Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
507
FZUS53 KLOT 032017
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
317 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
ILZ006-040915-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
317 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........72-76.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms early in the
evening. A slight chance of showers
after midnight, then a chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms late.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south
late.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
until late afternoon. A slight chance
of thunderstorms. A slight chance of
showers late.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast late.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...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
$$
ILZ103-104-040915-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
317 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........72-76.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms early in the
evening. A slight chance of showers
late.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south late.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
until late afternoon. A slight chance
of thunderstorms. A slight chance of
showers late.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$
INZ001-040915-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
317 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........73-77.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms early in the
evening.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south
after midnight.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers until late afternoon. A slight
chance of thunderstorms early in the
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...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
$$
INZ002-040915-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
317 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........73-77.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast after midnight.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers until late afternoon.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$