Lake Area Beaches: swim risk and surf forecast
Swim risk today: Low. The risk to swimmers is low, but life-threatening conditions can still occur near piers, groins and river mouths. Swim near a lifeguard.
Surf 1 to 3 feet, water in the lower 70s. Buoy FAIO1, 2.2 mi out, measured 73 °F water. Sunset 7:26 PM.
- Swim risk
- LowToday
- Surf
- 1 to 3 feetForecast
- Water
- In the lower 70sForecast
- Sunset
- 7:26 PMEDT
Rip current risk on the map
Today’s rip current risk in every surf zone the National Weather Service forecasts for over Lake Area Beaches. Open it for the live map, where it pans and zooms.
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Alerts in force1
Beach hazards statements, high surf advisories, rip current statements and every other National Weather Service product in force for zone OHZ012.
Beach Hazards Statementuntil Wed 10:00 PM
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 9:28AM EDT until September 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Today and tomorrow
From the National Weather Service beach forecast, issued 930 AM EDT, 9/20/2026.
Today Rest of today
Low swim risk
- Swim risk
- Low
- Surf
- 1 to 3 feet
- Water temperature
- In the lower 70s
- UV index
- Low
- High temperature
- Around 70
- Weather
- Cloudy. Patchy fog late this morning. A chance of showers
- Wind
- North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast
- Thunderstorms
- None
UV index 2 or less. Little danger for most people.
Tomorrow Monday
High swim risk
- Swim risk
- High
- Surf
- 3 to 6 feet
- High temperature
- In the upper 60s
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
- Wind
- East winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming northeast
- Thunderstorms
- None
The surf zone forecast, period by period
Lake. Issued 9:30 AM EDT on Sun, Sep 20 by the National Weather Service in Cleveland.
Beach hazards statement in effect from late tonight through wednesday evening
Rest of today
- Swim Risk
- Low
- Wave Height
- 1 to 3 feet
- Thunderstorm Potential
- None
- UV Index
- Low
- Water Temperature
- In the lower 70s
- Weather
- Cloudy. Patchy fog late this morning. A chance of showers
- High Temperature
- Around 70
- Winds
- North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast
- Sunrise
- 7:10 AM
- Sunset
- 7:28 PM
Tonight
- Swim Risk
- High
- Wave Height
- 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
- Thunderstorm Potential
- None
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
- Low Temperature
- In the upper 50s
- Winds
- Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming east
Monday
- Swim Risk
- High
- Wave Height
- 3 to 6 feet
- Thunderstorm Potential
- None
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
- High Temperature
- In the upper 60s
- Winds
- East winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming northeast
- Sunrise
- 7:11 AM
- Sunset
- 7:27 PM
The days after
Monday night. High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Windy. Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming east.
Tuesday. High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. East winds 15 to 25 mph.
Tuesday night. High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. East winds 15 to 25 mph.
Wednesday. Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. East winds 15 to 30 mph.
Wednesday night. Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Windy. East winds 15 to 30 mph.
Thursday. Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
The office's notes on this forecast
Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle
The product as issued
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Surf Zone and Beach Forecast
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
930 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
OHZ003-202115-
Lucas-
Including the beaches of Maumee Bay State Park
930 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog late this morning.
Showers during the late morning and
early afternoon, then a chance of
showers late.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................7:36 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
the evening.
Low Temperature.............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers late
in the morning.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:19 AM.
Sunset......................7:35 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Windy. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A
chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Windy. Northeast winds
20 to 30 mph, becoming east.
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. East winds 15 to
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. East
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle
$$
OHZ007-202115-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of East Harbor
930 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog late this morning.
Showers during the late morning and
early afternoon, then a chance of
showers late.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................7:34 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
the evening.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:17 AM.
Sunset......................7:32 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. A
chance of showers. Lows around 60. Windy. Northeast winds 20 to
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds
20 to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy.
Showers likely. Lows in the upper 50s. Windy. Northeast winds 20 to
30 mph, becoming east.
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. East winds 15 to
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Breezy. East
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle
$$
OHZ009-202115-
Erie-
Including the beaches of Kelleys Island
930 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog late this morning.
Showers during the late morning and
early afternoon, then a chance of
showers late.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................7:34 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
the evening.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming
east.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................7:32 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Windy. Northeast
winds 20 to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. East winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
northeast.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy.
Showers likely. Lows in the upper 50s. Windy. East winds 15 to
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds 15 to
25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. East winds
15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to
20 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle
$$
OHZ010-202115-
Lorain-
Including the beaches of Lakeview Park Beach
930 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog late this morning.
