Marine forecast
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor, WI
- current wind
- 3 kt NNE
- Seas
- 2.6 ft
- Period
- 6 sec
- Air
- 50°F
- 72-hr peak
- 26 kt
Observed Tue 1:50 PM | LSZ148
- Seas now
- 2.6 ft · 6 sec
- Air
- 50°F
- 72-hr peak
- 26 kt
- Peak seas
- 4 ft
In brief
At 1:50 pm CDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station SXHW3 (Saxon Harbor, WI, 12 miles away) measured wind from the NNE at 3 kt; buoy 45023 measured seas of 2.6 ft. The NWS forecast for Oak Point to Saxon Harbor, 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.” A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Tue 4:00 PM.
Source: National Weather Service Duluth MN forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 26 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 5 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Oak Point to Saxon Harbor until Tue 4:00 PM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
* WHAT...Waves 2 to 5 ft. Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. * WHERE...Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tonight | Northwest wind 5 to 10 knots. Chance of sprinkles early in the evening. Waves 1 to 3 feet. |
| Wednesday | North wind 5 to 10 knots easing to 5 knots late in the afternoon. Partly sunny. Waves 1 foot or less. |
| Wednesday Night | Northeast wind 5 knots becoming southeast early in the morning. Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming 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), 12.0 miles away. Seas from buoy 45023 (North Entry Buoy, North Keweenaw Peninsula, MI), 104.8 miles away, at Tue 1:40 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Oak Point to Saxon Harbor today?
Tonight: Northwest wind 5 to 10 knots. Chance of sprinkles early in the evening. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
Is there a small craft advisory for Oak Point to Saxon Harbor?
Yes — small craft advisory in effect until Tue 4:00 PM.
How high are the waves at Oak Point to Saxon Harbor right now?
Seas are running 2.6 ft at a 6-second period, measured at NDBC buoy SXHW3 Tue 1:50 PM, 12.0 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 4.0 ft Fri 6 AM.
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 LSZ148, 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.