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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1013 PM CDT Wed Aug 27 2025

ILZ006-280945-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
1013 PM CDT Wed Aug 27 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms
                            after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet in the morning quickly building
                            to 3 to 6 feet in the late afternoon.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy with showers and a few storms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph becoming north 20 to 25
                            mph in the afternoon.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...High swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low 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

$$

ILZ103-104-280945-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
1013 PM CDT Wed Aug 27 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms
                            after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet in the morning quickly building to
                            3 to 6 feet in the late afternoon.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy with showers and a few storms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph becoming north 20 to 25
                            mph in the afternoon.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...High swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low 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

$$

INZ001-280945-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1013 PM CDT Wed Aug 27 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet in the morning quickly building to
                            3 to 5 feet late in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy with showers and a few storms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph becoming north
                            20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...High swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low 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

$$

INZ002-280945-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1013 PM CDT Wed Aug 27 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly clear, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet in the morning quickly building
                            to 3 to 5 feet late in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy with showers and a few storms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph becoming north
                            20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...High swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low 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


$$