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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
413 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

MIZ177-277-232130-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Silver Beach, Warren Dunes, 
and New Buffalo
413 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet building to 
                            3 to 5 feet. 
UV Index**..................7 - High. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the lower 70s. 
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM. 
Sunset......................8:36 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the lower 70s. 
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM. 
Sunset......................8:34 PM.

.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.

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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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INZ103-232130-
Northern La Porte-
Including the beaches of Mt. Baldy, Washington Park, 
and Long Beach
313 AM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 6 feet. 
UV Index**..................7 - High. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the lower 70s. 
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM. 
Sunset......................8:37 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the lower 70s. 
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north 
                            in the afternoon. 
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM. 
Sunset......................8:35 PM.

.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Northwest 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