Marine forecast
Whitefish Bay/Whitefish Pt.–Pt. Iroquois, MI
- current wind
- 6 kt NW
- Gusts
- 8 kt
- Seas
- 1.3 ft
- Period
- 5 sec
- Air
- 50°F
Observed Tue 1:54 PM | LSZ321
- Gusts now
- 8 kt
- Seas now
- 1.3 ft · 5 sec
- Air
- 50°F
- 72-hr peak
- 30 kt
- Peak seas
- 9 ft
In brief
At 1:54 pm CDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station PTIM4 (Point Iroquois, MI, 16 miles away) measured wind from the NW at 6 kt, gusting to 8 kt; buoy 4403587 measured seas of 1.3 ft. The NWS forecast for Whitefish Bay/Whitefish Pt.–Pt. Iroquois, MI issued at 1:51 pm CDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for through early evening: “North wind 10 to 15 knots. Cloudy.” A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Wed 7:00 PM.
Source: National Weather Service Gaylord MI forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 30 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 9 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Whitefish Bay/Whitefish Pt.–Pt. Iroquois until Wed 7:00 PM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Through Early Evening | North wind 10 to 15 knots. Cloudy. Waves 2 feet or less. |
| Tonight | Northwest wind 15 to 25 knots. Slight chance of showers. Waves 3 to 5 feet. |
| Wednesday | Northwest wind 15 to 25 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 3 to 5 feet. |
| Wednesday Night | Northeast wind 10 to 15 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 2 to 4 feet. |
| Thursday | Southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. Chance of showers. Waves 2 feet or less. See the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5. |
Issued Tue 1:51 PM by Gaylord MI (product NSHAPX).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 1:54 PM | 6 kt NW | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:54 PM | 0 kt | 0 kt | — | — |
| Tue 11:54 AM | 4 kt E | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 5 kt NE | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 13 kt E | 17 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 15 kt E | 17 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 9 kt E | 15 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 14 kt ESE | 20 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 16 kt ESE | 21 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 14 kt E | 18 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 18 kt E | 20 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:54 AM | 19 kt E | 21 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 1:54 PM at NDBC buoy PTIM4 (Point Iroquois, MI), 15.7 miles away. Seas from buoy 4403587 (Whitefish Bay), 8.5 miles away, at Tue 1:20 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Whitefish Bay/Whitefish Pt.–Pt. Iroquois today?
Through Early Evening: North wind 10 to 15 knots. Cloudy. Waves 2 feet or less.
Is there a small craft advisory for Whitefish Bay/Whitefish Pt.–Pt. Iroquois?
Yes — small craft advisory in effect until Wed 7:00 PM.
How high are the waves at Whitefish Bay/Whitefish Pt.–Pt. Iroquois right now?
Seas are running 1.3 ft at a 5-second period, measured at NDBC buoy PTIM4 Tue 1:54 PM, 15.7 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 9.0 ft Fri 1 PM.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone LSZ321, issued by Gaylord MI, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product NSHAPX, issued Tue 1:51 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station PTIM4, read Tue 1:54 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 2:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.