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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
334 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026

MIZ177-277-162115-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Silver Beach, Warren Dunes,
and New Buffalo
334 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
UV Index**..................3 - Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:26 AM.
Sunset......................7:56 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:27 AM.
Sunset......................7:54 PM.

.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 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 additional information regarding beach safety and UV index
definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards

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INZ103-162115-
Northern La Porte-
Including the beaches of Mt. Baldy, Washington Park,
and Long Beach
234 AM CDT Wed Sep 16 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
UV Index**..................3 - Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................7:58 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................7:56 PM.

.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 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 additional information regarding beach safety and UV index
definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards


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