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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1151 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

MIZ177-277-242200-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Silver Beach, Warren Dunes,
and New Buffalo
1151 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM.
Sunset......................8:34 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            waterspouts. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM.
Sunset......................8:32 PM.

.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.

&&

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 additional information regarding beach safety and UV index
definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards

$$

INZ103-242200-
Northern La Porte-
Including the beaches of Mt. Baldy, Washington Park,
and Long Beach
1051 AM CDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            waterspouts. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................8:33 PM.

.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph.

&&

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 additional information regarding beach safety and UV index
definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards


$$

Andersen