Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
708
FZUS53 KLOT 011506
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1006 AM CDT Tue Jul 1 2025
ILZ006-012130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
1006 AM CDT Tue Jul 1 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest around 5 mph in the late
evening and overnight.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northwest late.
.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
$$
ILZ103-104-012130-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
1006 AM CDT Tue Jul 1 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........71-75.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
late.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$
INZ001-012130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1006 AM CDT Tue Jul 1 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding 1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
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
$$
INZ002-012130-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1006 AM CDT Tue Jul 1 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast around 5 mph late in the
evening, then becoming southwest after
midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$