North Avenue Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, waves, and UV for North Avenue Beach, Illinois
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
78/100
- 70°F, wind 12 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
78/100
- 78°F, wind 12 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
- Clear skies
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
78/100
- 74°F, wind 5 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Clear skies
Best for
Tides
North Avenue Beach is on Lake Michigan, and the Great Lakes are non-tidal — the true astronomical tide is under two inches. Water level here moves with wind and barometric pressure (seiches), not a tide table. Why the Great Lakes have no tides
About North Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach sits on Lake Michigan, where the water runs from about 36°F in January to 74°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in July, August and September — 3 months of the year — peaking around 74°F in August and dropping to about 36°F in January.
Today it is 65°F. That is 3° above the October average of 62°F here.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at North Avenue Beach?
We score today 78 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at North Avenue Beach?
About 65°F. That is 3° above the October average of 62°F here.