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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
228 PM CDT Sun Sep 6 2026

ILZ006-071930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
228 PM CDT Sun Sep 6 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast late.

.LABOR DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            east late.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...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

$$

ILZ103-104-071930-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
228 PM CDT Sun Sep 6 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........71-75.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            east after midnight.

.LABOR DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            east late.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...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

$$

INZ001-071930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
228 PM CDT Sun Sep 6 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........72-76.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            east 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

.LABOR DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast late.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...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

$$

INZ002-071930-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
228 PM CDT Sun Sep 6 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........72-76.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            east 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

.LABOR DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast late.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...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


$$