The surf forecast is 1+ ft and semi glassy/bumpy right now for Lake Forest, IL

  • WEATHER - LIVE
    39° NNE @ 9 → 10mph
  • BUOY FORECAST
    NNE2.1ft @ 6s
  • WATER TEMP
    38° 5/4+, Boots/Gloves(5+)

Forecast

Surf
Swell
5 day
16 day
  • 8ft
  • 6ft
  • 4ft
  • 2ft
WED 16
THU 17
FRI 18
SAT 19
SUN 20
12pm
  • Clean
  • Fair
  • Choppy
Conditions are 1+ ft and fair at 12pm on Wed 4/16
Compass Map
Forecast Compass Compass Wind Arrow Compass Primary Swell Arrow Compass Secondary Swell Arrow
Wind Arrow
WIND NE 7 mph
Primary Swell Arrow
PRIMARY NNE (25) 2.1 ft @ 6 sec
Secondary Swell Arrow
SECONDARY
No Tide Data

Forecast Details

  • Wed 16
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    46°
    AM
    1+ ft
    PM
    1+ ft
  • Thu 17
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    59°
    AM
    0-1 ft
    PM
    1 ft
  • Fri 18
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    76°
    AM
    0-1 ft
    PM
    flat
  • Sat 19
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    54°
    AM
    flat
    PM
    flat
  • Sun 20
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    47°
    AM
    flat
    PM
    1+ ft
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This forecast is for East-North-East facing beaches, and was updated Apr 16, 2025 @ 9:33am.
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