U.S. main basin east of the Mile Roads
WaterMichigan
Depth14-19 ft
BottomSand with scattered grass
CurrentNo
River plumeNo
Well-known spotNo
Position42.485, -82.776 (approximate center)
Open-water drifts
Waves by wind direction and speed
SPM shallow-water wave model (SPEC 5.5) at the area's wave depth of 4.5 m, over-water wind, fetch from the lake outline. Hmax = 1.86 x Hs, the largest wave in about an hour.
| Wind from | Fetch | 10 mph | 15 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 11.9 km | 0.7 ft / 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft / 2.2 ft | 1.6 ft / 3.1 ft | 2.1 ft / 3.9 ft |
| NE | 13.4 km | 0.8 ft / 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft / 2.3 ft | 1.7 ft / 3.2 ft | 2.2 ft / 4.1 ft |
| E | 25.1 km | 1.0 ft / 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft / 2.9 ft | 2.1 ft / 3.9 ft | 2.6 ft / 4.8 ft |
| SE | 27.9 km | 1.0 ft / 1.9 ft | 1.6 ft / 3.0 ft | 2.2 ft / 4.0 ft | 2.7 ft / 4.9 ft |
| S | 20.2 km | 0.9 ft / 1.7 ft | 1.5 ft / 2.7 ft | 2.0 ft / 3.7 ft | 2.5 ft / 4.6 ft |
| SW | 15.2 km | 0.8 ft / 1.5 ft | 1.3 ft / 2.5 ft | 1.8 ft / 3.4 ft | 2.3 ft / 4.2 ft |
| W | 8.6 km | 0.6 ft / 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft / 1.9 ft | 1.5 ft / 2.7 ft | 1.9 ft / 3.5 ft |
| NW | 9.4 km | 0.7 ft / 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft / 2.0 ft | 1.5 ft / 2.8 ft | 1.9 ft / 3.6 ft |
Each cell: significant wave height / largest wave in about an hour. Above 2 ft: caution.
Wave heights are model estimates from forecast wind, not measurements, and actual waves can be 25% or more higher. Check the marine forecast and the water at the launch before you go. The decision to go out is yours. Full text
Evidence
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