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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
332 AM CDT Sat Sep 6 2025

ILZ006-062215-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
332 AM CDT Sat Sep 6 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........68-72.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

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

$$

ILZ103-104-062215-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
332 AM CDT Sat Sep 6 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
                            to 25 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

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

$$

INZ001-062215-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
332 AM CDT Sat Sep 6 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........68-72.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
                            to 25 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            north late.

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

$$

INZ002-062215-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
332 AM CDT Sat Sep 6 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........68-72.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
                            to 25 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
                            up to 25 mph.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            north 5 to 10 mph late.

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


$$