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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
679 FZUS53 KLOT 080919 SRFLOT Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches National Weather Service Chicago IL 419 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024 ILZ006-082130- Lake- Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park 419 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........68-72. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. .THURSDAY...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 $$ ILZ103-104-082130- Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the beaches of Chicago Park District 419 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........67-71. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Low Temperature.............Around 70. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west late. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast in the late morning, then becoming east in the late afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$ INZ001-082130- Lake- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 419 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Water Temperature...........67-71. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Low Temperature.............Around 70. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast, becoming east in the late afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. .THURSDAY...Moderate 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 $$ INZ002-082130- Porter- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 419 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........67-71. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, becoming a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Low Temperature.............Around 70. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. .THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$