Whiting, United States

Whihala Beach West

Certification Candidate

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Beach type

Sand beach

Water quality

Good

Length

292 m

Region

Indiana

The Water Record

Official EPA advisory history for this beach, 2000–2026.

Advisory-free seasons: 1 season running
Advisories since 2000: 228
Most recent advisory: August 2025 · 2 days

Source: EPA BEACON, the federal Beach Advisory and Closing Online Notification system. We render the record; we don't write it.

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Plan your visit

StayHotels & rentals near this beachNo inns in Clancy's notebook yet — run a place nearby? Claim this beach.

EatRestaurants & cafés near this beachNo tables in Clancy's notebook yet — run a place nearby? Claim this beach.

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Beaches nearby

Whihala Beach EastWhiting · 0.5 km
Hammond Marina East BeachHammond · 1 km
Hammond Marina West BeachHammond · 1.5 km
Munson BeachChicago · 2.9 km
Calumet South BeachChicago · 3.3 km

Field notes — quick answers

Is Whihala Beach West Blue Flag certified in 2026?

Not currently — Whihala Beach West does not hold Blue Flag certification for the seasons we track. We list it as a Certification Candidate; certified beaches nearby are on the Whiting page.

Where is Whihala Beach West?

Whihala Beach West is in Whiting, in the Indiana region of United States. The interactive map shows it in context with every other beach we track nearby.