73°
Mostly Sunny
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Cook County, IL · Great Lakes
31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach)
3100 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
A wide South Side beach in Bronzeville, renamed Margaret T. Burroughs Beach in 2015 for the African-American artist and historian who co-founded the DuSable Museum.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
73°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
84 /100
great
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
88 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
NNE
Rain
8%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
68°F
Chance Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Above threshold
132 CCE/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
9:29 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
68°
Chance Rain Showers
30%
63
72°
Mostly Sunny
7%
84
82°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
52
88°
Mostly Sunny
3%
84
90°
Sunny
2%
75
90°
Sunny
11%
75
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor
2:30 AM - 3:30 AM
Major
9:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Minor
5:40 PM - 6:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid harbor lot; free street parking on 31st St west of LSD.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
3100 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.
Is there an entry fee at 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach)?
Entry to 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach) is free.
Are there lifeguards at 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach)?
Amenities at 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach) include lifeguards (seasonal), restrooms, showers, concession, fishing docks, harbor, playground, bike path.
When is the water warmest at 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach)?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach) located?
31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach) is in Cook County, IL, at 3100 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616.
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