77°
Sunny
0%
85
Cook County, IL · Great Lakes
63rd Street Beach (Chicago)
6300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
A Jackson Park beach defined by its 1919 Classical Revival beach house — a National Register pavilion with a colonnaded courtyard, interactive water fountains, and rentable meeting rooms.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
77°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 77°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
83 /100
great
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
82 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
77°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
NE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
81°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
4 CCE/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Sunset
9:25 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
81°
Sunny
0%
87
88°
Sunny
0%
83
86°
Sunny
1%
83
88°
Sunny
8%
80
88°
Mostly Sunny
13%
78
88°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
44
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free lot off Hayes Drive.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
6300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at 63rd Street Beach (Chicago) today?
63rd Street Beach (Chicago) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is 63rd Street Beach (Chicago) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.
Is there an entry fee at 63rd Street Beach (Chicago)?
Entry to 63rd Street Beach (Chicago) is free.
Are there lifeguards at 63rd Street Beach (Chicago)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol 63rd 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 63rd Street Beach (Chicago)?
Amenities at 63rd Street Beach (Chicago) include lifeguards (seasonal), restrooms, showers, concessions, interactive water fountains, historic beach house, bike rentals, non-motorized boat launch.
When is the water warmest at 63rd 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 63rd Street Beach (Chicago) located?
63rd Street Beach (Chicago) is in Cook County, IL, at 6300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649.
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