Coastal Waters Forecast for Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake (LMZ779) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake (LMZ779)
Issued by: National Weather Service Chicago, IL
Last Update: 243 AM CDT Sun May 31 2026


Today: Southeast winds 10 to 15 kt backing to northeast. Waves 1 to 3 ft subsiding to 1 to 2 ft.

Tonight: Northeast winds 5 to 10 kt becoming north. Waves 1 ft or less.

Monday: North winds 5 to 10 kt increasing to 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 3 ft.

Monday Night: Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt becoming east. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

Tuesday: Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt becoming north 10 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

Tuesday Night: North winds 10 to 20 kt becoming northeast 5 to 10 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

Wednesday: East winds 5 to 10 kt becoming south. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Thursday: Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt becoming south 15 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft building to 3 to 5 ft.







Zone Forecast: Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake (LMZ779)

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