Can you swim here today?
Izaak Walton Bay
Michigan · Bay
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Izaak Walton Bay is 69°F (20°C), measured by NOAA buoy SWPM4, 6.4 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy SWPM4, as of Aug 23, 5:48 PM UTC
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and other areas. — NWS Gaylord MI
Water temp
69°F
20°C
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy SWPM4 (6.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:48 PM UTC.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.