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Lake Superior — MI Shore sits in Michigan and is classified as a Great Lakes shoreline region. The water surface spans about 20,300,000 acres, making it a very large body of water. Fish documented in the area include Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Other waters in the region include Greenwood Reservoir. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Lake Superior — MI Shore come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
This page covers a named shoreline area, not the whole lake. Conditions vary widely across open water, so treat this forecast as local to the coordinates shown and check the official source before heading out.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 12:39 PM EDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Good (80/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Sailing (97/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 80/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 57°F. Provisional data. Wind 14 mph from the east-southeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
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| Temp (°F) | 49° | 49° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 51° | 52° | 52° | 52° | 52° | 52° | 51° | 52° | 52° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 54° | 54° | 55° | 57° |
| Wind (kts) | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| Direction | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 49°F | 8 mph ENE (58°) | 8 mph | 0% | 17% | Clear Sky |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 49°F | 11 mph ENE (78°) | 11 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear Sky |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 50°F | 12 mph ESE (103°) | 12 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear Sky |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 50°F | 14 mph ESE (105°) | 14 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear Sky |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 50°F | 15 mph ESE (109°) | 16 mph | 2% | 4% | Clear Sky |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 50°F | 17 mph ESE (103°) | 19 mph | 3% | 3% | Clear Sky |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 51°F | 19 mph ESE (109°) | 23 mph | 3% | 1% | Clear Sky |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 52°F | 20 mph ESE (119°) | 24 mph | 3% | 14% | Clear Sky |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 52°F | 16 mph SE (130°) | 19 mph | 4% | 13% | Clear Sky |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 52°F | 16 mph SE (134°) | 23 mph | 4% | 0% | Clear Sky |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 52°F | 18 mph SE (133°) | 26 mph | 5% | 0% | Clear Sky |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 52°F | 22 mph SE (142°) | 29 mph | 4% | 9% | Clear Sky |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 51°F | 24 mph SE (143°) | 32 mph | 4% | 66% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 52°F | 24 mph SE (144°) | 33 mph | 3% | 100% | Overcast |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 52°F | 22 mph SE (140°) | 31 mph | 3% | 68% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 53°F | 21 mph SE (141°) | 30 mph | 3% | 25% | Mainly Clear |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 53°F | 23 mph SSE (148°) | 36 mph | 3% | 74% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 53°F | 22 mph SSE (152°) | 36 mph | 4% | 13% | Clear Sky |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 53°F | 22 mph SSE (151°) | 36 mph | 4% | 0% | Clear Sky |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 53°F | 22 mph SSE (150°) | 32 mph | 3% | 3% | Clear Sky |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 54°F | 20 mph SSE (152°) | 28 mph | 3% | 0% | Clear Sky |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 54°F | 18 mph SSE (156°) | 26 mph | 3% | 0% | Clear Sky |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 55°F | 20 mph SSE (157°) | 30 mph | 3% | 3% | Clear Sky |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 57°F | 22 mph SSE (164°) | 31 mph | 3% | 0% | Clear Sky |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 58°F | 23 mph SSE (161°) | 31 mph | 3% | 6% | Clear Sky |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Today October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Monday October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 53° | 46° | 60° | 51° | 64° | 57° | 61° | 47° | 47° | 45° | 49° | 45° | 53° | 46° |
| Wind | 22 mph | 18 mph | 27 mph | 22 mph | 27 mph | 22 mph | 23 mph | 18 mph | 26 mph | 21 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph |
| Gusts | 28 mph | 28 mph | 36 mph | 36 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph | 24 mph | 24 mph | 26 mph | 26 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 34 mph | 34 mph |
| Precip % | 4% | 3% | 5% | 4% | 0% | 0% | 27% | 22% | 27% | 22% | 16% | 13% | 42% | 34% |
| Forecast |
NOAA GLERL GLSEA surface temperature at 46.794, -87.346 · Oct 7, 12:00 PM UTC
Good for fishing (80/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the northwest. Measured water temperature 57°F. Provisional data. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (93/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts to 9 mph. Wind 9 mph from the northwest. 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 sailing (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the NW is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 0 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (76/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts to 9 mph. Wind 9 mph from the northwest. Combined air and water temperature is 105°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 57°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of MI Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Surrounded by the natural landscapes of MI, Lake Superior — MI Shore is an appealing Great Lakes shoreline region welcoming outdoor recreation across all seasons. The lake provides critical habitat for native fish species and serves as a focal point for regional boating. Visitors should review current access fees, ramp operational status, and state licensing rules.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is required for anglers age 17+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed Sunfish. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lake Superior — MI Shore is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 3:10 PM EDT