Real time data for the Lake Michigan Beaches of Milwaukee County Lat: N 43° 3' 41.40" Long: W 87° 52' 22.44"

Milwaukee County Beaches

Real time weather and beach conditions for the Lake Michigan Beaches of Milwaukee County

Last update: May 26, 2018 10:13 AM

today’s weather forecast

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.

Updated: Saturday 5/26, 07:37 (Source: NOAA Point Forecast)

Warnings and advisories

No Active Hazardous Weather Conditions issued by NWS 7NM ENE West Milwaukee WI

(Source: NWS hazardous weather outlook)

today's nearshore forecast

Rest of today: South wind 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves around 1 foot.

Tonight: South wind 5 to 10 knots veering southwest early in the morning. Mostly clear. Waves around 1 foot.

Updated: Saturday 5/26, 09:05 (Source: NOAA NDBC)

water and wave forecast

Beach winds: South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Waves: 1 foot or less.

Updated: Saturday 5/26, 09:13 (Source: NWS Surfcast)

Water temperature: 52 °F

Updated: Saturday 5/26, 07:00 (Source: GLOS Nowcast 3D)

swim hazard risk

LOW: A low risk of swimming hazards implies that large waves and strong currents are not expected along the shore.

Updated: Saturday 5/26, 09:13 (Source: NWS Surfcast)

Strong currents can occur anytime, especially near piers and jetties.

Learn more about Rip Currents and how to escape them before going to the beach!

breakwater gauge

Located on the McKinley breakwater.

Conditions on: Saturday 5/26 at 09:50 AM

Air temperature: 77.9 °F

Wind Direction: NW ( 320 deg true )

Wind Speed: 10 kts

Wind Gust: 14 kts

(Source: NDBC Stn: MLWW3)

today's air quality

Current Conditions

Air Quality Index (AQI)
observed at 9:00 CDT

Good

Health Message: None

Note: Values above 500 are considered Beyond the AQI. Follow recommendations for the Hazardous category. Additional information on reducing exposure to extremely high levels of particle pollution is available here.

(Source: EPA AIRNow)

uv index forecast

for Saturday, May 26, 2018:

Protection against sun damage is needed. If you need to be outside during midday hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., take steps to reduce sun exposure. A shirt, hat and sunscreen are a must, and be sure you seek shade. Beachgoers should know that white sand and other bright surfaces reflect UV and can double UV exposure.

(Source: EPA SunWise)