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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
850 FZUS53 KLOT 262038 SRFLOT Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches National Weather Service Chicago IL 338 PM CDT Fri Jul 26 2024 ILZ006-270915- Lake- Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park 338 PM CDT Fri Jul 26 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........71-75. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly clear. Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY...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 $$ ILZ103-104-270915- Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the beaches of Chicago Park District 338 PM CDT Fri Jul 26 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........71-75. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly clear. Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$ INZ001-270915- Lake- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 338 PM CDT Fri Jul 26 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........71-75. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly clear. Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY...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 $$ INZ002-270915- Porter- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 338 PM CDT Fri Jul 26 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........71-75. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly clear. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east late. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$