Wind Point, Wisconsin Weather
Wind Point, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Wind Point, Racine County.
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About Wind Point, Wisconsin
Wind Point rests on the western edge of Lake Michigan, a place where the land slopes gently toward the vast, blue expanse. It lies 4.1 miles north-north-east of Racine, WI (from Racine, WI: bearing 12°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-east of Oak Creek. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of freshwater, a constant companion to the rustling of trees that line the shore and the distant cry of gulls. The terrain is characterized by rolling bluffs, some worn smooth by the persistent lapping of waves, others still holding the wilder, untamed grace of the natural world. Even on still days, a subtle breeze often stirs, a whisper from the lake that gives the place its name, and the light, particularly as the sun begins its descent, can cast a golden, almost ethereal glow across the water and the well-kept lawns of the homes that grace its shoreline. The history of Wind Point is deeply entwined with the maritime heritage of the Great Lakes, its strategic position once vital for navigation. For generations, the economy here was shaped by the ebb and flow of commerce on the water, with shipping and related industries playing a significant role. The iconic Racine Breakwater Lighthouse, a steadfast sentinel against the sometimes-treacherous waters, stands as a tangible link to this past, its beam once a crucial guide for countless vessels. Today, while the industrial hum has softened, a quiet prosperity pervades Wind Point, its residents cherishing the tranquility and the enduring connection to the lake that defines this distinctive corner of Wisconsin.
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| Location | Wind Point, Racine County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 42.784464°N, 87.766186°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53402 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Wind Point, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wind Point, Wisconsin, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Wind Point includes coordinates 42.784464°N, 87.766186°W, situated in Racine County. ZIP code 53402. Telephone area code: 715. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
