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Oak Street Beach, Chicago, IL

Sunrise to Sunset
276 miles
Oak Street Beach, Chicago, IL
Oak Street Beach, Chicago, IL view 1
Oak Street Beach, Chicago, IL view 2
Temperature
72
°F
UV Index
4
Wind Speed
3
mph
Humidity
58
%
Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
🚶
~11
min

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Good Conditions

No current safety alerts for this beach

About This Beach

Oak Street Beach is a popular urban beach in Chicago offering stunning views of the city skyline and Lake Michigan. It features a sandy area, paved paths, and various amenities like chair and umbrella rentals. While often crowded, especially during peak hours, it's known for its accessibility, proximity to downtown attractions, and opportunities for recreation like volleyball.

*Click a parking icon on the map to draw the shortest path to the nearest entrance.

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Beach Overview

Amenities

Stroller Friendly
Rentals

Activities & Rentals

No activities or rentals available.

Beachgoers Reviews

4.8

Average Rating

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Weather Forecast

Updated: 10/2/2025, 11:30:00 AM

Hourly

TimeAir TempUVWindRain
11:0070°33 mph0
12:0073°44 mph0
13:0074°56 mph0
14:0074°57 mph0
15:0075°47 mph0
16:0074°37 mph0
17:0073°28 mph0

Surf Conditions

Updated: Updated: 10/2/2025, 11:30:00 AM

Hourly Surf

TimeTempWavePeriodSwellTide
11:00-°F0.9 ft3s→ E-
12:00-°F0.7 ft3s→ E-
13:00-°F0.7 ft3s→ E-
14:00-°F0.6 ft3s→ E-
15:00-°F0.5 ft3s→ E-
16:00-°F0.5 ft3s→ E-
17:00-°F0.5 ft3s→ E-

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