Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
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FZUS53 KLOT 302020
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
320 PM CDT Mon Jun 30 2025
ILZ006-010915-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
320 PM CDT Mon Jun 30 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly
clear. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms early in the evening,
then a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms late in the evening.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east late.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...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
$$
ILZ103-104-010915-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
320 PM CDT Mon Jun 30 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........71-75.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms early in the evening,
then a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms late in the evening.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$
INZ001-010915-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
320 PM CDT Mon Jun 30 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........72-76.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
northwest in the late evening and
overnight.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...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
$$
INZ002-010915-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
320 PM CDT Mon Jun 30 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........72-76.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming west
in the late evening and overnight.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
north late.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$