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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
347 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

MIZ177-277-192130-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Silver Beach, Warren Dunes,
and New Buffalo
347 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
UV Index**..................5 - Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:58 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny.
A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds
around 15 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 additional information regarding beach safety and UV index
definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards

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INZ103-192130-
Northern La Porte-
Including the beaches of Mt. Baldy, Washington Park,
and Long Beach
247 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................5 - Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................8:43 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.

.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny.
A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North 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 additional information regarding beach safety and UV index
definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards


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MCD