Chicago Breaks Surf Guide
Chicago Breaks in Lake Michigan is an exposed beach/Jetty break that has quite consistent surf. The surf tends to be optimum in the spring. Works best in offshore winds from the southwest. Short period wind swells are the rule and the ideal wave angle is from the north northeast. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. It's sometimes crowded here. Watch out for rocks.
Chicago Breaks Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 15.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Chicago Breaks:
The best conditions reported for surf at Chicago Breaks occur when a North-northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.
Chicago Breaks Surf:
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 16:40 Local time| miércoles 03 | jue | |||
| 4PM | 7PM | 10PM | 1AM | |
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| Período (s) | - | - | - | - |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | cross- on |
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