Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
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FZUS53 KLOT 281616
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1116 AM CDT Tue Jul 28 2026
ILZ006-291630-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
1116 AM CDT Tue Jul 28 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Water Temperature...........71-74.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph
after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...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
$$
ILZ103-104-291630-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
1116 AM CDT Tue Jul 28 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Water Temperature...........71-74.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 15 to 25 mph,
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after
midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 ft.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$
INZ001-291630-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1116 AM CDT Tue Jul 28 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 15 to 25 mph,
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph late.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 ft.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...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
$$
INZ002-291630-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1116 AM CDT Tue Jul 28 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to 10
to 15 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 ft.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$