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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


$$