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Chicago Breaks surf Forecast / Lake Michigan / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 26 Apr 2024 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 8.2°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 6.4 °C max: 8.1 °C min: 5.1 °C)
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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 8.2°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 6.4 °C max: 8.1 °C min: 5.1 °C)
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Wind
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SE
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Sunrise--5:50--5:50--5:48--5:47--5:45--5:43--5:43--5:41--5:39--5:39--5:37--5:37
Sunset7:43--7:44--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:49--7:50--7:51--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54--
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Rain (mm)
44--65-12-----13--7-3432-------622----
Temp. °C141822242021232021201720242119191421231921241910111116191918172126252015
Feels °C (?)91519211919202018161418221920181520221920231634514171716162123191512

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning).

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

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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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