Selkirk surfForecast / Lake Ontario / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 EDT
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Selkirk surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Selkirk sea temperature is
7.2° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)
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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
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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)
10
W
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
NW
10
W
15
WNW
15
W
10
SW
15
W
10
W
15
SE
15
NW
15
W
20
SE
20
SSW
10
NNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
25
W
15
WNW
20
W
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
Low Tide
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
heavy rain
mod rain
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
light rain
part cloud
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5:50
5:50
5:48
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:43
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8:10
8:12
8:13
8:14
8:15
8:16
8:17
8:19
9
15
14
16
6
4
1
Temp °C
15
8
7
8
7
9
9
7
8
11
10
9
12
11
16
12
9
10
11
8
8
12
5
3
5
4
4
4
3
4
8
7
7
8
9
12
9
6
7
7
4
2
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)
2009
1543
1600
1603
384
384
390
384
384
399
444
826
397
384
448
587
404
384
397
410
384
Best forecast wave conditions in Lake Ontario - United States
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
5
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Information about the Selkirk Surf forecast

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

Selkirk is 21 km (13 miles) from the city of Oswego. If you plan a vacation in Lake Ontario - United States, look for hotels and other accommodation in Oswego. Oswego has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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