


Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
742 FZUS53 KLOT 031600 SRFLOT Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches National Weather Service Chicago IL 1100 AM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025 ILZ006-032115- Lake- Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park 1100 AM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........72-76. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight. .INDEPENDENCE DAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers until late afternoon. High Temperature............Around 90. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Moderate 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 $$ ILZ103-104-032115- Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the beaches of Chicago Park District 1100 AM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........72-76. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast late. .INDEPENDENCE DAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers until late afternoon. High Temperature............In the mid 90s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$ INZ001-032115- Lake- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 1100 AM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........73-77. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the evening. Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. .INDEPENDENCE DAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. High Temperature............In the mid 90s. Winds.......................South 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 $$ INZ002-032115- Porter- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 1100 AM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........73-77. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the evening. Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight. .INDEPENDENCE DAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. High Temperature............In the lower 90s. Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$