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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

MIZ177-202130-
Northern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Silver Beach
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................HIGH.
Wave Height.................3 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet
                            in the afternoon.
UV Index**..................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................8:39 PM.

.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs
in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs
in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 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

$$

MIZ277-202130-
Southern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Warren Dunes and New Buffalo
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to
                            2 to 4 feet this afternoon.
UV Index**..................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 to 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................8:39 PM.

.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs
in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs
in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 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

$$

INZ103-202130-
Northern La Porte-
Including the beaches of Mt. Baldy, Washington Park,
and Long Beach
349 AM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4
                            feet in the afternoon.
UV Index**..................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet
                            in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs
in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 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


$$

MCD