Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI
Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI
008
FZUS53 KMKX 180903
SRFMKX
Surf Zone Forecast for Southeast Wisconsin
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
403 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
WIZ052-182115-
Sheboygan-
Including the beaches of Deland Park Beach and Kohler-Andrae State
Park Beaches
403 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................5:58 AM.
Sunset......................7:51 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Up to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Up to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:00 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height up to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height around 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 3 feet. Mostly clear. Lows in
the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height up to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly clear. Lows in
the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx
$$
WIZ060-182115-
Ozaukee-
Including the beaches of North Beach and Harrington State Park
Beaches
403 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:00 AM.
Sunset......................7:51 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Up to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:01 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height around 3 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly clear. Lows in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height up to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly clear. Lows in
the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx
$$
WIZ066-182115-
Milwaukee-
Including the beaches of Atwater Beach, Bradford Beach,
and McKinley Beach
403 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny until 5 PM, then mostly cloudy. A
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:00 AM.
Sunset......................7:51 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Up to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of
thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:01 AM.
Sunset......................7:49 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height around 3 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height up to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly clear. Lows in
the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx
$$
WIZ071-182115-
Racine-
Including the beaches of North Beach and Wind Point Lighthouse Beach
403 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny until 5 PM, then mostly cloudy. A
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:01 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Up to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:02 AM.
Sunset......................7:48 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly clear. Lows in
the mid 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx
$$
WIZ072-182115-
Kenosha-
Including the beaches of Simmons Island Beach and SouthPort Park
Beach
403 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:01 AM.
Sunset......................7:49 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:02 AM.
Sunset......................7:48 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height around 3 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Wave height up to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly clear. Lows in
the mid 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx
$$