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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
942 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025

MIZ177-277-230915-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Silver Beach, Warren Dunes,
and New Buffalo
942 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet.
UV Index**..................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:18 AM.
Sunset......................9:08 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:17 AM.
Sunset......................9:09 PM.

.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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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INZ103-230915-
Northern La Porte-
Including the beaches of Mt. Baldy, Washington Park,
and Long Beach
842 PM CDT Thu May 22 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet.
UV Index**..................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:20 AM.
Sunset......................9:08 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:20 AM.
Sunset......................9:09 PM.

.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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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