Surf Forecast Surf Report

Zion surfForecast / Lake Michigan / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 27 Apr 2025 CDT
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Zion surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zion sea temperature is
6.5° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)
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Sun
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Fri
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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Wave
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Energy (?)000000000000000000000000000000000000
Wind
(km/h)
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ESE
15
S
25
S
30
S
35
SSW
30
W
15
NNW
10
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
15
ESE
10
N
10
NW
20
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
10
NE
5
NNW
15
ESE
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
10
SSE
5
SW
10
WNW
20
NNE
20
ENE
20
E
20
NNE
15
NNE
5
N
0
N
20
WNW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
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off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
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on
crosscross-
off
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off
cross-
off
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off
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off
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on
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on
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cross-
off
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Low Tide
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Sun
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Fri
09
Sunrise--5:50--5:48--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:43--5:41--5:41--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:35
Sunset7:45--7:46--7:47--7:49--7:50--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54--7:55--7:57--7:58--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1210152121161576791114129969871718151718152012878812161417
Feels °C (?)8791720101130378131134153213151316161318822329141115

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 3°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
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Information about the Zion Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Zion provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Zion can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zion surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Zion) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Zion may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Zion is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Kenosha. If you plan a vacation in Lake Michigan, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kenosha. Kenosha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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