LAKE MICHIGAN · GREAT LAKES DASHBOARD
Lake Michigan Dashboard
Live NOAA buoy observations, local conditions, forecast maps, daylight, webcams and official marine resources in one place.
CURRENT CONDITIONS
Lake Michigan right now
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Wind
240° 19 kt · G 23
Knots · gust when availableWaves
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Reported wave heightWater temp
54°F
Near selected stationAir temp
50°F
Near selected stationSelected: 45002 · North Lake Michigan · Observed Nov 8 1:40 AM EST
NEAREST STATION
Find the closest buoy by ZIP code
Enter a 5-digit US ZIP code to find the three nearest Lake Michigan stations. Distances are approximate straight-line distances.
WEATHER EXPLORER
Interactive Lake Michigan forecast map
Explore forecast wind, waves, temperature and gusts across the lake. This map shows model forecasts, not buoy observations.
DAYLIGHT & PRESSURE
Sunrise, sunset & barometric pressure
Daylight times follow the selected station location. Pressure comes from that station when NOAA reports it.
Sunrise
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Selected station local timeSunset
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Selected station local timeDaylight
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Sunrise to sunsetPressure
29.82 inHg
Sea-level pressureLoading daylight for 45002 · North Lake Michigan…
LIVE NOAA OBSERVATIONS
Lake Michigan buoy & shoreline stations
Latest available observations from NOAA/NDBC. A dash means the station is not currently reporting that measurement.
| Station | Wind | Waves | Water | Air | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45002 North Lake Michigan |
240° 19 kt · G 23 | — | 54°F | 50°F | Nov 8 1:40 AM |
| 45014 South Green Bay |
— | — | — | — | — |
| 45022 Little Traverse Bay |
— | — | — | — | — |
| 45024 Ludington |
— | — | — | — | — |
| 45175 Mackinac Straits West |
— | — | — | — | — |
| 45183 Sleeping Bear Dunes |
— | — | — | — | — |
| Station | Wind | Waves | Water | Air | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45013 Milwaukee / Atwater Park |
250° 14 kt · G 19 | 1 ft | 49°F | 46°F | Nov 7 11:00 PM |
| 45161 Muskegon |
— | 7.2 ft | 45°F | — | Nov 8 1:25 AM |
| 45029 Holland |
220° 21 kt · G 27 | 5.2 ft | 54°F | 52°F | Nov 8 1:50 AM |
| 45168 South Haven |
240° 19 kt · G 25 | 5.2 ft | 55°F | 52°F | Nov 8 1:50 AM |
| 45199 Wisconsin nearshore |
— | — | — | — | — |
| 45210 Central / east Lake Michigan |
— | 3.9 ft | 51°F | — | Nov 8 1:56 AM |
| Station | Wind | Waves | Water | Air | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45007 Southern Lake Michigan |
— | — | — | — | — |
| 45026 Cook Nuclear Plant |
240° 16 kt · G 21 | 4.3 ft | 55°F | 51°F | Nov 8 1:50 AM |
| 45170 Michigan City |
240° 16 kt · G 19 | 2.3 ft | 53°F | 48°F | Nov 8 12:50 AM |
| 45174 Wilmette |
200° 16 kt · G 19 | 1 ft | — | 46°F | Nov 8 12:50 AM |
| 45186 Waukegan |
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| 45187 Winthrop Harbor |
— | — | — | — | — |
| 45198 Chicago |
— | — | — | — | — |
| 45214 South Lake Michigan |
— | 5.6 ft | 58°F | — | Nov 8 1:30 AM |
Observations can be delayed or temporarily unavailable when a station is offline or seasonally removed.
AROUND THE SHORE
Lake Michigan webcams
Live Lake Michigan shoreline views from established public camera sources.
ILLINOIS
Chicago lakefront
Live Skydeck Chicago views include Lake Michigan and the downtown lakefront from Willis Tower.
View Chicago webcam ↗INDIANA
Michigan City
Live Washington Park Beach view looking across Lake Michigan toward the pier and lighthouse.
View Michigan City webcam ↗WEST MICHIGAN
Muskegon
Live North Muskegon waterfront camera with local lake and weather conditions.
View Muskegon webcam ↗WEST MICHIGAN
South Haven
Official South Haven beach-cam hub with the current South Beach and lighthouse live feed.
View South Haven webcam ↗BUOY & OFFSHORE CAMS
Views from out on the lake
These NOAA/GLERL links are separate from the shoreline cams above and may be experimental, seasonal or intermittently unavailable.
Camera availability and update frequency are controlled by each camera provider and can change without notice.
BEACHES · HARBORS · SHORELINE TOWNS
Around the Lake
A regional guide to fishing, boating, beaches, parks, lighthouses and places to explore around Lake Michigan.
PLAN AHEAD
Marine forecasts & warnings
Simple official links for Lake Michigan forecasts, marine conditions, water temperatures and ice information.
Marine forecasts & warnings
Lake Michigan marine hub with forecasts, observations, wave guidance, water levels and boating safety.
Current marine conditions
Lake Michigan buoy observations and forecast plots for north, mid-lake, south and Wilmette stations.
Ice & water temperatures
Large NOAA/GLERL Lake Michigan-Huron observed surface-temperature map — the same GLSEA-style product used on Lake Erie.
LOCAL 5-DAY FORECAST
Forecast by ZIP code
Enter a shoreline ZIP code for a compact National Weather Service land forecast.
Enter a ZIP code to load the forecast.
For navigation and safety, check the latest official forecast and warnings immediately before heading onto the lake.