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Mackinac Island surfForecast / Lake Huron / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 EST
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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
2.4° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)
Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent 
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Thu night, min -1°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Sat night. Icy conditions (max 2°C on Fri morning, min -8°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

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Sunrise8:18--8:17--8:17--8:17--8:17--8:15--8:15--
Sunset-5:07--5:08--5:09--5:10--5:12--5:14--5:15-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C12122022321-1-2-1-2-6-6-6-112
Feels °C (?)-3-1-3-3-3-5-2-2-2-6-7-9-12-10-11-16-16-12-9-8-8
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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 12 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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