73°
Mostly Sunny
8%
84
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
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. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. 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
NNE
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
59 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
80°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
52
93°
Mostly Sunny
3%
75
94°
Mostly Sunny
2%
75
94°
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 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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