Diving this weekend in Minnesota
Forecast windows scored against each site’s exposure — refreshed twice daily.
Saturday (2026-06-13)
1
Portsmouth Mine Pit Lake
Minnesota · ~107 min drive (55 mi)
6:00 AM–10:00 PM6 kn wind
Easy walk-inParking available
IntermediateMax 450 ft (137 m)shore entry
2
Louise Mine Pit (Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area)
Minnesota · ~110 min drive (57 mi)
6:00 AM–10:00 PM6 kn wind
Easy walk-inParking available
IntermediateMax 100 ft (31 m)shore entry
3
Lake Ore-be-gone
Minnesota · ~135 min drive (70 mi)
6:00 AM–10:00 PM9 kn wind
Easy walk-inParking available
Intermediateshore entry
4
Square Lake (Square Lake Park)
Minnesota · ~178 min drive (93 mi)
6:00 AM–9:00 PM3 kn wind
Easy walk-inParking available
BeginnerMax 68 ft (21 m)shore entry
5
Glenlyon
Michigan · ~416 min drive (215 mi)
6:00 AM–10:00 PM3.2 ft waves · 15 kn wind
Entanglement riskBoat only
IntermediateMax 60 ft (18 m)boat entry
6
Big Blue (Lester Milligan Park)
Iowa · ~449 min drive (232 mi)
6:00 AM–9:00 PM9 kn wind
Easy walk-inParking available
BeginnerMax 35 ft (11 m)shore entry
Sunday (2026-06-14)
1
Portsmouth Mine Pit Lake
Minnesota · ~107 min drive (55 mi)
6:00 AM–10:00 PM8 kn wind
Easy walk-inParking available
IntermediateMax 450 ft (137 m)shore entry
2
Louise Mine Pit (Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area)
Minnesota · ~110 min drive (57 mi)
6:00 AM–10:00 PM8 kn wind
Easy walk-inParking available
IntermediateMax 100 ft (31 m)shore entry
3
Lake Ore-be-gone
Minnesota · ~135 min drive (70 mi)
6:00 AM–10:00 PM10 kn wind
Easy walk-inParking available
Intermediateshore entry
4
Square Lake (Square Lake Park)
Minnesota · ~178 min drive (93 mi)
6:00 AM–9:00 PM10 kn wind
Easy walk-inParking available
BeginnerMax 68 ft (21 m)shore entry
5
Glenlyon
Michigan · ~416 min drive (215 mi)
6:00 AM–10:00 PM2.4 ft waves · 10 kn wind
Entanglement riskBoat only
IntermediateMax 60 ft (18 m)boat entry
6
Big Blue (Lester Milligan Park)
Iowa · ~449 min drive (232 mi)
6:00 AM–9:00 PM10 kn wind
Easy walk-inParking available
BeginnerMax 35 ft (11 m)shore entry
Forecast-based estimates for US shore sites — coverage is expanding. Always confirm conditions on arrival and dive within your training.