Black River Public Beach, La Crosse County

Wisconsin beaches

Q: What is the best beach in Wisconsin right now?

Black River Public Beach has the top Beach Score right now: 9.1 Excellent, with 10 km/h (6 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

Q: What is the water temperature in Wisconsin today?

We do not have a water temperature for Wisconsin right now.

Q: Where is the sea calmest in Wisconsin right now?

Alford Park Beach has the smallest waves, at <0.1 m (<1 ft) with 5 km/h (3 mph) of wind. 1 other beach is level with it.

Q: Which Wisconsin beaches have lifeguards?

None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.

Q: What is the best time to go to the beach in Wisconsin today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 6 pm, at 8.0 Great, and the strongest stretch runs 12 pm to 7 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Q: Are there live beach cams in Wisconsin?

1 listed beach has a live cam. Cams load on click, and each shows the owner's credit.

Q: How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Wisconsin?

All 66 beaches in our data for Wisconsin are scored live on this page.

Which Wisconsin beach is best right now? 66 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Beaches66
Good now32 of 66
WaterNot available
Best nowBlack River Public Beach
9.1Excellent

Updated 6:45 pm local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

Ranked by live Beach Score right now, then by the best stretch ahead.

19.1Excellent
Black River Public Beach
La Crosse County
Good right now
Air
21°C69°F
Water
—
Wind
10 km/h6 mph
Waves
—
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 4 pm, 9.3
29.1Excellent
Pettibone Beach
La Crosse County
Good right now
Air
21°C69°F
Water
—
Wind
10 km/h6 mph
Waves
—
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 4 pm, 9.3
No photo yet. Add one
39.0Excellent
Browns Beach
Saint Croix County
Good right now
Air
21°C69°F
Water
—
Wind
7 km/h5 mph
Waves
—
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 10 am, 5.8

Wisconsin today

A good day for the beach across Wisconsin: 32 of 66 scored beaches are good right now, best in Southern Wisconsin, and wind averages 10 km/h6 mph (light wind). Read at 6:45 pm; everything below is computed from that reading.

Northern Wisconsin

16 of 16 beaches scored, 14 good now

7.4GreatAverage Beach ScoreBest: Broad Street Beach, 7.8

Water: —
Wind: 11 km/h7 mph
Waves: 0.2 m<1 ft

Better right now

Southern Wisconsin

50 of 50 beaches scored, 18 good now

8.3GreatAverage Beach ScoreBest: Black River Public Beach, 9.1

Water: —
Wind: 9 km/h6 mph
Waves: <0.1 m<1 ft

Calmest sea
<0.1 m<1 ft waves
Alford Park Beach
Kenosha County. Wind 5 km/h3 mph. Level with 1 other beach.

Best hours

Wisconsin averages 8.0 Great this hour. The best hour today is 6 pm (8.0); the weakest is 9 am (6.3).

The strongest stretch runs 12 pm to 7 pm.

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8.0Now

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All Wisconsin beaches

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66 beaches listed · 66 of 66 scored live

