Marine forecast
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point, WI
- current wind
- 3 kt NNE
- Air
- 50°F
- 72-hr peak
- 21 kt
- Peak seas
- 1 ft
Observed Tue 1:50 PM | LSZ121
- Air
- 50°F
- 72-hr peak
- 21 kt
- Peak seas
- 1 ft
In brief
At 1:50 pm CDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station SXHW3 (Saxon Harbor, WI, 22 miles away) measured wind from the NNE at 3 kt. The NWS forecast for Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point, WI issued at 2:22 pm CDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for tonight: “Northwest wind 5 to 10 knots. Chance of sprinkles early in the evening.”
Source: National Weather Service Duluth MN forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 21 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 1 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tonight | Northwest wind 5 to 10 knots. Chance of sprinkles early in the evening. Waves 1 foot or less. |
| Wednesday | North wind 5 knots. Partly sunny. Waves 1 foot or less. |
| Wednesday Night | Northeast wind 5 knots becoming southeast early in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 foot or less. |
| Thursday | South wind 5 knots becoming southwest late in the afternoon. Chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. |
Issued Tue 2:22 PM by Duluth MN (product NSHDLH).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 1:50 PM | 3 kt NNE | — | — | — |
| Tue 12:50 PM | 1 kt N | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 5 kt N | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 5 kt N | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 6 kt N | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 7 kt N | 10 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 8 kt N | 12 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 13 kt NNE | 14 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 14 kt N | 16 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 7 kt N | 10 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 3 kt NE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 4 kt ENE | 7 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 1:50 PM at NDBC buoy SXHW3 (Saxon Harbor, WI), 21.8 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point today?
Tonight: Northwest wind 5 to 10 knots. Chance of sprinkles early in the evening. Waves 1 foot or less.
Is there a small craft advisory for Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone LSZ121 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
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 LSZ121, issued by Duluth MN, 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 NSHDLH, issued Tue 2:22 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station SXHW3, read Tue 1:50 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.