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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
957 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

MIZ177-220930-
Northern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Silver Beach
957 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................8 - Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM.
Sunset......................8:36 PM.

.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs
in the lower 70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny.
A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest 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

$$

MIZ277-220930-
Southern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Warren Dunes and New Buffalo
957 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................8 - Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM.
Sunset......................8:36 PM.

.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs
in the lower 70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny.
A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest 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

$$

INZ103-220930-
Northern La Porte-
Including the beaches of Mt. Baldy, Washington Park,
and Long Beach
857 PM CDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................8 - Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM.
Sunset......................8:38 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM.
Sunset......................8:37 PM.

.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest 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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