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Ogden Dune surfForecast / Lake Michigan / USA
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Ogden Dune surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ogden Dune sea temperature is
10.2° C
(Which is 3.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ogden Dune this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ogden Dune in the next 16 days are 0.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 11th May) | 0.5ft (0.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ogden Dune over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | off | off | |
High Tide | |||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide | |||||||||||||||||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | |
7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | 7:57 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 |
9 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1361 | 1430 | 1097 | 1071 | 1099 | 1099 | 1079 | 1100 | 1101 | 1099 | 1267 | 1062 | 1068 | 1242 | 1537 | 1145 | 1076 | 1076 | 1074 | 1078 | 1078 |
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Information about the Ogden Dune Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ogden Dune provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ogden Dune can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ogden Dune 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 (Ogden Dune) 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 Ogden Dune 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.
Ogden Dune is 7 km (4 miles) from Michigan City. If you plan a vacation in Lake Michigan, look for hotels and other accommodation in Michigan City. Michigan City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












