FZUS53 KLOT 071943 SRFLOT Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches National Weather Service Chicago IL 243 PM CDT Tue Jul 7 2026 ILZ006-081945- Lake- Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park 243 PM CDT Tue Jul 7 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........66-70. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly clear. Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest late. .WEDNESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...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 $$ ILZ103-104-081945- Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the beaches of Chicago Park District 243 PM CDT Tue Jul 7 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........68-72. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly clear. Low Temperature.............Around 70. Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest late. .WEDNESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$ INZ001-081945- Lake- Includingthe beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 243 PM CDT Tue Jul 7 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........70-74. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly clear. Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming south late. .WEDNESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming east early in the afternoon, then becoming south late. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...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 $$ INZ002-081945- Porter- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 243 PM CDT Tue Jul 7 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........70-74. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly clear. Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the late evening and early morning, then becoming south around 5 mph late. .WEDNESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming north early in the afternoon, then becoming southeast late. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$