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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
344 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

MIZ177-277-230315-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Silver Beach, Warren Dunes, 
and New Buffalo
344 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. 
UV Index**..................7 - High. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of waterspouts.
							A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. 
High Temperature............In the mid 70s. 
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM. 
Sunset......................8:37 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the lower 70s. 
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM. 
Sunset......................8:36 PM.

.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. 
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest 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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INZ103-230315-
Northern La Porte-
Including the beaches of Mt. Baldy, Washington Park, 
and Long Beach
244 PM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. 
UV Index**..................7 - High.  
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of 
                            waterspouts. A slight chance of showers 
                            and thunderstorms. 
High Temperature............In the mid 70s. 
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM. 
Sunset......................8:38 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the lower 70s. 
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM. 
Sunset......................8:37 PM.

.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. 
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
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 additional information regarding beach safety and UV index
definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards


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