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
today’s weather forecast
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.
Updated: Friday 4/20, 17:23 (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
Tonight: Southeast wind 5 to 10 knots easing to 5 knots late in the evening, then backing northeast after midnight. Mostly clear through around midnight then becoming mostly cloudy. Waves around 1 foot.
Saturday: East wind 5 to 10 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves nearly calm.
Updated: Friday 4/20, 17:05 (Source: NOAA NDBC)
water and wave forecast
The beach winds and waves forecast will resume in the spring.
(Source: NWS Surfcast)
Water temperature: 41 °F
Updated: Friday 4/20, 13:00 (Source: GLOS Nowcast 3D)
swim hazard risk
A current recreational beach forecast is not available. The National Weather Service Beach Hazard Program will return in the spring.
(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: Friday 4/20 at 06:10 PM
Air temperature: 41.4 °F
Wind Direction: ESE ( 120 deg true )
Wind Speed: 1 kts
Wind Gust: 2 kts
(Source: NDBC Stn: MLWW3)
today's air quality
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(Source: EPA AIRNow)
uv index forecast
for Friday, April 20, 2018:
Take precautions if you will be outside, such as wearing a hat and sunglasses and using sunscreen SPF 30+. Reduce your exposure to the sun's most intense UV radiation by seeking shade during midday hours.
(Source: EPA SunWise)
bacterial monitoring
All natural waters contain microorganisms and may at times contain microorganisms that can cause gastrointestinal illness.
- Atwater Park Beach
- Bay View Park Beach
- Bender Beach
- Bradford Beach
- Grant Park Beach
- Klode Park Beach
- McKinley Beach
- South Shore Beach
- Tietjen Beach / Doctor's Park Beach
Bacterial monitoring of these Lake Michigan beaches in Milwaukee County has ended for the season.
Sampling will resume in the Spring.
(Source: wibeaches.us)
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