Chicago Breaks surfForecast / Lake Michigan / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 12 Jul 2025 CDT
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Chicago Breaks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chicago Breaks sea temperature is
22.0° C
(Which is 3.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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Wind
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W
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E
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SE
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ESE
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E
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W
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W
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E
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SSE
10
W
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E
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SW
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WSW
10
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NW
5
NNW
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W
10
NNE
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NNE
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NE
20
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15
N
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NNE
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E
10
ENE
5
SE
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SSW
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S
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Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Sunrise5:26--5:26--5:26--5:28--5:28--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:35--
Sunset-8:24--8:23--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:20--8:20--8:19--8:17--8:16-
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Rain (mm)
--------------9237-------24-------118
Temp. °C292925272623272925293027303128282927312826282926262522242522272724262824
Feels °C (?)292927272724272926293129323331323331333129293129272622242422282726262928

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Chicago Breaks Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Chicago Breaks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Chicago Breaks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chicago Breaks surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Chicago Breaks) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Chicago Breaks may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Chicago Breaks is 13 km (8 miles) from Evergreen Park. If you plan a vacation in Lake Michigan, look for hotels and other accommodation in Evergreen Park. Evergreen Park has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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