297  
FZUS53 KAPX 201401  
SRFAPX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
 
MIZ031-210415-  
MANISTEE-  
INCLUDING THE LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES OF MANISTEE COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................MODERATE. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 50.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:13 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:11 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 4 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:12 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:12 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS AROUND 60. EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS AROUND 60.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ025-210415-  
BENZIE-  
INCLUDING THE LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES OF BENZIE COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:11 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:12 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 4 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 60.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:10 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:13 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS  
LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ020-210415-  
LEELANAU-  
INCLUDING THE LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES OF LEELANAU COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................MODERATE. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 50.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:08 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:11 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 5 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:07 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:12 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS  
LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ026-210415-  
GRAND TRAVERSE-  
INCLUDING THE GRAND TRAVERSE BAY BEACHES OF GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 50.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:08 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:10 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 4 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:07 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:11 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS  
LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ021-210415-  
ANTRIM-  
INCLUDING THE LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES OF ANTRIM COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 50.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:06 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:10 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 5 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 60.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:05 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:11 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS  
LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ099-210415-  
CHARLEVOIX-  
INCLUDING THE LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES OF CHARLEVOIX COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................MODERATE. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 50.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:05 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:10 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 60.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:04 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:11 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS  
LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ016-210415-  
EMMET-  
INCLUDING THE LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES OF EMMET COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................MODERATE. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:03 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:09 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:02 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:10 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 60.  
EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS  
LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ017-210415-  
CHEBOYGAN-  
INCLUDING THE LAKE HURON BEACHES OF CHEBOYGAN COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................MODERATE. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:01 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:08 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 50S.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:00 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:09 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 3 TO 5 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. BREEZY. EAST WINDS AROUND 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE  
OF SHOWERS. HIGHS AROUND 60. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ018-210415-  
PRESQUE ISLE-  
INCLUDING THE LAKE HURON BEACHES OF PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................MODERATE. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................4 TO 6 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 40S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................5:59 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:04 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY UNTIL 4 PM, THEN PARTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 50S.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................5:58 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:06 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 6 TO 9 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. BREEZY. EAST WINDS AROUND 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE  
OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ024-210415-  
ALPENA-  
INCLUDING THE LAKE HURON BEACHES OF ALPENA COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................MODERATE. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 TO 4 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 50.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................5:59 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:02 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 5 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 40S.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................5:58 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:03 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 4 TO 6 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. BREEZY. EAST WINDS AROUND 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE  
OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ030-210415-  
ALCONA-  
INCLUDING THE LAKE HURON BEACHES OF ALCONA COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................MODERATE. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................5:59 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:00 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 5 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 40S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................5:58 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:01 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 4 TO 7 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE  
OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ036-210415-  
IOSCO-  
INCLUDING THE LAKE HURON BEACHES OF IOSCO COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................MODERATE. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS, BUILDING TO 2 TO 3 FEET  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:01 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:00 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................MODERATE. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 5 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 50.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:00 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:01 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 4 TO 6 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE  
OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ042-210415-  
ARENAC-  
INCLUDING THE LAKE HURON BEACHES OF ARENAC COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:03 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:00 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................MODERATE. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:02 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:01 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 TO 3 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ095-210415-  
WESTERN MACKINAC-  
INCLUDING THE LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES OF WESTERN MACKINAC COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:03 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:14 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 50S.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:02 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:15 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 TO 3 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ096-210415-  
EASTERN MACKINAC-  
INCLUDING THE LAKE MICHIGAN AND HURON BEACHES OF EASTERN MACKINAC  
COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:01 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:10 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 50S.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:00 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:11 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 TO 3 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ088-210415-  
EASTERN CHIPPEWA-  
INCLUDING THE LAKE HURON BEACHES OF CHIPPEWA COUNTY  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................5:57 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:07 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 50S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................5:56 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:08 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 TO 3 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE  
OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ098-210415-  
BEAVER ISLAND-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF BEAVER ISLAND  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:05 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:12 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:04 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:13 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 TO 3 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS AROUND 60.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
MIZ097-210415-  
MACKINAC ISLAND-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF MACKINAC ISLAND  
1001 AM EDT WED MAY 20 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........IN THE LOWER 30S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:01 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:09 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SWIM RISK*..................LOW. REGARDLESS OF SWIM RISK,  
HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE DUE TO VERY  
COLD WATER TEMPERATURES.  
WAVE HEIGHT.................2 FEET OR LESS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 50S.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SUNRISE.....................6:00 AM.  
SUNSET......................9:11 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 4 TO 6 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. WINDY. EAST WINDS AROUND 30 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
WAVE HEIGHT 2 FEET OR LESS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
SWIM RISK CATEGORY  
* LOW RISK - LARGE WAVES AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS ARE NOT EXPECTED,  
HOWEVER DANGEROUS CURRENTS MAY EXIST AT ANY TIME NEAR PIERS,  
BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
* MODERATE RISK - BREAKING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY AWAY  
FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS, BREAKWALLS, AND RIVER OUTLETS.  
ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE WITH YOU IN THE WATER.  
* HIGH RISK - LIFE-THREATENING WAVES AND CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY  
OUT OF THE WATER AND STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS AREAS LIKE PIERS AND  
BREAKWALLS.  
 
** FOR THUNDERSTORM, WATERSPOUT, AND UV DEFINITIONS SEE:  
HTTPS://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BEACH/APX  
 

 
 
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