Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
962
FZUS53 KLOT 140841
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
341 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
ILZ006-150845-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
341 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the late
morning and early afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the
evening, then showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast late.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast 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...Moderate 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
$$
ILZ103-104-150845-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
341 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........71-75.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
the morning. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. A slight chance of
showers in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the
evening, then showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$
INZ001-150845-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
341 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........71-75.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
the morning. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. A slight chance of
showers in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast late.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the
evening, then showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Moderate 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
$$
INZ002-150845-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
341 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........71-75.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast late.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the
evening, then showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$