Can you swim here today?
Duck Lake
Michigan · Lake
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Duck Lake is 65°F (18°C), measured by NOAA buoy LPNM4, 14.7 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy LPNM4, as of Aug 23, 1:18 PM UTC
- A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Emmet; Presque Isle; Leelanau; Antrim; Alpena; Benzie; Manistee; Beaver Island and surrounding islands; Charlevoix. — NWS Gaylord MI
Water temp
65°F
18°C
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy LPNM4 (14.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:18 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.