Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL

Home |  Current Version |  Previous Version |  Text Only |  Print | Product List |  Glossary On
Versions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
229
FZUS53 KLOT 012042
SRFLOT

Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
342 PM CDT Mon Jul 1 2024

ILZ006-020915-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
342 PM CDT Mon Jul 1 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms late.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            southeast 10 to 20 mph after midnight.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 ft in
                            the afternoon.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. A
                            slight chance of thunderstorms in the
                            late morning and afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...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

$$

ILZ103-104-020915-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
342 PM CDT Mon Jul 1 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms late.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            southeast 10 to 20 mph after midnight.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms in the late morning and
                            afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 25 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...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

$$

INZ001-020915-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
342 PM CDT Mon Jul 1 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the late evening and
                            overnight.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 20 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...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

$$

INZ002-020915-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
342 PM CDT Mon Jul 1 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the late evening and
                            overnight.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 20 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...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


$$