Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
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FZUS53 KLOT 281440
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
940 AM CDT Sat Jun 28 2025
ILZ006-282130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
940 AM CDT Sat Jun 28 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
.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
$$
ILZ103-104-282130-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
940 AM CDT Sat Jun 28 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........68-72.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$
INZ001-282130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
940 AM CDT Sat Jun 28 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................South 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
$$
INZ002-282130-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
940 AM CDT Sat Jun 28 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$