73°
Mostly Sunny
8%
84
Cook County, IL · Great Lakes
North Avenue Beach (Chicago)
1600 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago's flagship beach — a half-mile of sand just south of Lincoln Park, the ocean-liner-shaped beach house with a rooftop restaurant, and the city's most active beach volleyball scene. Sand stays warm; lake water in July hits the low 70s. The Lakefront Trail runs along it.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
73°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. 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
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
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
9:29 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
68°
Chance Rain Showers
29%
63
71°
Mostly Sunny
5%
75
79°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
52
93°
Mostly Sunny
3%
75
95°
Mostly Sunny
2%
75
95°
Sunny
12%
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
Paid lot at North Ave & Inner Lake Shore Dr; CTA Bus 151 stops at Stockton & North Ave.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
1600 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at North Avenue Beach (Chicago).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for North Avenue Beach (Chicago) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is North Avenue Beach (Chicago) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited.
Is there an entry fee at North Avenue Beach (Chicago)?
Entry to North Avenue Beach (Chicago) is free.
Are there lifeguards at North Avenue Beach (Chicago)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol North 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 North Avenue Beach (Chicago)?
Amenities at North Avenue Beach (Chicago) include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, restaurant, volleyball, bike path, kayak rentals.
When is the water warmest at North 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 North Avenue Beach (Chicago) located?
North Avenue Beach (Chicago) is in Cook County, IL, at 1600 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614.
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