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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
411 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026

MIZ177-277-202115-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Silver Beach, Warren Dunes, 
and New Buffalo
411 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. 
UV Index**..................7 - High. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s. 
Weather.....................Partly sunny. 
High Temperature............Around 60. 
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:20 AM. 
Sunset......................9:05 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:20 AM. 
Sunset......................9:06 PM.

.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around
15 mph. 
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph. 
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest 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 additional information regarding beach safety and UV index
definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards

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INZ103-202115-
Northern La Porte-
Including the beaches of Mt. Baldy, Washington Park, 
and Long Beach
311 AM CDT Wed May 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. 
UV Index**..................7 - High. 
Water Temperature...........Around 50. 
Weather.....................Partly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the upper 50s. 
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:23 AM. 
Sunset......................9:06 PM.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:22 AM. 
Sunset......................9:07 PM.

.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs around 70. East winds around 15 mph. 
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph. 
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North
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. Stayaway 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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Andersen