Mackinac Island surfForecast / Lake Huron / USA

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Mackinac Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mackinac Island sea temperature is
0.7° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Wed morning, min -7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Icy conditions (max 10°C on Thu morning, min -2°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, calm by Thu night).

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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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Wave
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(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)000000000000000000000
Wind
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NW
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WNW
15
NW
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NNW
20
N
15
W
25
W
15
SSE
25
S
10
SE
30
S
35
SW
25
SW
5
N
5
NNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
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20
E
30
ESE
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
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/ height (m)
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Sunrise--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--6:58--6:56
Sunset8:09--8:10--8:13--8:14--8:15--8:16--8:17--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C2000-4-4-1-233910104132-1119
Feels °C (?)-7-7-5-9-14-10-9-8-5-1234-1-2-3-3-5-5-57
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Information about the Mackinac Island Surf forecast

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

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