Ottawa Beach Area: swim risk and surf forecast

OhioNear Port Clinton, Ottawa CountyNWS zone OHZ007NWS Cleveland

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 45202, 4.0 mi out, measured 72 °F water and 0.7 ft waves. Sunset 7:32 PM.

Swim risk: LowToday
Surf: 1 to 3 feetForecast
Water: In the lower 70sForecast
Sunset: 7:32 PMEDT

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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 OHZ007.

Beach Hazards Statementuntil Wed 10:00 PM
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 3:42AM EDT until September 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa, Erie, Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties. * WHEN...From this evening 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.

All alerts for this area.

Today and tomorrow

From the National Weather Service beach forecast, issued 343 AM EDT, 9/20/2026.

Today Today

Low swim risk

Swim risk: Low
Surf: 1 to 3 feet
Water temperature: In the lower 70s
UV index: Low
High temperature: In the upper 60s
Weather: Cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. Showers likely this morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms early this afternoon. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms late
Wind: North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph
Thunderstorms: None this morning

UV index 2 or less. Little danger for most people.

Tomorrow Monday

High swim risk

Swim risk: High
Surf: 5 to 8 feet
High temperature: In the mid 60s
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Wind: Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph
Thunderstorms: None

The surf zone forecast, period by period

Ottawa. Issued 3:43 AM EDT on Sun, Sep 20 by the National Weather Service in Cleveland.

Beach hazards statement in effect from this evening through wednesday evening

Today

Swim Risk: Low
Wave Height: 1 to 3 feet
Thunderstorm Potential: None this morning, then Low this afternoon
UV Index: Low
Water Temperature: In the lower 70s
Weather: Cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. Showers likely this morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms early this afternoon. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms 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
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

The days after

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.

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
343 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

OHZ003-202115-
Lucas-
Including the beaches of Maumee Bay State Park
343 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None this morning, then Low this 
                            afternoon. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. 
                            Showers likely this morning, then 
                            showers likely with a slight chance of 
                            thunderstorms early this afternoon. A 
                            chance of showers with a slight chance 
                            of thunderstorms 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*..................Moderate. 
Wave Height.................2 to 4 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.................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
343 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None this morning, then Low this 
                            afternoon. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. 
                            Showers likely this morning, then 
                            showers likely with a slight chance of 
                            thunderstorms early this afternoon. A 
                            chance of showers with a slight chance 
                            of thunderstorms 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. 
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
343 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None this morning, then Low this 
                            afternoon. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. 
                            Showers likely this morning, then 
                            showers likely with a slight chance of 
                            thunderstorms early this afternoon. A 
                            chance of showers with a slight chance 
                            of thunderstorms 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
343 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None this morning, then Low this 
                            afternoon. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. 
                            Showers likely this morning, then 
                            showers likely with a slight chance of 
                            thunderstorms early this afternoon. A 
                            chance of showers with a slight chance 
                            of thunderstorms late. 
High Temperature............In the lower 70s. 
Winds.......................Northwest 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. 
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
343 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None through early afternoon, then Low 
                            late. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. 
                            Showers likely this morning, then a 
                            chance of showers early this afternoon. 
                            A chance of showers with a slight 
                            chance of thunderstorms 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
343 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.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 this morning. 
                            Showers likely early, then a chance of 
                            showers from late morning on. 
High Temperature............Around 70. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
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
343 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................2 feet or less building to 2 to 3 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. A 
                            chance of showers. 
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
343 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.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 this morning. A 
                            chance of showers through early 
                            afternoon, then a slight chance of 
                            showers late. 
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


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The water now, measured

Buoy 45202, Port Clinton Buoy, 4.0 mi away, reported 7:50 AM.

Waves: 0.7 ft from the NE
Water temperature: 72 °F
Air temperature: 70 °F
Wind: 6 kt from the SW

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: 7:17 AM
Sunset today: 7:32 PM
Sunrise tomorrow: 7:18 AM
Sunset tomorrow: 7:30 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

East 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

Today's forecast mentions thunderstorms: Cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. Showers likely this morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms early this afternoon. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms late. 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 343 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 OHZ007.