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Montrose Beach has BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Montrose Beach
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Quick answer: Montrose Beach today
Montrose Beach is a BeachFinder spot in Chicago, US-GL, US. Today, compare wind 3 km/h · N, uv 6.4, waves 0.1 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
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Wind
3 km/h · N
UV
6.4
Waves
0.1 m
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Last updated: Aug 16, 06:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 80/100
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Updated: Aug 16, 06:45 PM
Water temp
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Air temp
27°C
Feels like
33°C
UV index
6.4
Wind
3 km/h · N
Gust 12 km/h
Waves
0.1 m
Current
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No marine model here
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Montrose Beach
Montrose Beach is a sandy beach in Chicago, Illinois, located at 41.96612, -87.63689. The indicated operator is the Chicago Park District. It is situated in an area of Lake Michigan where several beaches are nearby: Wilson Beach is 1 km away, Foster Avenue Beach is 1.4 km away, Foster Beach is 1.7 km away, and Ardmore Hollywood Beach is 2.6 km away. This proximity allows for quick comparisons of access and conditions along the shore today. Check the services, lifeguard presence, local conditions, and rules before settling in. Thorndale, Glenlake, and Rosemont complete the area's landmarks.
About this spot
Montrose Beach is a sandy beach in Chicago managed by the Chicago Park District. It benefits from being surrounded by other lakefront beaches, including Wilson and Foster, making it easy to adjust based on the day's conditions.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Montrose Beach today?
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How windy is Montrose Beach today?
3 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Montrose Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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