Coastal Waters Forecast for Ripley to Dunkirk NY (LEZ040) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Ripley to Dunkirk NY (LEZ040)
Issued by: National Weather Service Buffalo, NY
Last Update: 404 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026
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Today: South winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest. Mostly sunny this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet. Waves occasionally around 6 feet.

Tonight: Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 10 to 15 knots. Showers likely in the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. Waves occasionally around 7 feet.

Thursday: West winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet.

Thursday Night: West winds 5 to 15 knots becoming northwest. Becoming mainly clear. Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.

Friday: West winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south. Mainly clear. Waves 2 feet or less.

Saturday: South winds 5 to 15 knots. Mainly clear, then becoming partly cloudy. Waves 2 feet or less.

Sunday: South winds 5 to 15 knots. Showers likely. Waves 1 foot or less.







Zone Forecast: Ripley to Dunkirk NY (LEZ040)

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