10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for The Zoo (Marquette), Presque Isle, Marquette, USA
The Zoo at Presque Isle is the crown jewel of Great Lakes surfing—a reef break in a sheltered bay that produces remarkably clean waves when northerly storms sweep across Lake Superior. Named for a historic zoo that once stood nearby, this spot benefits from Superior's deep water and long fetch, generating swells up to 12 feet in major storms. The local crew is dedicated and welcoming, braving sub-zero temperatures in full winter gear. When the wind shifts offshore and the swell lines up, The Zoo delivers wave quality that rivals ocean spots.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 15/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 6/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
No alignment: Swell from 171° is outside workable range 300°-45°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.2m is below minimum 0.6m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 3s is below minimum 4s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 297° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at The Zoo (Marquette). Either swell direction (171°), size (0.2m), or wind (16 km/h from 297°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 171° (S) at 3s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 327° is 23° off optimal 350°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.1m is below minimum 0.6m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 78° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at The Zoo (Marquette). Either swell direction (327°), size (0.1m), or wind (8 km/h from 78°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 327° (NNW) at 3s period
No alignment: Swell from 189° is outside workable range 300°-45°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Moderate offshore: 15 km/h from 206° (SSW). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Poor conditions at The Zoo (Marquette). Either swell direction (189°), size (0.1m), or wind (15 km/h from 206°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 189° (S) at 3s period
No alignment: Swell from 169° is outside workable range 300°-45°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 267° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
-10 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at The Zoo (Marquette). Either swell direction (169°), size (0.1m), or wind (11 km/h from 267°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 169° (S) at 3s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Too small: 0.3m is below minimum 0.6m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 38° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at The Zoo (Marquette). Either swell direction (327°), size (0.3m), or wind (7 km/h from 38°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 327° (NNW) at 3s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 305° is 45° off optimal 350°, barely within workable range 300°-45°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 337° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at The Zoo (Marquette). Either swell direction (305°), size (0.1m), or wind (10 km/h from 337°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 305° (NW) at 3s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 324° is 26° off optimal 350°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate offshore: 10 km/h from 172° (S). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Poor conditions at The Zoo (Marquette). Either swell direction (324°), size (0.2m), or wind (10 km/h from 172°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 324° (NW) at 3s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 1° is 11° off optimal 350°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 307° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at The Zoo (Marquette). Either swell direction (1°), size (0.1m), or wind (6 km/h from 307°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 1° (N) at 3s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 10° is 20° off optimal 350°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 4s meets minimum 4s but below ideal 7s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 344° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at The Zoo (Marquette). Either swell direction (10°), size (0.2m), or wind (17 km/h from 344°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 10° (N) at 4s period
Good alignment: Swell from 353° is 3° off optimal 350°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 338° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at The Zoo (Marquette). Either swell direction (353°), size (0.3m), or wind (21 km/h from 338°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 353° (N) at 3s period
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