Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
477
FZUS53 KLOT 261507
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1007 AM CDT Thu Jun 26 2025
ILZ006-262145-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
1007 AM CDT Thu Jun 26 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph becoming
southwest.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...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
$$
ILZ103-104-262145-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
1007 AM CDT Thu Jun 26 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph becoming
southwest.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$
INZ001-262145-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1007 AM CDT Thu Jun 26 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest late.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...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
$$
INZ002-262145-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1007 AM CDT Thu Jun 26 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest late.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$