Open Water Data

Bradford

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Data Sources
  • Water Quality Status
    Passed tests Fri, Aug 1, 2025 at 4:31pm
  • Air Temperature
    -1.6°C / 29.1°F (air) Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 10:15pm
  • Wind
    3.6 - 33.1km/h N 10° Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 10:15pm
  • Clear
    Clear Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 10:15pm
  • Precipitation
    0mm Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 10:15pm
  • Air Visibility
    11km Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 10:15pm
  • Humidity
    98% Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 10:15pm

Located along Lake Michigan, Bradford Beach is one of Milwaukee’s top destinations on a hot summer day. There’s plenty to do with volleyball courts, open green space, surfing, and swimming. If you’re feeling hungry grab a bite at MooSa’s Snack Bar or a drink to cool off from one of the three tiki bars on the beach. Washrooms are available. The beach is wheelchair accessible. The beach is open from 6am to 10pm. Pets are welcome on the north end of the beach.

There are NO lifeguards for the 2022 season.

In the late 1920’s, the City Of Milwaukee began the construction of Lincoln Memorial Drive which resulted in the creation of Bradford beach.

Engage with Beach Ambassadors to learn more about water safety and water quality: bit.ly/3LvtQag

This beach has the Bradford Beach Buoy (B3), which is a collaborative project between the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and the City of Milwaukee Health Department. The buoy monitors water quality and weather conditions offshore from Bradford Beach in near real time. Check out the buoy data here: bradfordbuoy.com.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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