Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
418 FZUS53 KLOT 230839 SRFLOT Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches National Weather Service Chicago IL 339 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024 ILZ006-232115- Lake- Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park 339 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........56-60. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Clear. Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .FRIDAY... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .FRIDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. .MEMORIAL DAY...Moderate swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$ ILZ103-104-232115- Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the beaches of Chicago Park District 339 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........59-63. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Clear. Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .FRIDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. .MEMORIAL DAY...Moderate swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$ INZ001-232115- Lake- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 339 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........56-60. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Clear. Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight. .FRIDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .MEMORIAL DAY...Moderate swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$ INZ002-232115- Porter- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 339 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........56-60. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............Around 70. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Clear. Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight. .FRIDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .MEMORIAL DAY...High swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$