Indiana Dunes Beach or North Avenue Beach today?
Porter, Indiana · Chicago, Illinois — 57 km apart
Updated 6:03 AM CDT
98Indiana Dunes Beach
vs
98North Avenue Beach
Too close to call today. Indiana Dunes Beach scores 98 and North Avenue Beach scores 98, 57 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 57 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Indiana Dunes Beach | North Avenue Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 89 | 89 | tie |
| Families with kids | 91 | 91 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 80 | 80 | tie |
| Surfing | 41 | 41 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Indiana Dunes Beach | North Avenue Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 75°F | 74°F |
| Wave height | 1.1 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 58°F | 64°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | — | — |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Indiana Dunes Beach or North Avenue Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (98 and 98), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Indiana Dunes Beach and North Avenue Beach?
About 57 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.