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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1115 AM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

ILZ006-052115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
1115 AM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 ft.
Water Temperature...........52-56.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy and hazy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy and hazy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast 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

$$

ILZ103-104-052115-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
1115 AM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 ft.
Water Temperature...........53-57.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy and hazy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy and hazy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North 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

$$

INZ001-052115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1115 AM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 ft.
Water Temperature...........56-60.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy and hazy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy and hazy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing
                            to around 5 mph after midnight.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North 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

$$

INZ002-052115-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1115 AM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 ft.
Water Temperature...........56-60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy and hazy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy and hazy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North 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


$$