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Indiana Dunes National Park, IN

Sunrise to Sunset
241 miles
Indiana Dunes National Park, IN
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Temperature
25
°F
UV Index
0
Wind Speed
26
mph
Humidity
63
%
Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
🚶
~1
min

Beach Alerts

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning: Dangerous conditions from 11 PM-4 AM — beach activities not recommended (29mph)

Dangerous Surf

Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 11 PM-4 AM — swimming not recommended

About This Beach

Indiana Dunes State Park beach boasts a wide expanse of soft, light brown sand, backed by towering sand dunes and offering stunning views of Lake Michigan. The beach features modern amenities including a newly renovated pavilion with a restaurant and rooftop bar, restrooms, changing rooms, and showers, creating a mix of natural beauty and convenience. While it can get crowded, especially on weekends, visitors consistently praise the cleanliness of the sand and water.

🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances

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Plan Your Visit

Beach Overview

Amenities

Stroller Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Activities & Rentals

No activities or rentals available.

Beachgoers Reviews

4.7

Average Rating

There are no reviews yet.

7500 + reviews

Weather Forecast

Updated: 1/14/2026, 10:45:00 PM

Hourly

TimeAir TempUVWindRain
22:0024°026 mph0
23:0024°026 mph0
00:0025°025 mph0
01:0025°021 mph0
02:0025°026 mph0.01
03:0023°029 mph0.02
04:0021°027 mph0

Surf Conditions

Updated: Updated: 1/14/2026, 10:45:00 PM

Hourly Surf

TimeTempWavePeriodSwellTide
22:00-°F11 ft8s↗ NE-
23:00-°F10.7 ft8s↗ NE-
00:00-°F10.4 ft8s↗ NE-
01:00-°F10.1 ft8s↗ NE-
02:00-°F9.8 ft7s↗ NE-
03:00-°F9.6 ft7s↗ NE-
04:00-°F9.2 ft7s↗ NE-

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