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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Superior — MI Shore (Michigan). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 62°F · Low 56°F
Peak gusts: 27 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 61% · Barometer: 30.02 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Lake Superior — MI Shore.
Fair for boating (57/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 30 mph. Wind 24 mph from the south. 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.
Fair for fishing (68/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 57°F. Provisional data. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Wind 24 mph from the south. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for kayaking (41/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 30 mph. Wind 24 mph from the south. Combined air and water temperature is 118°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Poor for swimming (44/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 57°F. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Water temperature is 57°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is moderate (77%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 AM | 59°F | 27 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 0% | Clear Sky |
| 8 AM | 59°F | 27 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Clear Sky |
| 9 AM | 59°F | 26 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Clear Sky |
| 10 AM | 59°F | 27 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 0% | Clear Sky |
| 11 AM | 59°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 0% | Clear Sky |
| 12 PM | 60°F | 23 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 1% | Clear Sky |
| 1 PM | 60°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 2% | Clear Sky |
| 2 PM | 60°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 19 mph | 3% | Clear Sky |
| 3 PM | 60°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 4% | Clear Sky |
| 4 PM | 61°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 5% | Clear Sky |
| 5 PM | 61°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 5% | Clear Sky |
| 6 PM | 62°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 5% | Clear Sky |
| 7 PM | 61°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 5% | Overcast |
| 8 PM | 61°F | 8 mph | W | ⚡ 9 mph | 5% | Overcast |
| 9 PM | 58°F | 8 mph | NW | ⚡ 15 mph | 7% | Overcast |
| 10 PM | 57°F | 13 mph | N | ⚡ 16 mph | 8% | Overcast |
| 11 PM | 56°F | 12 mph | NW | ⚡ 12 mph | 8% | Overcast |
| 12 AM | 56°F | 21 mph | NW | ⚡ 28 mph | 9% | Overcast |
| 1 AM | 54°F | 16 mph | N | ⚡ 21 mph | 9% | Overcast |
| 2 AM | 53°F | 11 mph | N | ⚡ 14 mph | 11% | Overcast |
| 3 AM | 54°F | 15 mph | NW | ⚡ 15 mph | 10% | Overcast |
| 4 AM | 53°F | 16 mph | N | ⚡ 17 mph | 10% | Overcast |
| 5 AM | 53°F | 23 mph | NE | ⚡ 26 mph | 10% | Overcast |
| 6 AM | 51°F | 26 mph | NE | ⚡ 29 mph | 18% | Overcast |
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.
Mainly Clear. Low around 53°F.
Overcast. High near 62°F. Wind around 29 mph with gusts up to 37 mph.
Overcast. Low around 55°F.
Overcast. High near 55°F. Wind around 26 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Overcast. Low around 46°F.
Drizzle. High near 51°F. Wind around 25 mph with gusts up to 24 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 47°F.
Drizzle. High near 49°F. Wind around 24 mph with gusts up to 23 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 46°F.
Rain. High near 52°F. Wind around 23 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Rain. Low around 45°F.
Rain Showers. High near 50°F. Wind around 45 mph with gusts up to 47 mph.
Rain Showers. Low around 35°F.
Lake Superior — MI Shore currently reports 59°F with wind velocity near 22 mph from the S. 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 Superior — MI Shore 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 MQT) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Superior — MI Shore 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 Superior — MI Shore Water Level & Temperature page.
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