


Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
995 FZUS53 KLOT 130841 SRFLOT Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches National Weather Service Chicago IL 341 AM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025 ILZ006-132115- Lake- Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park 341 AM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Water Temperature...........69-73. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly clear. Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph becoming southwest. .MONDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .THURSDAY...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 $$ ILZ103-104-132115- Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the beaches of Chicago Park District 341 AM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Water Temperature...........71-75. Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly cloudy. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the late evening. .MONDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$ INZ001-132115- Lake- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 341 AM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Water Temperature...........74-78. Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly cloudy. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast late. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly clear. Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. .MONDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .THURSDAY...Moderate 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 $$ INZ002-132115- Porter- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 341 AM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........74-78. Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly cloudy. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly clear. Low Temperature.............Around 70. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. .MONDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$