Racine County Beaches: swim risk and surf forecast

WisconsinNear Wind Point, Racine CountyNWS zone WIZ071NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI

Swim risk today: High. Life-threatening conditions are likely, and dangerous for swimmers of every level. Stay out of the water.

Surf 8 to 11 feet, water in the mid 60s. Buoy 45199, 6.3 mi out, measured 65 °F water and 4.3 ft waves. Sunset 6:52 PM.

Swim risk: HighToday
Surf: 8 to 11 feetForecast
Water: In the mid 60sForecast
Sunset: 6:52 PMCDT

Rip current risk on the map

Today’s rip current risk in every surf zone the National Weather Service forecasts for over Racine County Beaches. Open it for the live map, where it pans and zooms.

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

Alerts in force1

Beach hazards statements, high surf advisories, rip current statements and every other National Weather Service product in force for zone WIZ071.

Beach Hazards Statementuntil Tue 7:00 PM
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 6:30AM CDT until September 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 5 to 11 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds.
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.

All alerts for this area.

Today and tomorrow

From the National Weather Service beach forecast, issued 330 AM CDT, 9/20/2026.

Today Today

High swim risk

Swim risk: High
Surf: 8 to 11 feet
Water temperature: In the mid 60s
UV index: Low
High temperature: In the upper 60s
Weather: Cloudy. Patchy fog. Scattered showers
Wind: Northeast winds around 20 mph

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

Tomorrow Monday

High swim risk

Swim risk: High
Surf: 8 to 11 feet
High temperature: In the mid 60s
Weather: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers
Wind: Northeast winds around 20 mph

The surf zone forecast, period by period

Racine. Issued 3:30 AM CDT on Sun, Sep 20 by the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI.

Beach hazards statement in effect through tuesday evening

Today

Swim Risk: High
Wave Height: 8 to 11 feet
UV Index: Low
Water Temperature: In the mid 60s
Weather: Cloudy. Patchy fog. Scattered showers
High Temperature: In the upper 60s
Winds: Northeast winds around 20 mph
Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sunset: 6:54 PM

Tonight

Swim Risk: High
Wave Height: 8 to 11 feet
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Low Temperature: In the mid 50s
Winds: East winds around 15 mph

Monday

Swim Risk: High
Wave Height: 8 to 11 feet
Weather: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers
High Temperature: In the mid 60s
Winds: Northeast winds around 20 mph
Sunrise: 6:36 AM
Sunset: 6:53 PM

The days after

Monday night. High swim risk*. Wave height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.

Tuesday. High swim risk*. Wave height 7 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.

Tuesday night. Wave height 6 to 8 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.

Wednesday. Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.

Wednesday night. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

Thursday. Wave height around 3 feet. Mostly 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx

The product as issued

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Surf Zone Forecast for Southeast Wisconsin
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
330 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026

WIZ052-202115-
Sheboygan-
Including the beaches of Deland Park Beach and Kohler-Andrae State
Park Beaches
330 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................8 to 11 feet. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then partly 
                            sunny. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:35 AM. 
Sunset......................6:54 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................7 to 9 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................6 to 8 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the lower 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:36 AM. 
Sunset......................6:52 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows around 50. Northeast winds around 10 mph. 
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows around
50. Northeast winds around 10 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Wave height around 3 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows
around 50. East winds around 5 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Wave height up to 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 5 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx

$$

WIZ060-202115-
Ozaukee-
Including the beaches of North Beach and Harrington State Park
Beaches
330 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................8 to 11 feet. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:36 AM. 
Sunset......................6:55 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................8 to 11 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................7 to 9 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:37 AM. 
Sunset......................6:53 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows around 50. Northeast winds around 10 mph. 
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows around
50. Northeast winds around 10 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows
around 50. Northeast winds around 5 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Wave height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 5 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx

$$

WIZ066-202115-
Milwaukee-
Including the beaches of Atwater Beach, Bradford Beach, 
and McKinley Beach
330 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................8 to 11 feet. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:36 AM. 
Sunset......................6:55 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................8 to 11 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................8 to 11 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of 
                            showers. 
High Temperature............In the lower 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:37 AM. 
Sunset......................6:53 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. 
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows in
the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Wave height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx

$$

WIZ071-202115-
Racine-
Including the beaches of North Beach and Wind Point Lighthouse Beach
330 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................8 to 11 feet. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Scattered showers. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:35 AM. 
Sunset......................6:54 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................8 to 11 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s. 
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................8 to 11 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of 
                            showers. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:36 AM. 
Sunset......................6:53 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 7 to 9 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Wave height 6 to 8 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows in
the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Wave height around 3 feet. Mostly 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx

$$

WIZ072-202115-
Kenosha-
Including the beaches of Simmons Island Beach and SouthPort Park
Beach
330 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................7 to 9 feet. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Scattered showers 
                            and a slight chance of thunderstorms. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:36 AM. 
Sunset......................6:54 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................7 to 9 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of 
                            showers. 
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s. 
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................7 to 9 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of 
                            showers. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:37 AM. 
Sunset......................6:53 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows in
the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Wave height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mkx


$$

The water now, measured

Buoy 45199, Salmon Unlimited Wisconsin, 6.3 mi away, reported 10:30 AM.

Waves: 4.3 ft at 5 seconds from the NNE
Water temperature: 65 °F
Air temperature: 61 °F
Wind: 19 kt from the NNE

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: 6:36 AM
Sunset today: 6:52 PM
Sunrise tomorrow: 6:37 AM
Sunset tomorrow: 6:50 PM

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

Beaches in this forecast

North Beach
Wind Point Lighthouse Beach

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

Thunderstorms build fast over water on a summer afternoon. 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 MKX, issued 330 AM CDT, 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 WIZ071.