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Surf Zone Forecast for Southeast Wisconsin
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
357 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025

WIZ052-162115-
Sheboygan-
Including the beaches of Deland Park Beach and Kohler-Andrae State
Park Beaches
357 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot, building to up to 2 feet
                            in the afternoon.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 6 PM, then cloudy.
                            Showers and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................5:24 AM.
Sunset......................8:30 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................5:25 AM.
Sunset......................8:29 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height around 3 feet.
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height up to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height up to 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 10 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx

$$

WIZ060-162115-
Ozaukee-
Including the beaches of North Beach and Harrington State Park
Beaches
357 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 7 PM, then cloudy.
                            Showers and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................5:26 AM.
Sunset......................8:29 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Up to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 7 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................5:27 AM.
Sunset......................8:29 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height up to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height up to 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 10 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx

$$

WIZ066-162115-
Milwaukee-
Including the beaches of Atwater Beach, Bradford Beach,
and McKinley Beach
357 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 7 PM, then cloudy.
                            Showers and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................5:27 AM.
Sunset......................8:28 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Up to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................5:28 AM.
Sunset......................8:28 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height up to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height up to 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx

$$

WIZ071-162115-
Racine-
Including the beaches of North Beach and Wind Point Lighthouse Beach
357 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................5:28 AM.
Sunset......................8:27 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................Up to 3 feet, building to around 3 feet
                            after midnight.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of
                            thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northwest after midnight.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 6 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................5:28 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height up to 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height up to 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx

$$

WIZ072-162115-
Kenosha-
Including the beaches of Simmons Island Beach and SouthPort Park
Beach
357 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 6 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................5:28 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of
                            thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northwest after midnight.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 7 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................5:29 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height around 3 feet.
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height up to 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper
60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Wave height up to 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 10 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx


$$