73°
Mostly Sunny
8%
84
Cook County, IL · Great Lakes
Ohio Street Beach (Chicago)
600 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
A small beach in Streeterville next to Jane Addams Memorial Park — its unusual east-facing orientation behind the breakwater makes it the calmest, shallowest swim in Chicago.
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 Streeterville garages. Easy walk from Navy Pier and Magnificent Mile.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
600 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Ohio Street Beach (Chicago).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Ohio Street Beach (Chicago) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Ohio Street Beach (Chicago) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.
Is there an entry fee at Ohio Street Beach (Chicago)?
Entry to Ohio Street Beach (Chicago) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Ohio Street Beach (Chicago)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Ohio 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 Ohio Street Beach (Chicago)?
Amenities at Ohio Street Beach (Chicago) include lifeguards (seasonal), restrooms, lockers/changing, restaurant (Caffe Oliva), kayak/SUP rentals, umbrella/chair rentals, accessible beach walk.
When is the water warmest at Ohio 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 Ohio Street Beach (Chicago) located?
Ohio Street Beach (Chicago) is in Cook County, IL, at 600 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611.
Nearby Beaches
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