Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
975
FZUS53 KLOT 182127
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
427 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
ILZ006-190915-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
427 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........61-65.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a
chance of showers after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph, becoming northwest with
gusts up to 20 mph in the late evening
and overnight.
.JUNETEENTH...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers early in
the morning, then a slight chance of
showers late in the morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest late.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low 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
$$
ILZ103-104-190915-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
427 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........62-66.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a
chance of showers after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph, becoming northwest with
in the late evening and overnight.
.JUNETEENTH...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers early in
the morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest late.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low 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
$$
INZ001-190915-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
427 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........60-64.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms
likely in the evening, then a chance of
showers after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph, becoming northwest in the late
evening and overnight.
.JUNETEENTH...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers early in
the morning, then a slight chance of
showers late in the morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low 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
$$
INZ002-190915-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
427 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........60-64.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
likely in the evening, then a chance of
showers after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph, becoming west in
the late evening and overnight.
.JUNETEENTH...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers early in
the morning, then a slight chance of
showers in the late morning and early
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low 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
$$