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Izaak Walton Bay

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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

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.
  • A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and other areas.

bay in Chippewa County, Michigan, United States of America

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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

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, 4:48 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, 4:48 PM UTC.

Weather at Izaak Walton Bay

H: 60° L: 55°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
60°
|
Feels like 49°
Precipitation
67%
Humidity
67%
Wind
19 mph
UV Index
3.4
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🏄Good for surfing/sailing
12 AM
Clear
60°
3 AM
Clear
58°
6 AM
Clear
57°
9 AM
Sunny
59°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
60°
3 PM
Overcast
60°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
56°
9 PM
Light rain
55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Izaak Walton Bay?
Izaak Walton Bay is a bay in Michigan.
What is the water temperature at Izaak Walton Bay?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Izaak Walton Bay in Michigan is 69°F (20°C), measured by NOAA buoy SWPM4, 6.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Izaak Walton Bay?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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