Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
263
FZUS53 KLOT 030833
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
333 AM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
ILZ006-032145-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
333 AM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the late afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the
evening.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers
in the morning.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...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
$$
ILZ103-104-032145-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
333 AM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........71-75.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the late afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the
evening.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers
in the morning.
High Temperature............In the low 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$
INZ001-032145-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
333 AM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the late afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms early in the
evening.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south
after midnight.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...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
$$
INZ002-032145-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
333 AM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the late afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms early in the
evening.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south
after midnight.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot
$$