Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
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FZUS53 KLOT 050826
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
326 AM CDT Sat Jul 5 2025
ILZ006-052115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
326 AM CDT Sat Jul 5 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........72-76.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms early in the
evening, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the late evening and
overnight.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...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
$$
ILZ103-104-052115-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
326 AM CDT Sat Jul 5 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........73-77.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a
chance of showers and thunderstorms
after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
north late.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$
INZ001-052115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
326 AM CDT Sat Jul 5 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........73-77.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. A chance
of showers and thunderstorms late.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then
showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
north late.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...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
$$
INZ002-052115-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
326 AM CDT Sat Jul 5 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........73-77.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms after
midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then
showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northwest late.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$