Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
912
FZUS53 KLOT 241404
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
904 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025
ILZ006-242115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
904 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........46-50.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................East winds to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
north late.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Moderate 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
$$
ILZ103-104-242115-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
904 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........49-53.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................East winds to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers
after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers
early in the morning.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$
INZ001-242115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
904 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........51-55.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers
after midnight.
Low Temperature.............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph,
diminishing to around 5 mph after
midnight.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers
until late afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Moderate 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
$$
INZ002-242115-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
904 AM CDT Sat May 24 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........51-55.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers
after midnight.
Low Temperature.............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph,
diminishing to around 5 mph after
midnight.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers
early in the morning.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$