Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
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FZUS53 KLOT 261506
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1006 AM CDT Sat Jul 26 2025
ILZ006-262145-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
1006 AM CDT Sat Jul 26 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........72-76.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of
showers in the morning. Showers and
thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest late.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers in
the morning.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming east 5
to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...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
$$
ILZ103-104-262145-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
1006 AM CDT Sat Jul 26 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........71-75.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
late in the morning. Showers and
thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely, mainly in the
evening.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming east 5
10 mph in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$
INZ001-262145-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1006 AM CDT Sat Jul 26 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........74-78.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms late
in the morning, then showers and
thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely, mainly in the
evening.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...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
$$
INZ002-262145-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1006 AM CDT Sat Jul 26 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........74-78.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms late in the morning, then
showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely, mainly in
the evening.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest late.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...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
$$