Monroe, MI Lake Erie Conditions
Live water temperature, waves, and wind for the River Raisin and the Michigan western basin.
Updated Sep 4, 11:19 AM ET · Source: NOAA & NWS
Monroe sits on Lake Erie's far northwest shore in Michigan, where the River Raisin meets the shallow western basin at Sterling State Park. This is some of the warmest, shallowest water on the lake, prized for spring walleye, but the shallow bay stacks up a steep chop fast in a west or southwest wind.
Get real-time Lake Erie boating and fishing conditions for Monroe, MI. Lake Erie Pulse pulls live readings from NOAA buoy Maumee Bay and pairs them with the National Weather Service marine forecast for the River Raisin and the Michigan western basin, so you can check water temperature, wave height, and wind before you launch.
Monroe, MI Marine Forecast
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What is the Lake Erie water temperature at Monroe, MI right now?
The latest Lake Erie water temperature near Monroe, MI is 77°F, measured at the Maumee Bay buoy (NOAA station 45200).
How high are the waves at Monroe, MI on Lake Erie today?
Current wave height near Monroe, MI is 1 ft, with winds currently unavailable. Always check the NWS marine forecast before heading out.
Where does Lake Erie Pulse get conditions for Monroe, MI?
Conditions for Monroe, MI come directly from official sources: real-time NOAA NDBC buoy data (Maumee Bay) and the National Weather Service marine forecast for zone LEZ142.
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How often are Lake Erie conditions updated?
Live buoy readings refresh about every 5 minutes and NWS forecasts every 15 minutes, pulled directly from NOAA and the National Weather Service.
Where does the Lake Erie water temperature and wave data come from?
From NOAA's nearshore NDBC buoy network along the lake (stations 45200–45208, plus 45176 and 45167), reported in real time.
What is a Small Craft Advisory on Lake Erie?
The National Weather Service issues a Small Craft Advisory when winds or waves are hazardous to small boats — typically sustained winds around 20–33 knots or waves of about 4 feet or more. Check the Alerts page before heading out.
Can I see conditions for my specific harbor?
Yes — pick your port for a dedicated page with live water temperature, waves, wind, and the marine forecast. Ports range from Toledo and Port Clinton in the west to Cleveland, Fairport, Ashtabula, and Erie, PA in the east.