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This data the coastal Detroit water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.

Current water temperature in Detroit

Water temperature in Detroit today is 68.4°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Lake Erie near Detroit was recorded in 2018 and was 76.5°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2017 at 67.1°F. Water temperature in Detroit is expected to rise to 68.9°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Detroit is 69.3°F, the minimum temperature is 61.2°F, and the maximum is 77.2°F.

The swimming season in Detroit lasts from July to September. During those months, Detroit water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Detroit in winter reaches 35.4°F, in spring 44.2°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 70.9°F, and in autumn it is 57.9°F.

Detroit water temperature now


September 6, 2025
today temp
68.4°F
September 5, 2025
yesterday temp
69.8°F


Surf Forecast in Detroit for today

Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Detroit. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Detroit. Data in table shown for September 7, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
0' 5"0' 2"0' 1"0' 1"
0.12 m0.05 m0.02 m0.02 m
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
0' 1"0' 1"0' 3"0' 5"
0.03 m0.03 m0.08 m0.12 m

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Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Detroit temperature today (September 7, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Detroit.

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
59.4°F57.6°F56.5°F59.4°F
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
64.6°F68.4°F67.1°F63.3°F

You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Detroit: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides

Detroit water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly water temperature in Detroit. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Detroit on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve

MonthAvrMinMax
January34.2°F28.9°F41°Fcold
Water temperature in Detroit in January
February34°F30.9°F38.1°Fcold
Water temperature in Detroit in February
March36.3°F31.1°F45.7°Fcold
Water temperature in Detroit in March
April43°F32.9°F52.9°Fcold
Water temperature in Detroit in April
May53.6°F44.4°F65.5°Fcold
Water temperature in Detroit in May
June65.1°F55°F75.6°Fcold
Water temperature in Detroit in June
July73.4°F65.3°F78.8°Fwarm
Water temperature in Detroit in July
August73.9°F68.9°F78.8°Fwarm
Water temperature in Detroit in August
September69.3°F61.2°F77.2°Fwarm
Water temperature in Detroit in September
October58.1°F49.1°F67.6°Fcold
Water temperature in Detroit in October
November46.6°F36.7°F58.5°Fcold
Water temperature in Detroit in November
December38.3°F32.2°F46°Fcold
Water temperature in Detroit in December

Chart monthly average water temperature in Detroit

Water temperature in Detroit

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Nearby beaches and cities

The nearest beaches and cities from Detroit with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today

WaterWeatherWave
Windsor68.4°F68°F0' 2"
Belle Isle Park68.9°F66.2°F0' 3"
Saint Clair Shores68.5°F68°F0' 2"
Grosse Pointe Farms69.1°F66.2°F0' 3"
Harrison Township68.5°F66.2°F0' 4"
Mount Clemens68.7°F68°F0' 2"
River Rouge68.2°F71.6°F0' 6"
St. Clair River (Port Lambton)68.4°F69.8°F0' 6"
Marine City67.5°F69.8°F0' 5"
Goose Bay67.5°F69.8°F0' 5"

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