Southern Berrien Beach Area: swim risk and surf forecast

MichiganNear Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, Berrien CountyNWS zone MIZ277NWS Northern Indiana

Swim risk today: Moderate. Life-threatening conditions for swimmers are possible. Swim near a lifeguard, and follow the beach patrol and its flags.

Surf 2 to 3 feet, water in the mid 60s. Buoy 45026, 5.6 mi out, measured 60 °F water and 2.3 ft waves. Sunset 7:47 PM.

Swim risk: ModerateToday
Surf: 2 to 3 feetForecast
Water: In the mid 60sForecast
Sunset: 7:47 PMEDT

Rip current risk on the map

Today’s rip current risk in every surf zone the National Weather Service forecasts for over Southern Berrien Beach Area. Open it for the live map, where it pans and zooms.

Open the live map with rip current risk

Map layer from NOAA National Weather Service surf zone forecasts. Boundaries from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet.

Alerts in force

No beach hazards statement, high surf advisory or other warning is in force for Southern Berrien Beach Area. Those are the products a coastal office issues when the water turns dangerous. When one is issued it appears here and on the alerts page for this area.

Today and tomorrow

From the National Weather Service beach forecast, issued 1056 AM EDT, 9/20/2026.

Today Rest of today

Moderate swim risk

Swim risk: Moderate
Surf: 2 to 3 feet
Water temperature: In the mid 60s
UV index: Low
High temperature: In the upper 60s
Weather: Cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms
Wind: Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph

UV index 2 or less. Little danger for most people.

Tomorrow Monday

Low swim risk

Swim risk: Low
Surf: 1 to 2 feet
High temperature: In the mid 60s
Weather: Partly sunny. A chance of showers
Wind: Northeast winds around 15 mph

The surf zone forecast, period by period

Northern Berrien, Southern Berrien. Issued 10:56 AM EDT on Sun, Sep 20 by the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana.

Rest of today

Swim Risk: Moderate
Wave Height: 2 to 3 feet
UV Index: 1 - Low
Water Temperature: In the mid 60s
Weather: Cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms
High Temperature: In the upper 60s
Winds: Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph
Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Sunset: 7:49 PM

Monday

Swim Risk: Low
Wave Height: 1 to 2 feet
Weather: Partly sunny. A chance of showers
High Temperature: In the mid 60s
Winds: Northeast winds around 15 mph
Sunrise: 7:32 AM
Sunset: 7:47 PM

Tuesday

Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.

Wednesday

Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

Thursday

Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

The office's notes on this forecast

Swim Risk Category * LOW Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * MODERATE Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * HIGH Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls.

** For additional information regarding beach safety and UV index definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards

The product as issued

FZUS53 KIWX 201456
SRFIWX

Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1056 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

MIZ177-277-202115-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Silver Beach, Warren Dunes, 
and New Buffalo
1056 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate. 
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet. 
UV Index**..................1 - Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of 
                            thunderstorms. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:31 AM. 
Sunset......................7:49 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. 
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:32 AM. 
Sunset......................7:47 PM.

.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 2 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* LOW Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* MODERATE Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay
away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river
outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* HIGH Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected.
Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like
piers and breakwalls.

** For additional information regarding beach safety and UV index
definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards

$$

INZ103-202115-
Northern La Porte-
Including the beaches of Mt. Baldy, Washington Park, 
and Long Beach
956 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate. 
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet. 
UV Index**..................1 - Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of 
                            thunderstorms. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:32 AM. 
Sunset......................7:51 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate. 
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM. 
Sunset......................7:49 PM.

.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* LOW Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* MODERATE Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay
away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river
outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* HIGH Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected.
Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like
piers and breakwalls.

** For additional information regarding beach safety and UV index
definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards


$$

The water now, measured

Buoy 45026, Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville, MI, 5.6 mi away, reported 2:40 PM.

Waves: 2.3 ft at 4 seconds from the N
Water temperature: 60 °F
Air temperature: 64 °F
Wind: 6 kt from the NE

From NOAA's National Data Buoy Center. Wave height is the significant height, the average of the highest third; the largest waves run half again as high. Offshore buoys read bigger than the surf at the beach.

Sun and daylight

Sunrise today: 7:32 AM
Sunset today: 7:47 PM
Sunrise tomorrow: 7:33 AM
Sunset tomorrow: 7:46 PM

Times are Eastern Daylight Time. Lifeguards are off duty outside posted hours, and the swim risk does not fall with the light.

Beaches in this forecast

The office forecasts these beaches together with the neighboring zones.

Silver Beach
Warren Dunes
New Buffalo

As the National Weather Service lists them in its surf zone forecast.

What this means

The three levels the National Weather Service issues, and what to do at each.

High	Life-threatening conditions are likely, and dangerous for swimmers of every level. Stay out of the water.
Moderate	Life-threatening conditions for swimmers are possible. Swim near a lifeguard, and follow the beach patrol and its flags.
Low	The risk to swimmers is low, but life-threatening conditions can still occur near piers, groins and river mouths. Swim near a lifeguard.

If a rip current carries you out

Do not fight the current. It pulls you away from the beach, not under the water.
Stay calm and keep your head above water. Float or tread water until the pull eases.
Swim parallel to the beach, along the shore, until you are out of the current, then angle in toward the beach.
If you cannot escape, face the shore, wave your arms and call for help.
If someone else is caught, do not go in after them. Get a lifeguard, call 911, and throw them something that floats.

Thunderstorms and lightning

Today's forecast mentions thunderstorms: Cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Water and open sand leave you the tallest thing around. When thunder roars, go indoors: leave the water and the beach for a building or a hard-topped vehicle, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before going back.

A rip current is a narrow stream of water flowing away from the beach, through the surf and past the breakers. It pulls swimmers out, not under. Rip current and lightning safety guidance from the National Weather Service.

Nearby

The stretches of shore the National Weather Service forecasts on either side of this one.

More for this place

Sources

Rip current risk, surf, water temperature and UV from the National Weather Service surf zone forecast and beach forecast, office IWX, issued 1056 AM EDT, 9/20/2026. Original at NWS. Waves and water temperature measured by NOAA's National Data Buoy Center. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS. Alerts from the National Weather Service for zone MIZ277.