76°
Mostly Sunny
8%
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LaPorte County, IN · Great Lakes
Washington Park Beach (Michigan City)
100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360
Michigan City's flagship lakefront park — nearly two miles of Lake Michigan beach framed by dunes and the 1904 Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse (Indiana's only working lighthouse) with its iconic catwalk out to the breakwater.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
76°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 76°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
85 /100
ideal
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
88 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
76°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
NW
Rain
8%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
74°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
1 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
9:26 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
74°
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain
32%
71
78°
Mostly Sunny
9%
85
87°
Partly Sunny
14%
84
92°
Mostly Sunny
2%
75
94°
Sunny
2%
75
94°
Sunny
9%
76
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
8:50 PM - 10:50 PM
Minor
2:30 AM - 3:30 AM
Major
9:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Minor
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid lot at the park; fills early on summer weekends.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Dedicated dog beach at NIPSCO Beach east of the main park.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Washington Park Beach (Michigan City).
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Extended forecast for Washington Park Beach (Michigan City) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Washington Park Beach (Michigan City) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Dedicated dog beach at NIPSCO Beach east of the main park.
Is there an entry fee at Washington Park Beach (Michigan City)?
Entry to Washington Park Beach (Michigan City) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Washington Park Beach (Michigan City)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Washington Park Beach (Michigan City) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Washington Park Beach (Michigan City)?
Amenities at Washington Park Beach (Michigan City) include lifeguards (posted hours), restrooms, showers, concession with rooftop restaurant, lighthouse with catwalk, splash park, zoo, marina.
When is the water warmest at Washington Park Beach (Michigan City)?
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 Washington Park Beach (Michigan City) located?
Washington Park Beach (Michigan City) is in LaPorte County, IN, at 100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360.
Nearby Beaches
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