Lester River Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.78° N 92.11° W

Issued: 12 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lester River sea temperature is
18.0° C

6.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Lester River 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

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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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
ESE
5
E
5
SSE
10
WSW
5
WSW
5
WNW
10
W
5
SSW
0
NE
10
E
10
E
5
E
5
SE
5
ESE
5
SE
10
WSW
10
W
5
NW
5
SW
15
SW
5
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
glassy
High Tide
Low Tide
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:04
9:04
9:02
9:02
9:01
9:00
9:00
 mm
6
2
1
4
Temp °C
21
22
19
25
27
24
22
22
17
23
23
16
25
24
22
29
28
24
29
31
26
Feels °C
21
22
20
27
30
28
24
26
18
24
23
17
26
25
25
31
31
27
29
30
31
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)
2353
1650
1664
1625
1625
1625
1734
1645
1626
1731
1626
1617
1617
1644
1719
1734
1736
1838
1965
1728
1838
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 Lester River Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lester River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lester River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lester River 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 (Lester River) 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 Lester River 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.

Lester River is 2 km (1 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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