Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
965
FZUS53 KLOT 020836
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
336 AM CDT Wed Jul 2 2025
ILZ006-022200-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
336 AM CDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 ft or less, building to 1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms late in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the
evening.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west
in the late evening and overnight.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...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
$$
ILZ103-104-022200-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
336 AM CDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 ft or less, building to 1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........71-75.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers
late.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers early in the evening.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the late evening and
overnight.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$
INZ001-022200-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
336 AM CDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 ft or less, building to 1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the late evening and
overnight.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...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
$$
INZ002-022200-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
336 AM CDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 ft or less, building to 1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the late evening and
overnight.
.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$