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Black River Public Beach
La Crosse County
9.1Excellent
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air21°C69°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Pettibone Beach
La Crosse County
9.1Excellent
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air21°C69°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Browns Beach
Saint Croix County
9.0Excellent
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air21°C69°F
- Wind7 km/h5 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Lions Beach
Rock County
8.6Excellent
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air19°C66°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
B B Clarke Beach
Dane County
8.5Excellent
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air19°C65°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- Free parking
Bernies Beach
Dane County
8.5Excellent
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air19°C65°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Brittingham Beach
Dane County
8.5Excellent
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air19°C65°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- Free parking
No photo yet
Esther Beach
Dane County
8.5Excellent
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air19°C65°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
James Madison Beach
Dane County
8.5Excellent
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air19°C65°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- Free parking
Olbrich Beach
Dane County
8.5Excellent
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air19°C65°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- Free parking
No photo yet
Olin Beach
Dane County
8.5Excellent
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air19°C65°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- Free parking
Tenney Beach
Dane County
8.5Excellent
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air19°C65°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- Free parking
No photo yet
Silver Lake Beach
Columbia County
8.5Excellent
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air19°C66°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Warner Beach
Dane County
8.1Great
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- Free parking
No photo yet
Terrace Beach
Green Lake County
8.1Great
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Marshall Beach
Dane County
8.0Great
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air17°C62°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- Free parking
Spring Harbor Beach
Dane County
8.0Great
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air17°C62°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Vilas Beach
Dane County
8.0Great
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air17°C62°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- Free parking
Broad Street Beach
Bayfield County
7.8Great
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- Paid parking
Barrier Beach
Ashland County
7.7Great
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Schoolhouse Beach
Ashland County
7.7Great
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Bayview Beach
Bayfield County
7.7Great
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Friendly Valley Beach
Bayfield County
7.7Great
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Corny Beach
Bayfield County
7.7Great
Flat water, gentle breeze.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- Free parking
No photo yet
Meyers Beach
Bayfield County
7.7Great
Flat water, gentle breeze.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- Paid parking
Buffalo Bay Beach
Bayfield County
7.4Great
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
6th Avenue West Beach
Ashland County
7.4Great
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air11°C51°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- Free parking
Kreher Park Beach
Ashland County
7.4Great
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air11°C51°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Casper Road Beach
Ashland County
7.3Great
Flat water, gentle breeze.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind12 km/h8 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Joni's Beach
Ashland County
7.3Great
Flat water, gentle breeze.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind12 km/h8 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- Free parking
No photo yet
Harbor Park Beach
Bayfield County
7.1Great
Flat water, gentle breeze.
- Watern/a
- Air9°C48°F
- Wind18 km/h11 mph
- Waves0.3 m1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Lost Creek Beach
Bayfield County
7.1Great
Flat water, gentle breeze.
- Watern/a
- Air9°C49°F
- Wind20 km/h12 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Lunch Beach
Bayfield County
6.9Good
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Little Sand Bay Beach
Bayfield County
6.9Good
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
- Free parking
Live cam
North Side Municipal Beach
Sheboygan County
5.2Fair
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrow
- Free parking
Alford Park Beach
Kenosha County
8.3Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air14°C57°F
- Wind5 km/h3 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Pennoyer Beach
Kenosha County
8.3Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air14°C57°F
- Wind5 km/h3 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- Free parking
No photo yet
Wheeler Lake Swimming Beach
Oconto County
7.8Greattomorrow
Waves not available, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air14°C56°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 2 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
North Beach
Racine County
7.8Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air12°C53°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Zoo Beach
Racine County
7.8Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air12°C53°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Eichelman Beach
Kenosha County
7.7Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air12°C53°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 6 pm tomorrow
- Free parking
Simmons Island Beach
Kenosha County
7.7Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air12°C53°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 6 pm tomorrow
- Free parking
No photo yet
Bradford Beach
Milwaukee County
7.7Greattomorrow
Flat water, gentle breeze.
- Watern/a
- Air14°C57°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- Free parking
McKinley Beach
Milwaukee County
7.7Greattomorrow
Flat water, gentle breeze.
- Watern/a
- Air14°C57°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- Free parking
No photo yet
Pebble Beach
Milwaukee County
7.7Greattomorrow
Flat water, gentle breeze.
- Watern/a
- Air14°C57°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- Paid parking
No photo yet
North Beach
Ozaukee County
7.6Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air11°C52°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No dogs
South Beach
Ozaukee County
7.6Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air11°C52°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- Dogs allowed
Public Beach
Ozaukee County
7.6Greattomorrow
Flat water, gentle breeze.
- Watern/a
- Air11°C51°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
South Beach
Ozaukee County
7.6Greattomorrow
Flat water, gentle breeze.
- Watern/a
- Air11°C51°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Grant Park Beach
Milwaukee County
7.5Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air12°C54°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 2 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Fish Creek Public Beach
Door County
7.3Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air12°C53°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Nicolet Bay Beach
Door County
7.3Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air12°C53°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Sunset Beach Park
Door County
7.3Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air12°C53°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Beach @ Potawatomi State Park
Door County
7.2Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air12°C53°F
- Wind6 km/h4 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 2 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Egg Harbor Beach
Door County
7.2Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air12°C53°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 2 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Pebble Beach
Door County
7.0Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air11°C52°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Sister Bay beach
Door County
7.0Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air11°C52°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- Free parking
No photo yet
Village of Ephraim Public Beach
Door County
7.0Greattomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air11°C52°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
@Beach Harbor Resort
Door County
6.8Goodtomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air11°C53°F
- Wind6 km/h4 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 2 pm to 5 pm tomorrow
- Free parking
Dunlap Reef
Door County
6.8Goodtomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air11°C53°F
- Wind6 km/h4 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 2 pm to 5 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Sunset Park Beach
Door County
6.8Goodtomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air11°C53°F
- Wind6 km/h4 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 2 pm to 5 pm tomorrow
- Free parking
YMCA Beach
Manitowoc County
6.8Goodtomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air12°C54°F
- Wind9 km/h5 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 2 pm to 3 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Selner Park Public Swimming Beach
Kewaunee County
6.8Goodtomorrow
Flat water, gentle breeze.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 5 pm tomorrow
- Free parking
No photo yet
Neshotah Beach
Manitowoc County
6.1Goodtomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 2 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Crescent Beach
Kewaunee County
6.0Goodtomorrow
Flat water, gentle breeze.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 3 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Gislason Beach
Door County
5.5Goodtomorrow
Flat water, light wind.
- Watern/a
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

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Wisconsin by area

Every area we score, with its own read of today and its best beaches ranked. Filters above apply to the list, not to these.

