Checked Oct 26, 2026

Zoo Beach

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

This page does not show today's swimming advisory or closing: states report those to EPA after the season. Check with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you swim.

Beach forecast

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Beach facts

EPA BEACON

County: Racine
Water: Lake Michigan
Length: 0.427 mi
Access: Public
Owner: Public
Water quality monitoring: Monitored during swim season
Days with no advisory or closing: 100% of last season
Reported by: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Tier 1 beach under the federal BEACH Act. Tier 1 beaches have the highest use or risk and are sampled most often.

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Water temperature

NOAA NDBC

55°F

At Winthrop Harbor Buoy, IL, 18 mi away, today at 5:40 PM

A single station reading. Harbor and bay stations can read warmer or cooler than the surf.

Plan your visit

Sampled for bacteria in season

Data sources

BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Weather Service APINOAA
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NDBC Latest ObservationsNOAA National Data Buoy Center

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Beach attributes come from EPA BEACON as reported by the state. Rip currents can be deadly even on calm, sunny days. Swim near a lifeguard.

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