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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Michigan - Michigan Shoreline (Michigan). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 66°F · Low 57°F
Peak gusts: 11 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 83% · Barometer: 30.03 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Lake Michigan - Michigan Shoreline.
Excellent for boating (95/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 10 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for fishing (94/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southeast. Measured water temperature 60°F from a representative gauge 21.5 mi away. Provisional data. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for kayaking (79/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 10 mph. Combined air and water temperature is 117°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Fair for swimming (71/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 2% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 60°F from a representative gauge 21.5 mi away. Provisional data. Air temperature 57°F. Confidence is moderate (75%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 57°F | 6 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 61°F | 6 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 63°F | 7 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 64°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 65°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 65°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 65°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 66°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 65°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 65°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 63°F | 3 mph | SW | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 61°F | 2 mph | SW | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 61°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 60°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 61°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 60°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 59°F | 7 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 59°F | 7 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 60°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 60°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 60°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 60°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 AM | 60°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 AM | 61°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
Mirror-like to gentle rippled water. Optimal conditions for paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and beginner water skiing or wakeboarding.
Pleasant breeze with small wavelets. Great for sailing, pleasure cruising, pontoon boats, and trolling for trout and bass.
Moderate waves with whitecaps likely. Requires skilled boat handling; kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards should stay close to sheltered bays.
Steep waves, cold spray, and hazardous open water. Avoid small craft voyages. Always check official National Weather Service lake wind advisories.
Overcast. High near 67°F. Wind around 8 mph with gusts up to 19 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 66. South wind around 7 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 66. South wind around 7 mph.
Overcast. Low around 55°F.
Partly cloudy. Low around 58, with temperatures rising to around 60 overnight. South southwest wind 2 to 9 mph.
Drizzle. High near 72°F. Wind around 14 mph with gusts up to 29 mph.
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Drizzle. Low around 57°F.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Rain Showers. High near 71°F. Wind around 17 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Rain Showers. Low around 60°F.
Lake Michigan - Michigan Shoreline currently reports 52°F with wind velocity near 5 mph from the E. Atmospheric forecasts and 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines are updated hourly from the National Weather Service gridpoint matching the lake's coordinates.
At Lake Michigan - Michigan Shoreline and surrounding mountain valleys, diurnal heating of the surrounding terrain causes strong thermal pressure differentials known locally as afternoon breezes (such as the Washoe Zephyr at Lake Tahoe). Wind speeds typically peak between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM before calming near sunset.
For stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), canoeing, and light kayaks, winds under 7 mph (light breeze) offer the safest, glassiest surface conditions. Between 8–14 mph, small wavelets develop, suitable for sailboats and powerboats. Winds exceeding 15 mph create steep whitecaps and rapid drift; winds over 21 mph warrant small craft warnings.
All weather and wind telemetry is fetched directly from the National Weather Service (NOAA - WFO GRR) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Michigan - Michigan Shoreline without artificial smoothing or third-party estimates.
Yes. Live hydrological sensor readings, 30-day elevation histories, full-pool benchmarks, and USGS station provenance are available on our dedicated Lake Michigan - Michigan Shoreline Water Level & Temperature page.
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