Indiana Dunes Beach or North Avenue Beach today?
Porter, Indiana · Chicago, Illinois — 57 km apart
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
78Indiana Dunes Beach
vs
78North Avenue Beach
Too close to call today. Indiana Dunes Beach scores 78 and North Avenue Beach scores 78, 57 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Indiana Dunes Beach for surfing — surfing 46 vs 35.
- Go to North Avenue Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 76 vs 72.
| Activity | Indiana Dunes Beach | North Avenue Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 72 | 76 | North Avenue Beach |
| Families with kids | 78 | 84 | North Avenue Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 87 | 87 | tie |
| Surfing | 46 | 35 | Indiana Dunes Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Indiana Dunes Beach | North Avenue Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 63°F | 65°F |
| Wave height | 1.7 ft | 1.1 ft |
| Air temperature | 71°F | 71°F |
| Wind | 10 mph | 9 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 (78 and 78), 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.
Which is better with kids, Indiana Dunes Beach or North Avenue Beach?
North Avenue Beach today — 84 against 78 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.