Seagull Coast
Seagull Coast helps you make informed decisions before heading to the water.
Whether you’re planning a day at the beach, launching a kayak, taking the boat out, or enjoying the shoreline with family and friends, conditions on the Great Lakes can change quickly. High waves, strong currents, changing weather, and other environmental hazards can impact recreational safety.
Seagull Coast brings together environmental observations, forecasts, and coastal hazard information to help users better understand local conditions before they arrive.
Designed specifically for recreation on and around the Great Lakes, Seagull Coast transforms complex environmental data into clear, actionable safety insights that are easy to understand and use on the go.
What You’ll Find in Seagull Coast
Real-Time Coastal Conditions
Access current environmental conditions from trusted monitoring and forecasting systems across the Great Lakes region.
Coastal Safety Insights
Understand how environmental conditions may impact recreational activities such as swimming, paddling, boating, fishing, and shoreline recreation.
Hazard Awareness
Stay informed about conditions that may affect safety and recreation, helping you make more confident decisions before and during your trip.
Location-Based Information
View conditions and safety information relevant to specific beaches, coastlines, and recreational areas.
Built for Mobile
Designed specifically for on-the-go use, Seagull Coast makes it easy to check conditions wherever your adventures take you.
Who is it for?
Seagull Coast is designed for anyone who enjoys spending time on or near the Great Lakes, including:
- Beachgoers
- Swimmers
- Boaters
- Paddlers
- Anglers
- Waterfront visitors
- Families planning recreational outings
Built on Trusted Science
Seagull Coast is developed by the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) and powered by trusted environmental observations, forecasts, and coastal intelligence from monitoring systems throughout the Great Lakes region.
Our mission is to make critical environmental information more accessible, understandable, and useful for the people who rely on the Great Lakes for recreation, work, and enjoyment.
By transforming complex environmental data into actionable information, Seagull Coast helps bridge the gap between science and everyday decision-making.
Recreation with Confidence
The Great Lakes are among North America’s most valuable natural resources and recreational destinations. Seagull Coast helps connect people with the information they need to better understand local conditions and make informed decisions before heading to the water.
Know before you go.
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Support
Need help with Seagull Coast?
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Seagull Coast is operated by the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS).
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Disclaimer
Seagull Coast provides informational guidance based on environmental observations, forecasts, and coastal intelligence. Information provided by the application is intended to support decision-making and should not be relied upon as the sole source of safety information. Users should always follow local regulations, warnings, advisories, and conditions when making recreational decisions.