Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
892
FZUS53 KLOT 012029
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
329 PM CDT Tue Jul 1 2025
ILZ006-020930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
329 PM CDT Tue Jul 1 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest late.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...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
$$
ILZ103-104-020930-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
329 PM CDT Tue Jul 1 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........71-75.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest late.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$
INZ001-020930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
329 PM CDT Tue Jul 1 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east in the late evening then becoming
southwest late.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...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
$$
INZ002-020930-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
329 PM CDT Tue Jul 1 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east in the late evening then becoming
southwest late.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$