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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
946 PM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

MIZ177-277-010930-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Silver Beach, Warren Dunes,
and New Buffalo
946 PM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................1 - Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:43 AM.
Sunset......................7:29 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:44 AM.
Sunset......................7:28 PM.

.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs
around 60. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 10 mph.

ATTENTION: This will be the last beach forecast for the 2026 season.
Issuance for the 2027 swimming season will begin again just prior to
Memorial Day Weekend 2027.

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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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INZ103-010930-
Northern La Porte-
Including the beaches of Mt. Baldy, Washington Park,
and Long Beach
846 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................1 - Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:44 AM.
Sunset......................7:31 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:45 AM.
Sunset......................7:29 PM.

.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs
in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 10 mph.

ATTENTION: This will be the last beach forecast for the 2026 season.
Issuance for the 2027 swimming season will begin again just prior to
Memorial Day Weekend 2027.

&&

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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