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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
335 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

MIZ177-277-290315-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Silver Beach, Warren Dunes,
and New Buffalo
335 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................Building to 3 to 6 feet late this
                            afternoon and evening.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            waterspouts. A slight chance of showers
                            and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:07 AM.
Sunset......................8:28 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:08 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs around 70. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph.

&&

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 additional information regarding beach safety and UV index
definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards

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INZ103-290315-
Northern La Porte-
Including the beaches of Mt. Baldy, Washington Park,
and Long Beach
235 PM CDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................Building to 3 to 6 feet late this
                            afternoon and evening.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            waterspouts. A slight chance of showers
                            and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................8:29 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:10 AM.
Sunset......................8:27 PM.

.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph.

&&

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 additional information regarding beach safety and UV index
definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards


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