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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Superior - Minnesota North Shore (Minnesota). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Small Craft Advisory issued October 8 at 9:52PM CDT until October 9 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Today: High 58°F · Low 46°F
Peak gusts: 2 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 62% · Barometer: 30.05 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Lake Superior - Minnesota North Shore.
Small Craft Advisory issued October 8 at 9:52PM CDT until October 9 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Good for boating (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 7 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.
Good for fishing (86/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 1.1 mi away. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (76%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for kayaking (72/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 7 mph. Combined air and water temperature is 109°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Very Poor / Avoid for swimming (32/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Wind 5 mph from the west. Working against it: Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 1.1 mi away. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Air temperature 52°F. Water temperature is 57°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is moderate (80%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 AM | 53°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 51°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 50°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 49°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 47°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 46°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 46°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 46°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 49°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 52°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 54°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 10 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 56°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 57°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 58°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 58°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 58°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 20 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 57°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 56°F | 20 mph | NE | ⚡ 23 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 53°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 23 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 53°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 20 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 54°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 54°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 54°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 55°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Mostly 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.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Partly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 0 to 10 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 0 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Partly cloudy. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 56 overnight. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 76. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Lake Superior - Minnesota North Shore currently reports 46°F with wind velocity near 1 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 - Minnesota North 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 DLH) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Superior - Minnesota North 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 - Minnesota North Shore Water Level & Temperature page.
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