Showers during the late morning and
early afternoon, then a chance of
showers late.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................7:32 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
the evening.
Low Temperature.............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming
east.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................7:30 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy.
Lows in the upper 50s. Windy. Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming
northeast.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Cloudy.
Showers likely. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. East winds 15 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds
15 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. East winds
15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to
20 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle
$$
OHZ011-202115-
Cuyahoga-
Including the beaches of Huntington Beach, Edgewater Park,
and Euclid Beach
930 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog late this morning.
Showers likely during the late morning
and early afternoon, then a chance of
showers late.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:11 AM.
Sunset......................7:30 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
Low Temperature.............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet building to 4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................7:28 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Cloudy.
Lows in the upper 50s. Windy. Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
east.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. East winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming
northeast.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy.
Showers likely. Lows in the upper 50s. Breezy. East winds 15 to
25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds
15 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. East
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to
20 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle
$$
OHZ012-202115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Headlands Beach and Fairport Harbor
930 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog late this morning. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................7:10 AM.
Sunset......................7:28 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming
east.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................7:11 AM.
Sunset......................7:27 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy.
Lows in the mid 50s. Windy. Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
east.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. East winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy.
Showers likely. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. East winds 15 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. East winds
15 to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Windy. East
winds 15 to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle
$$
OHZ089-202115-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the beaches of Lakeshore Park and Conneaut
930 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog late this morning. A
slight chance of showers late this
morning, then a chance of showers this
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:08 AM.
Sunset......................7:26 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming
east.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................7:24 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy.
Lows in the mid 50s. Windy. Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
east.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. East winds 15 to
25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy.
Showers likely. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. East winds 15 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. East
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to
20 mph.
&&
Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle
$$
PAZ001-202115-
Northern Erie-
Including the beaches of Presque Isle
930 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less building to 1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog late this morning. A
slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................7:24 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph increasing
to 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................7:22 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A
chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. Northeast winds 15 to
25 mph, becoming east.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. East winds
15 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to
15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 15 to
20 mph diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle
$$The water now, measured
Buoy FAIO1, 9063053 - Fairport, OH, 2.2 mi away, reported 10:00 AM.
- Water temperature
- 73 °F
- Air temperature
- 67 °F
From NOAA's National Data Buoy Center. Wave height is the significant height, the average of the highest third; the largest waves run half again as high. Offshore buoys read bigger than the surf at the beach.
Sun and daylight
- Sunrise today
- 7:10 AM
- Sunset today
- 7:26 PM
- Sunrise tomorrow
- 7:12 AM
- Sunset tomorrow
- 7:24 PM
Times are Eastern Daylight Time. Lifeguards are off duty outside posted hours, and the swim risk does not fall with the light.
Beaches in this forecast
- Headlands Beach
- Fairport Harbor
As the National Weather Service lists them in its surf zone forecast.
What this means
The three levels the National Weather Service issues, and what to do at each.
| High | Life-threatening conditions are likely, and dangerous for swimmers of every level. Stay out of the water. |
|---|---|
| Moderate | Life-threatening conditions for swimmers are possible. Swim near a lifeguard, and follow the beach patrol and its flags. |
| Low | The risk to swimmers is low, but life-threatening conditions can still occur near piers, groins and river mouths. Swim near a lifeguard. |
If a rip current carries you out
- Do not fight the current. It pulls you away from the beach, not under the water.
- Stay calm and keep your head above water. Float or tread water until the pull eases.
- Swim parallel to the beach, along the shore, until you are out of the current, then angle in toward the beach.
- If you cannot escape, face the shore, wave your arms and call for help.
- If someone else is caught, do not go in after them. Get a lifeguard, call 911, and throw them something that floats.
Thunderstorms and lightning
No thunderstorms are in the forecast today. Water and open sand leave you the tallest thing around. When thunder roars, go indoors: leave the water and the beach for a building or a hard-topped vehicle, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before going back.
A rip current is a narrow stream of water flowing away from the beach, through the surf and past the breakers. It pulls swimmers out, not under. Rip current and lightning safety guidance from the National Weather Service.
Nearby
The stretches of shore the National Weather Service forecasts on either side of this one.
More for this place
Sources
Rip current risk, surf, water temperature and UV from the National Weather Service surf zone forecast and beach forecast, office CLE, issued 930 AM EDT, 9/20/2026. Original at NWS. Waves and water temperature measured by NOAA's National Data Buoy Center. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS. Alerts from the National Weather Service for zone OHZ012.