Current weather conditions and live observations for Mackinac Island based on the nearest weather station observations (including METAR, SYNOP, ship and quickscat wind data). This is the most reliable place on surf-forecast.com to see what is happening with the weather in Mackinac Island right now. Also check out the current weather map overlays on our dynamic weather maps.
Current Weather near Mackinac Island
as reported by 5 closest weather stations
| Weather Station | Weather | Wind | Gusts | Temp. | Visibility | Visibility / Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BUOY-CYGM4 14 km S3 m above sea level 21 minutes ago | 12.9 °C | - | - | |||
SHIP8683 15 km N15 m above sea level 3 hours ago | moderate winds from the E (24.12 km/h at 100°) | - °C | 3.2 km | 3.2 km | ||
17 km SSW220 m above sea level 1 hour ago | light winds from the NE (6 km/h at 40°) | OVC060 °C | 6 | 6 scattered broken | ||
22 km W220 m above sea level 1 hour ago | moderate winds from the ENE (28 km/h at 70°) | 1 °C | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
SHIP8094 15 km N3 m above sea level 3 hours ago | moderate winds from the E (24 km/h at 100°) | 10.7 °C | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
SHIP2598 15 km N3 m above sea level 3 hours ago | moderate winds from the E (24 km/h at 100°) | 10.7 °C | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
SHIP4279 15 km N15 m above sea level 3 hours ago | moderate winds from the E (24.12 km/h at 100°) | - °C | 3.2 km | 3.2 km | ||
SHIP7652 15 km N15 m above sea level 3 hours ago | moderate winds from the E (24.12 km/h at 100°) | - °C | 3.2 km | 3.2 km | ||
SHIP4918 15 km N3 m above sea level 3 hours ago | moderate winds from the E (24 km/h at 100°) | 10.7 °C | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
17 km SSW220 m above sea level 1 hour ago | light winds from the NE (6 km/h at 40°) | OVC060 °C | 6 | 6 scattered broken |
* NOTE: not all weather observatories update at the same frequency which is the reason why some locations may show data from stations that are further away than known closer ones. We also include passing Ship data if it is recorded close to Mackinac Island and within an acceptable time window.

(18 km/h at 50°)