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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
321 PM CDT Fri Aug 8 2025

ILZ006-090930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
321 PM CDT Fri Aug 8 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........74-78.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
                            to 30 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
                            to 25 mph.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower to mid 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up
                            to 30 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...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

$$

ILZ103-104-090930-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
321 PM CDT Fri Aug 8 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........75-79.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
                            to 30 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
                            to 25 mph.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up
                            to 30 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...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

$$

INZ001-090930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
321 PM CDT Fri Aug 8 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........72-76.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
                            to 25 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower to mid 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
                            to 25 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...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

$$

INZ002-090930-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
321 PM CDT Fri Aug 8 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........72-76.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower to mid 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
                            to 25 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...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


$$