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·Real Time Information

Wave Conditions

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·Great Activities

Beaches

Biking

Boating

Camping

Cruises

Fishing

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Museums

Parks

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Real Time Information

Wave Conditions

Great Lakes Forecasting System real time information on wave heights and directions, as well as wind speed and direction, in the Great Lakes.

Estimated Wave Heights

Great Lakes Winds



Weather

Buoy Data – National Buoy Data Center website providing meteorological data at specific locations in the Great Lakes.

Western Great Lakes Region #1

Eastern Great Lakes Region #1

 

 

Lake Surface Temperatures - Great Lakes Forecasting System real time maps showing lakes surface temperatures

Great Lakes Water Surface Temperature

Lake Erie Water Surface Temperature

Lake Huron Water Surface Temperature

Lake Michigan Water Surface Temperature

Lake Ontario Water Surface Temperature

Lake Superior Water Surface Temperature



For more weather and water information about each individual lake, please visit The Great Lakes Room and the respective links.

For more general weather and water information, please visit the Environmental Observations section.


Great Activities

Beaches
Find Your Beach - Find information about beaches near you


Biking
Cycling the Erie Canal
Enjoy some of the finest scenery, most interesting history and unparalleled cycling in the northeastern United States.

Boating

The Wisconsin DNR guide to boating and boater safety

A list of boat launches and access sites in Michigan

 


Camping
A general guide to camping in Michigan, including reservation information, from the Michigan DNR

Wisconsin DNR information on state parks and camping information

The National parks website for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park

 


Cruises
Erie Canal Cruise Lines
Life in the Past Lane with Erie Canal Cruise Lines. Explore the historic Erie Canal aboard your own rented canal boat.

Lockport Erie Canal Cruises
Cruise the historic Erie Canal and through the Lockport Locks. Cruises depart daily May to November.

Fishing
Great Lakes Bass Fishing Charters
 
Museums
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes - Kingston, Canada
Kingston's waterfront marine heritage offers the family and marine enthusiasts a chance to reflect on the history of shipping on the Great Lakes.

Parks

NATIONAL PARKS

 

Canada

Canadian National Parks


Michigan
Isle Royale National Park
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park

Minnesota
Voyageurs National Park

Indiana
Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs

Michigan
Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas

 

A view of the perched dunes found within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

 

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