
chance of snow showers through early afternoon. waves subsiding
to 2 to 3 feet. 
.monday night...west wind less than 10 knots backing southwest
10 to 15 knots after midnight. gusts up to 22 knots. cloudy. a
slight chance of snow showers in the evening. waves subsiding to
1 to 2 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots increasing to up to
30 knots in the afternoon. gale force gusts up to 44 knots.
mostly cloudy. waves building to 9 to 12 feet occasionally to
15 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 150400
nshmqt
expires:202512150900;;603104

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sun dec 14 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.


lsz240-241-150900-
saxon harbor wi to black river mi-
black river to ontonagon mi-
1100 pm est sun dec 14 2025 /1000 pm cst sun dec 14 2025/

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

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to
33 knots. cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. freezing
spray late. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 4 to 7 feet
occasionally to 9 feet. 
.monday...west wind 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 knots
late. cloudy. freezing spray through mid morning. a slight chance
of snow showers through early afternoon. waves subsiding to 2 to
3 feet. 
.monday night...west wind less than 10 knots backing southwest
10 to 15 knots after midnight. cloudy. waves subsiding to 1 to
2 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gale force gusts up
to 35 knots. mostly cloudy. waves building to 4 to 7 feet
occasionally to 9 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 150400
nshmqt
expires:202512150900;;603103

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sun dec 14 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.


lmz248-250-150900-
seul choix point to point detour mi-
5nm east of a line from fairport mi to rock island passage-
1100 pm est sun dec 14 2025

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

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gale force
gusts up to 35 knots. cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers by
midnight, then snow showers likely late. freezing spray late.
waves 1 to 2 feet building to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to
10 feet. 
.monday...southwest wind up to 30 knots becoming west 10 to
20 knots with gale force gusts up to 36 knots by late morning.
mostly cloudy. a chance of snow showers through mid morning.
freezing spray through mid morning. waves building to 6 to 9 feet
occasionally to 11 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday night...west wind less than 10 knots backing southwest
5 to 15 knots after midnight. partly cloudy in the evening then
becoming mostly cloudy. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots increasing to up to
30 knots in the afternoon. cloudy. waves building to 9 to 12 feet
occasionally to 15 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 150400
nshmqt
expires:202512150900;;603102

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sun dec 14 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.


lmz221-150900-
green bay north of line from cedar river mi to rock island
passage-
1100 pm est sun dec 14 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through monday afternoon...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect until 9 am est monday...

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to
32 knots. cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers by midnight,
then a chance of snow showers late. freezing spray late. waves
2 to 3 feet building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.monday...southwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 32 knots
veering west 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 32 knots by late
morning. mostly cloudy. a chance of snow showers through mid
morning. freezing spray through mid morning. waves subsiding to
1 to 2 feet. 
.monday night...west wind less than 10 knots backing southwest
5 to 15 knots after midnight. partly cloudy in the evening then
becoming mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tuesday...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to
32 knots. cloudy. waves building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to
8 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 150400
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expires:202512150900;;603112

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 pm est sun dec 14 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.


lsz250-150900-
munising to grand marais mi-
1100 pm est sun dec 14 2025

...small craft advisory in effect through late monday night...

.rest of tonight...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to
33 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow showers by midnight, then snow
showers late. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet. 
.monday...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots veering northwest 15 to
20 knots late. gusts up to 32 knots. cloudy. snow showers likely
through mid morning, then a chance of snow showers by late
morning. waves building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet,
then subsiding to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 10 to 20 knots backing southwest
after midnight. cloudy. a chance of snow showers in the evening.
waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.tuesday...south wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to
37 knots. mostly cloudy. a slight chance of drizzle and freezing
drizzle in the afternoon. waves building to 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$