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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
511 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2024

ILZ006-302115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
511 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest after midnight.

This will be the final beach forecast of the 2024 season. The 2025
season will begin just prior to Memorial Day Weekend.

&&

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

$$

ILZ103-104-302115-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
511 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest after midnight.

This will be the final beach forecast of the 2024 season. The 2025
season will begin just prior to Memorial Day Weekend.

&&

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

$$

INZ001-302115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
511 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........66-70.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest late.

This will be the final beach forecast of the 2024 season. The 2025
season will begin just prior to Memorial Day Weekend.

&&

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

$$

INZ002-302115-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
511 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........66-70.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after
                            midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest late.

This will be the final beach forecast of the 2024 season. The 2025
season will begin just prior to Memorial Day Weekend.

&&

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


$$