72°
Mostly Sunny
0%
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Cook County, IL · Great Lakes
63rd Street Beach (Chicago)
6300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
A Jackson Park beach defined by its 1919 Classical Revival beach house — a National Register pavilion with a colonnaded courtyard, interactive water fountains, and rentable meeting rooms.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
72°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Weather
- 72°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
84 /100
great
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
72°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind
10 mph
E
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
4 CCE/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
9:19 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Mostly Sunny
0%
84
84°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
60%
28
83°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
73%
18
75°
Partly Sunny
12%
84
80°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
59
86°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
52
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free lot off Hayes Drive.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
6300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at 63rd Street Beach (Chicago).
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Extended forecast for 63rd Street Beach (Chicago) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is 63rd Street Beach (Chicago) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.
Is there an entry fee at 63rd Street Beach (Chicago)?
Entry to 63rd Street Beach (Chicago) is free.
Are there lifeguards at 63rd Street Beach (Chicago)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol 63rd Street Beach (Chicago) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at 63rd Street Beach (Chicago)?
Amenities at 63rd Street Beach (Chicago) include lifeguards (seasonal), restrooms, showers, concessions, interactive water fountains, historic beach house, bike rentals, non-motorized boat launch.
When is the water warmest at 63rd Street Beach (Chicago)?
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 63rd Street Beach (Chicago) located?
63rd Street Beach (Chicago) is in Cook County, IL, at 6300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649.
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