Great Lakes Observing System

What: Beach hazards statement; high swim and rip current risk; Small craft advisory

Why: Winds and Waves: “High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 feet expected.” Beach Hazards Statement and Surf Zone Forecast found: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards

When: Today, June 22, 2026, to end of day

Where: Southern Lake Michigan

Reporting sources: National Weather Service: https://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/data/Forecasts/FZUS53.KGRR.html
https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards
Other: https://webcoos.org/cameras/indunes/
Seagull: https://seagull.glos.org/data-console/47

Winds creating choppy waters triggered a Small Craft Advisory for most of the southern half of Lake Michigan, this afternoon. Observe the waves and beach from the Webcoos We**am at https://webcoos.org/cameras/indunes/ and on the Seagull Map: https://seagull.glos.org/map?coords=-87.1801573%2C41.8679908%2C7.8

Additionally observe the latest measured conditions at https://seagull.glos.org/data-console/47 and other platforms along southern Lake Michigan.

Next Thursday, June 25th, we will celebrate Ocean Data Day!

Ocean Data Day highlights the ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes data systems that support blue economy communities, industries, research, and public safety every day.

Learn more about Ocean Data Day and how you can participate:
https://ioosassociation.org/OceanDataDay.

We are three months out from the Lakebed 2030 Conference!

And one month from the abstract submission deadline - July 17th. Make sure to get registered, submit your abstract, and get excited for a great gathering focused on all things Great Lakes Mapping, in Traverse City, MI.

We can’t wait! Looking forward to seeing you there!
https://www.nmc.edu/marine-center/lakebed-2030-conference.html

https://glos.org/lakebed-2030/lakebed-2030-conference/