Dane County

All 12 scored beaches in Dane County are good right now. Best now: B B Clarke Beach, 8.5 Excellent.

12 of 12 beaches good now

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

8.5Excellent
B B Clarke Beach
Dane County
Light wind, — water
8.5Excellent
Bernies Beach
Dane County
Light wind, — water
8.5Excellent
Brittingham Beach
Dane County
Light wind, — water
No photo yet. Add one
8.5Excellent
Esther Beach
Dane County
Light wind, — water
8.5Excellent
James Madison Beach
Dane County
Light wind, — water
8.5Excellent
Olbrich Beach
Dane County
Light wind, — water
No photo yet. Add one
8.5Excellent
Olin Beach
Dane County
Light wind, — water
8.5Excellent
Tenney Beach
Dane County
Light wind, — water

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Door County

It is dark in Door County: 8 of 12 scored beaches look good later. Beach @ Potawatomi State Park is the calmest, with 6 km/h4 mph of wind and <0.1 m<1 ft waves.

Dark now. 8 of 12 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

7.3Greattomorrow
Fish Creek Public Beach
Door County
Dark there now. Best 3 pm tomorrow
7.3Greattomorrow
Nicolet Bay Beach
Door County
Dark there now. Best 3 pm tomorrow
7.3Greattomorrow
Sunset Beach Park
Door County
Dark there now. Best 3 pm tomorrow
7.2Greattomorrow
Beach @ Potawatomi State Park
Door County
Dark there now. Best 2 pm tomorrow
No photo yet. Add one
7.2Greattomorrow
Egg Harbor Beach
Door County
Dark there now. Best 2 pm tomorrow
7.0Greattomorrow
Pebble Beach
Door County
Dark there now. Best 3 pm tomorrow
7.0Greattomorrow
Sister Bay beach
Door County
Dark there now. Best 3 pm tomorrow
No photo yet. Add one
7.0Greattomorrow
Village of Ephraim Public Beach
Door County
Dark there now. Best 3 pm tomorrow

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Bayfield County

8 of 10 scored beaches in Bayfield County are good right now. Broad Street Beach is the calmest, with 8 km/h5 mph of wind and 0.1 m<1 ft waves.

8 of 10 beaches good now

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

7.8Great
Broad Street Beach
Bayfield County
Light wind, — water
No photo yet. Add one
7.7Great
Bayview Beach
Bayfield County
Light wind, — water
No photo yet. Add one
7.7Great
Friendly Valley Beach
Bayfield County
Light wind, — water
No photo yet. Add one
7.7Great
Corny Beach
Bayfield County
Gentle breeze, — water
No photo yet. Add one
7.7Great
Meyers Beach
Bayfield County
Gentle breeze, — water
7.4Great
Buffalo Bay Beach
Bayfield County
Light wind, — water
No photo yet. Add one
7.1Great
Harbor Park Beach
Bayfield County
Gentle breeze, — water
No photo yet. Add one
7.1Great
Lost Creek Beach
Bayfield County
Gentle breeze, — water

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Ashland County

All 6 scored beaches in Ashland County are good right now. Barrier Beach is the calmest, with 8 km/h5 mph of wind and 0.1 m<1 ft waves.

6 of 6 beaches good now

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

7.7Great
Barrier Beach
Ashland County
Light wind, — water
No photo yet. Add one
7.7Great
Schoolhouse Beach
Ashland County
Light wind, — water
7.4Great
6th Avenue West Beach
Ashland County
Light wind, — water
7.4Great
Kreher Park Beach
Ashland County
Light wind, — water
No photo yet. Add one
7.3Great
Casper Road Beach
Ashland County
Gentle breeze, — water
7.3Great
Joni's Beach
Ashland County
Gentle breeze, — water

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Kenosha County

It is dark in Kenosha County: 4 of 4 scored beaches look good later. Alford Park Beach is the calmest, with 5 km/h3 mph of wind and <0.1 m<1 ft waves.

Dark now. 4 of 4 look good later

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8.3Greattomorrow
Alford Park Beach
Kenosha County
Dark there now. Best 12 pm tomorrow
8.3Greattomorrow
Pennoyer Beach
Kenosha County
Dark there now. Best 12 pm tomorrow
7.7Greattomorrow
Eichelman Beach
Kenosha County
Dark there now. Best 11 am tomorrow
7.7Greattomorrow
Simmons Island Beach
Kenosha County
Dark there now. Best 11 am tomorrow

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Milwaukee County

It is dark in Milwaukee County: 4 of 4 scored beaches look good later. Grant Park Beach is the calmest, with 8 km/h5 mph of wind and <0.1 m<1 ft waves.

