Sleeping Bear water temp

This data the coastal Sleeping Bear 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 Sleeping Bear

Water temperature in Sleeping Bear today is 66.4°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Sleeping Bear was recorded in 2016 and was 70.5°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2019 at 64.6°F. Water temperature in Sleeping Bear is expected to drop to 64.9°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Sleeping Bear is 65.5°F, the minimum temperature is 58.5°F, and the maximum is 71.8°F.

The swimming season in Sleeping Bear lasts from July to August. During those months, Sleeping Bear water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Sleeping Bear in winter reaches 38.7°F, in spring 38.5°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 62.8°F, and in autumn it is 57°F.

Sleeping Bear water temperature now

Surf Forecast in Sleeping Bear 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 Sleeping Bear. 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 Sleeping Bear. Data in table shown for September 5, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

Surf report in Sleeping Bear

Sleeping Bear weather forecast

Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Sleeping Bear temperature today (September 5, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Sleeping Bear.

0-3 h	3-6 h	6-9 h	9-12 h
59.9°F	56.8°F	58.5°F	56.1°F

12-15 h	15-18 h	18-21 h	21-24 h
56.3°F	57.4°F	57°F	56.7°F

Sleeping Bear water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly water temperature in Sleeping Bear. 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 Sleeping Bear 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

Chart monthly average water temperature in Sleeping Bear

Water temperature Lake Michigan

The nearest beaches and cities from Sleeping Bear 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

	Water	Weather		Wave
Glen Haven	66.7°F	57.2°F		4' 10"
Empire	65.7°F	57.2°F		4' 10"
Port Oneida	66.9°F	57.2°F		4' 10"
Leland	67.5°F	59°F		3' 11"
Greilickville	69.3°F	57.2°F		2' 4"
Traverse City	69.3°F	57.2°F		2' 4"
West Arm Grand Traverse Bay	69.3°F	57.2°F		2' 4"
Elk Rapids	68.9°F	57.2°F		2' 4"
Christmas Cove	66.9°F	59°F		3' 8"
Arcadia	64°F	57.2°F		4' 8"

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Our report for Sleeping Bear is compiled using satellite data together with in-situ observations to get the most reliable daily data of sea surface temperatures, surf forecasts, current temperatures and weather forecasts.