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Indiana Dunes National Park, IN

Sunrise to Sunset
241 miles
Indiana Dunes National Park, IN
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Temperature
24
°F
UV Index
0
Wind Speed
25
mph
Humidity
69
%
Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
🚶
~1
min

Beach Alerts

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning: Dangerous conditions from 12 AM-6 AM — beach activities not recommended (27mph)

Dangerous Surf

Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 12 AM-6 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: 1/15/2026, 12:00:00 AM

Hourly

TimeAir TempUVWindRain
00:0024°025 mph0
01:0024°021 mph0
02:0024°024 mph0
03:0024°027 mph0.01
04:0023°027 mph0.01
05:0022°026 mph0
06:0022°025 mph0.01

Surf Conditions

Updated: Updated: 1/15/2026, 12:00:00 AM

Hourly Surf

TimeTempWavePeriodSwellTide
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-
05:00-°F8.8 ft7s↑ N-
06:00-°F8.4 ft7s↑ N-

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