Dark now. 4 of 4 look good later

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7.7Greattomorrow
Bradford Beach
Milwaukee County
Dark there now. Best 12 pm tomorrow
7.7Greattomorrow
McKinley Beach
Milwaukee County
Dark there now. Best 12 pm tomorrow
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7.7Greattomorrow
Pebble Beach
Milwaukee County
Dark there now. Best 12 pm tomorrow
7.5Greattomorrow
Grant Park Beach
Milwaukee County
Dark there now. Best 2 pm tomorrow

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Ozaukee County

It is dark in Ozaukee County: 4 of 4 scored beaches look good later. North Beach is the calmest, with 11 km/h7 mph of wind and <0.1 m<1 ft waves.

Dark now. 4 of 4 look good later

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7.6Greattomorrow
North Beach
Ozaukee County
Dark there now. Best 4 pm tomorrow
7.6Greattomorrow
South Beach
Ozaukee County
Dark there now. Best 4 pm tomorrow
7.6Greattomorrow
Public Beach
Ozaukee County
Dark there now. Best 4 pm tomorrow
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7.6Greattomorrow
South Beach
Ozaukee County
Dark there now. Best 4 pm tomorrow

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Kewaunee County

It is dark in Kewaunee County: 0 of 2 scored beaches look good later. Selner Park Public Swimming Beach is the calmest, with 14 km/h9 mph of wind and <0.1 m<1 ft waves.

Dark now. 0 of 2 look good later

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6.8Goodtomorrow
Selner Park Public Swimming Beach
Kewaunee County
Dark there now. Best 3 pm tomorrow
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6.0Goodtomorrow
Crescent Beach
Kewaunee County
Dark there now. Best 1 pm tomorrow

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9 more areas have beaches in our data. Find them under “Sub-areas” below or in the area filter.

Sub-areas of Wisconsin

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag. Outlined squares are in the dark.

8.5Excellent
Dane County
12 of 12 beaches good now
Best now: B B Clarke Beach, 8.5 Excellent
7.3Greattomorrow
Door County
Dark now. 8 of 12 look good later
Best now: Fish Creek Public Beach, 7.3 Great
7.8Great
Bayfield County
8 of 10 beaches good now
Best now: Broad Street Beach, 7.8 Great
7.7Great
Ashland County
6 of 6 beaches good now
Best now: Barrier Beach, 7.7 Great
8.3Greattomorrow
Kenosha County
Dark now. 4 of 4 look good later
Best now: Alford Park Beach, 8.3 Great
7.7Greattomorrow
Milwaukee County
Dark now. 4 of 4 look good later
Best now: McKinley Beach, 7.7 Great
7.6Greattomorrow
Ozaukee County
Dark now. 4 of 4 look good later
Best now: Public Beach, 7.6 Great
6.8Goodtomorrow
Kewaunee County
Dark now. 0 of 2 look good later
Best now: Selner Park Public Swimming Beach, 6.8 Good
9.1Excellent
La Crosse County
2 of 2 beaches good now
Best now: Black River Public Beach, 9.1 Excellent
6.8Goodtomorrow
Manitowoc County
Dark now. 0 of 2 look good later
Best now: YMCA Beach, 6.8 Good
7.8Greattomorrow
Racine County
Dark now. 2 of 2 look good later
Best now: North Beach, 7.8 Great
8.5Excellent
Columbia County
1 of 1 beach good now
Best now: Silver Lake Beach, 8.5 Excellent
8.1Great
Green Lake County
1 of 1 beach good now
Best now: Terrace Beach, 8.1 Great
7.8Greattomorrow
Oconto County
Dark now. 1 of 1 look good later
Best now: Wheeler Lake Swimming Beach, 7.8 Great
8.6Excellent
Rock County
1 of 1 beach good now
Best now: Lions Beach, 8.6 Excellent
9.0Excellent
Saint Croix County
1 of 1 beach good now
Best now: Browns Beach, 9.0 Excellent
5.2Fair
Sheboygan County
0 of 1 beach good now
Best now: North Side Municipal Beach, 5.2 Fair

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Wisconsin beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Wisconsin right now?

Black River Public Beach has the top Beach Score right now: 9.1 Excellent, with 10 km/h (6 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Wisconsin today?

We do not have a water temperature for Wisconsin right now.

Where is the sea calmest in Wisconsin right now?

Alford Park Beach has the smallest waves, at <0.1 m (<1 ft) with 5 km/h (3 mph) of wind. 1 other beach is level with it.

Which Wisconsin beaches have lifeguards?

None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Wisconsin today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 6 pm, at 8.0 Great, and the strongest stretch runs 12 pm to 7 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Wisconsin?

1 listed beach has a live cam. Cams load on click, and each shows the owner's credit.

How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Wisconsin?

All 66 beaches in our data for Wisconsin are scored live on this page.

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.

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