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

MIZ177-277-240315-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Silver Beach, Warren Dunes, 
and New Buffalo
341 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. 
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.................Around 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 around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 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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INZ103-240315-
Northern La Porte-
Including the beaches of Mt. Baldy, Washington Park, 
and Long Beach
241 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the lower 70s. 
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM. 
Sunset......................8:37 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................Around 2 feet. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the lower 70s. 
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM. 
Sunset......................8:35 PM.

.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. 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 thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 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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Andersen