70°
Mostly Sunny
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Cook County, IL · Great Lakes
Oak Street Beach (Chicago)
Oak St & Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
The most famous of Chicago's 26 lakefront beaches — at the foot of the Gold Coast where Lake Shore Drive bends west. Wide sand, the iconic Chicago skyline rising directly behind, and the Lakefront Trail bike path running through. Cafe Oak Street has weekend bar service summer-long.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Weather
- 70°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
74 /100
great
69 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
70°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
59 CCE/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
9:20 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Mostly Sunny
0%
84
84°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
63%
38
83°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
72%
18
74°
Partly Sunny
10%
84
80°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
59
85°
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
Paid garages off Michigan Ave. Easier: CTA Red Line to Chicago/State, then walk east 5 blocks.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches. Designated dog beach at Montrose.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Oak St & Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Oak Street Beach (Chicago).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Oak Street Beach (Chicago) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Oak Street Beach (Chicago) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches. Designated dog beach at Montrose.
Is there an entry fee at Oak Street Beach (Chicago)?
Entry to Oak Street Beach (Chicago) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Oak Street Beach (Chicago)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Oak 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 Oak Street Beach (Chicago)?
Amenities at Oak Street Beach (Chicago) include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, cafe, bike path, volleyball.
When is the water warmest at Oak 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 Oak Street Beach (Chicago) located?
Oak Street Beach (Chicago) is in Cook County, IL, at Oak St & Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611.
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