Is Ardmore Hollywood (Osterman) Beach good for swimming today?

Ardmore Hollywood (Osterman) Beach has BeachFinder Score: 60/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.

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0°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.

How windy is Ardmore Hollywood (Osterman) Beach today?

21 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.

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Ardmore Hollywood (Osterman) Beach

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Quick answer: Ardmore Hollywood (Osterman) Beach today

Ardmore Hollywood (Osterman) Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-GL, US. Today, compare water temperature 0°C, wind 21 km/h · SW, uv 7.8, waves 0.3 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 60/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.

Water temperature

0°C

Wind

21 km/h · SW

7.8

Waves

0.3 m

Water quality

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Last updated: Jul 1, 06:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 60/100

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Updated: Jul 1, 06:45 PM

Water temp

0°C

Air temp

33°C

Feels like

34°C

UV index

7.8

Wind

21 km/h · SW

Gust 37 km/h

Waves

0.3 m

Current

0 km/h · N

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Ardmore Hollywood (Osterman) Beach

Ardmore Hollywood (Osterman) Beach, also called Kathy Osterman Beach, is a sandy beach in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is located at 41.98694, -87.65205, in the Chicago area. The immediate neighborhood is very dense: Ardmore Hollywood Beach is 0.1 km away, Thorndale Avenue Beach is 0.4 km away, Glenlake Avenue Beach is 0.6 km away, and Rosemont Avenue Beach is 1 km away. To choose your stop today, this proximity allows for quick comparisons of several lakefront accesses. Check the services, lifeguard availability, local conditions, and local rules before settling down.

About this spot

Ardmore Hollywood (Osterman) Beach is a sandy beach in Chicago, also known as Kathy Osterman Beach. It is part of a series of very close beaches, making it easy to quickly adjust between Thorndale, Glenlake, and Rosemont.

Updated 5/15/2026

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