74°
Sunny
0%
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Milwaukee County, WI · Great Lakes
Bradford Beach (Milwaukee)
2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Milwaukee's flagship Lake Michigan beach — a half-mile of sand below the East Side bluffs. The Dock at Bradford Beach (tiki bar), volleyball, and the Hoan Bridge silhouette to the south.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
56°F water · 74°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 56°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
67 /100
good
50 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Sunny
Wind
10 mph
SE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
82°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
56°F
Cold
Water Quality
Clean
42 #/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 5w ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
9:25 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
82°
Mostly Sunny
0%
71
78°
Showers And Thunderstorms
89%
11
79°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
62%
23
68°
Partly Sunny
8%
63
74°
Mostly Sunny
8%
71
81°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
39
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 56°F — dangerously cold
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Paid lot at Lincoln Memorial Drive; free street parking on the bluff above.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited (service dogs only). Nearest off-leash dog parks: Estabrook Park, Granville Park.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Bradford Beach (Milwaukee).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Bradford Beach (Milwaukee) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Bradford Beach (Milwaukee) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited (service dogs only). Nearest off-leash dog parks: Estabrook Park, Granville Park.
Is there an entry fee at Bradford Beach (Milwaukee)?
Entry to Bradford Beach (Milwaukee) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Bradford Beach (Milwaukee)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Bradford Beach (Milwaukee) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Bradford Beach (Milwaukee)?
Amenities at Bradford Beach (Milwaukee) include lifeguards (seasonal), restrooms, showers, tiki bar, volleyball, restaurants nearby.
When is the water warmest at Bradford Beach (Milwaukee)?
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 Bradford Beach (Milwaukee) located?
Bradford Beach (Milwaukee) is in Milwaukee County, WI, at 2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53211.
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