72°
Mostly Sunny
8%
84
Cook County, IL · Great Lakes
Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago)
5200 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60640
Edgewater's family beach — half a mile of sand at the far north end of Lincoln Park where Foster Avenue meets the lake.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
72°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 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
Partly Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
NE
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
Clean
30 CCE/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
9:30 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
68°
Chance Rain Showers
27%
63
71°
Mostly Sunny
4%
75
79°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
34%
52
88°
Mostly Sunny
3%
84
90°
Mostly Sunny
3%
75
90°
Sunny
13%
75
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Pay-and-display lot at Foster & LSD. CTA Bus 92 stops at Foster & Sheridan.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
5200 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60640
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.
Is there an entry fee at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago)?
Entry to Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Foster Avenue 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 Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago)?
Amenities at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) include lifeguards (seasonal), restrooms, showers, concession (beach house), bike rentals, bike path, accessible beach walk.
When is the water warmest at Foster Avenue 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 Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) located?
Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) is in Cook County, IL, at 5200 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60640.
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