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Bayfield.

Gateway to the Apostle Islands.

A city-level starting point for Bayfield weather, Apostle Islands marine forecasts, harbour views and shoreline adventures.

Marine alerts & advisories · Bayfield / Apostle Islands

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Bayfield marine forecasts & warnings ↗

LOCAL WEATHER

Bayfield-area forecast

Air temperature and wind are city-coordinate weather-model estimates. Waves use an offshore marine-model estimate, not observed buoy readings. Water temperature uses a recent NOAA Lake Superior buoy observation when available; offshore readings may differ from Bayfield harbour.

WindLoading…City model · 10 m
WavesLoading…Offshore wave model · not buoy observed
Water temperatureLoading…NOAA 45006 · offshore observation
Air temperatureLoading…City-coordinate model
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Forecast: Open-Meteo. Confirm official marine conditions before boating.

LIVE WEATHER MAP

Bayfield radar

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City-centered radar visualization. Check official forecasts and warnings.

LAKE CONDITIONS

Marine readings for Bayfield and Lake Superior

Station readings may be seasonal. Check each source for availability, location, and observation timestamp.

NOAA 45006 · Lake Superior offshore observationsOpen-water buoy observations, including wave height and water temperature when its sensors are reporting. This buoy is not located in Bayfield harbour.

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Chequamegon Bay · marine forecast (LSZ121)Official NWS nearshore wind, wave and weather forecast for Bayfield to Oak Point.

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Apostle Islands nearshore forecast (LSZ147) ↗ · Compare lakewide readings ↗

LOCAL DISCOVERIES

Around Bayfield

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Explore island trails, sea caves, lighthouses and protected Lake Superior shoreline.

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Bayfield waterfront & harbour

Stroll the waterfront and explore the city’s harbour and shoreline parks.

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More Bayfield lake resources

Use local sources and official marine forecasts to plan visits safely.

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Madeline Island

Plan a ferry trip for beaches, trails, kayaking and island history.

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Big Bay State Park

Explore sandstone bluffs, a sandy beach and Lake Superior trails.

Explore state park ↗

Part of the Great Lakes dashboard family · Forecast: Open-Meteo · Check official warnings before boating.