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
Today: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Updated: Wednesday 4/14, 05:26 (Source: NOAA Point Forecast)
Warnings and advisories
2 products issued by NWS for: 7NM ENE West Milwaukee WI
Small Craft Advisory
Hazardous Weather Outlook
(Source: NWS hazardous weather outlook)
today's nearshore forecast
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
TODAY: West wind 10 to 15 knots veering northwest late in the afternoon. Slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Waves around 1 foot.
TONIGHT: Northwest wind 10 to 15 knots backing west late in the evening, then becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots after midnight becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots early in the morning. Slight chance of showers through around midnight. Waves 1 to 2 feet.
Updated: Wednesday 4/14, 05:06 (Source: NOAA Nearshore Forecast)
water and wave forecast
The National Weather Service beach winds and wave height forecast will resume in the spring.
(Source: NWS Surfcast)
swim hazard risk
The National Weather Service rip current risk forecast will resume 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: Wednesday 4/14 at 05:40 AM
Air temperature: 35.6 °F
Wind Direction: W ( 260 deg true )
Wind Speed: 4 kts
Wind Gust: 5 kts
(Source: NDBC Stn: MLWW3)
today's air quality
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Location: Milwaukee/South Ozaukee Counties, WI
Current Air Quality:
04/14/21 5:00 AM CDT
Good - 26 AQI - Ozone
Good - 23 AQI - Particle Pollution (2.5 µm) Good - 12 AQI - Particle Pollution (10 µm) Agency: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources Last Update: Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:45:03 CST
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(Source: EPA AIRNow)
uv index forecast
for Wednesday, April 14, 2021:
You can safely enjoy being outside. Wear sunglasses on bright days. If you burn easily, cover up and use sunscreen SPF 30+.
In winter, reflection off snow can nearly double UV strength.
(Source: EPA EnviroFacts)
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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