Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
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FZUS53 KLOT 140911
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
411 AM CDT Mon Jul 14 2025
ILZ006-142130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
411 AM CDT Mon Jul 14 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Sunny. Hazy early in the morning.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming
southeast 5 to 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast 5 to 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...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
$$
ILZ103-104-142130-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
411 AM CDT Mon Jul 14 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........71-75.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy early in the
morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming east
5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
light and variable.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming
southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$
INZ001-142130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
411 AM CDT Mon Jul 14 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy early in the
morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
northeast 5 to 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
light and variable.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...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
$$
INZ002-142130-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
411 AM CDT Mon Jul 14 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy early in the
morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming
northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
light and variable winds.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$