Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
344
FZUS53 KLOT 190741
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
241 AM CDT Thu Sep 19 2024
ILZ006-192115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
241 AM CDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming
east in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming
south overnight.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest 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...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
$$
ILZ103-104-192115-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
241 AM CDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming
east in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming
south overnight.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$
INZ001-192115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
241 AM CDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Mostly Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming
south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming
west 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...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
$$
INZ002-192115-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
241 AM CDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Mostly Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming
south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming
west in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$