Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
691
FZUS53 KLOT 020815
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
315 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024
ILZ006-022130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
315 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 ft this
afternoon.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the
morning. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the late morning and
early afternoon. A slight chance of
showers early in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
late evening and overnight.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
southwest late.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms early in
the morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...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
$$
ILZ103-104-022130-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
315 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers early in the morning, then
scattered showers late in the morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, a chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
southwest late.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms early in
the morning, then a slight chance of
showers in the late morning and early
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...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
$$
INZ001-022130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
315 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming cloudy. A
chance of showers and a slight chance
of thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers early in
the morning. A slight chance of
thunderstorms until late afternoon. A
slight chance of showers in the late
morning and afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...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
$$
INZ002-022130-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
315 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms until
late afternoon, then a slight chance of
showers late.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$