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: 421 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026




Today: South winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest. A chance of showers this morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms early this afternoon. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms late. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

Tonight: Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 10 to 15 knots. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. Waves occasionally around 6 feet.

Thursday: West winds 5 to 15 knots. Partly sunny. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

Thursday Night: Northwest winds 5 to 15 knots becoming north less than 10 knots. Becoming mainly clear. Waves 2 feet or less.

Friday: North winds 10 knots or less becoming southeast. Mainly clear. Waves 1 foot or less.

Saturday: South winds 5 to 10 knots. A chance of showers saturday night. Waves 1 foot or less.

Sunday: Southwest winds 10 knots or less becoming north. A chance of showers during the day. Waves 2 feet or less.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.







Zone Forecast: Ripley to Dunkirk NY (LEZ040)

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