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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
929 FZUS53 KLOT 071531 SRFLOT Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches National Weather Service Chicago IL 1031 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024 ILZ006-072145- Lake- Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park 1031 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........68-72. Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. .MONDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .THURSDAY...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 $$ ILZ103-104-072145- Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the beaches of Chicago Park District 1031 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........67-71. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming east. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low Temperature.............Around 70. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. .MONDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$ INZ001-072145- Lake- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 1031 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........67-71. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast late. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............Around 70. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .MONDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. .THURSDAY...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 $$ INZ002-072145- Porter- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 1031 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........67-71. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. .MONDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$