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Marquette County, MI · Great Lakes
Presque Isle Park (Marquette)
Peter White Dr, Marquette, MI 49855
A 323-acre city park on an oval peninsula jutting into Lake Superior at the north end of Marquette — pebble beaches (Black Rocks for the locally famous cliff-jumping), basalt cliffs, bogs, and old-growth forest.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
39°F water · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Smoke. Mostly sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. North wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Smoke. Partly cloudy. Low around 58, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Weather
- 70°F air — cool but workable
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 39°F water — dangerously cold — do not swim
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 18 at 3:15pm edt until july 18 at 8:00pm edt by nws marquette mi
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Best for walking today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 3:15PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility to less than one nautical mile. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft occurring. * WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI and Marquette to Munising MI. * WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
Weather alert in effect
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 18 at 3:15PM EDT until July 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Atmosphere
Air Temp
70°F
Smoke
Wind
20 mph
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Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 03 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 02 PM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
79°F
Areas Of Smoke
Water
Water Temp
39°F
Too cold to swim
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
9:37 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
79°
Areas Of Smoke
10%
59
82°
Showers And Thunderstorms
86%
5
68°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
24
68°
Mostly Sunny
5%
43
76°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
32
71°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
21%
28
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 39°F — dangerously cold
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free park lots; no admission charge.
Dogs
Dogs only permitted inside enclosed vehicles within the park — a city ordinance to protect wildlife. Not allowed on beaches, the Fit Strip, Park Cemetery, or at special events.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Peter White Dr, Marquette, MI 49855
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Presque Isle Park (Marquette) today?
Presque Isle Park (Marquette) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Presque Isle Park (Marquette) dog-friendly?
Dogs only permitted inside enclosed vehicles within the park — a city ordinance to protect wildlife. Not allowed on beaches, the Fit Strip, Park Cemetery, or at special events.
Is there an entry fee at Presque Isle Park (Marquette)?
Entry to Presque Isle Park (Marquette) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Presque Isle Park (Marquette)?
No lifeguards are stationed at Presque Isle Park (Marquette). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Presque Isle Park (Marquette)?
Amenities at Presque Isle Park (Marquette) include restrooms, concession (Island Store), picnic areas, playground, bandshell, hiking trails, gazebo.
When is the water warmest at Presque Isle Park (Marquette)?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Presque Isle Park (Marquette) located?
Presque Isle Park (Marquette) is in Marquette County, MI, at Peter White Dr, Marquette, MI 49855.
Nearby Beaches
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