Apostle Islands Surf Break

Lat Long: 47.07° N 90.46° W

Issued: 12 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apostle Islands sea temperature is
8.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Apostle Islands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
ENE
5
WSW
15
W
15
W
5
S
10
NNW
10
ESE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
NNW
0
S
20
E
10
NW
10
W
10
WSW
15
N
5
WSW
10
SSE
25
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
Low Tide
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:13
5:13
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:59
8:58
8:58
8:57
8:57
8:55
8:54
 mm
5
7
1
2
Temp °C
12
14
15
16
18
19
14
14
14
13
14
14
14
14
15
17
20
17
16
21
19
Feels °C
11
12
15
15
18
20
14
14
14
12
13
14
12
11
14
17
21
17
15
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
2466
1549
1571
1519
1519
1519
1622
1548
1521
1609
1521
1511
1511
1542
1608
1622
1624
1773
1932
1608
1773
Best forecast wave conditions in Lake Superior
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
4
4
2
4
2
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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Information about the Apostle Islands Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Apostle Islands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Apostle Islands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Apostle Islands surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Apostle Islands) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Apostle Islands may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Apostle Islands is 129 km (80 miles) from Duluth. If you plan a vacation in Lake Superior, look for hotels and other accommodation in Duluth. Duluth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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