Water Temperature of Lake Erie in Cleveland, OH
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 1:30 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Cleveland Lakefront State Park; Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve; Cleveland Metroparks E55 Marina Fishing Area; Gordon ParkStation Name: Cleveland
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 564 feet
Sensor Depth: -5 feet
Nearest Address:
7301 N Marginal
Cleveland, OH 44108
Cuyahoga County
GPS Coordinates: 41.54086, -81.635472
Nearby Water Temperatures
Grand River, Fairport Harbor, OH (23.7 mi)Lake Erie, Marblehead, OH (56.7 mi)
Shenango River, Sharpsville, PA (63.2 mi)
Shenango River, Transfer, PA (65.4 mi)
Shenango River, New Castle, PA (75.3 mi)
Walnut Creek, Erie, PA (81 mi)
Beaver River, Wampum, PA (81.1 mi)
St. Clair River, Algonac, MI (87.5 mi)
Connoquenessing Creek, Ellwood City, PA (88 mi)
Detroit River, Detroit, MI (91.8 mi)
Clinton River, Mt. Clemens, MI (97.9 mi)
Lower River Rouge, Dearborn, MI (98.6 mi)
River Rouge, Detroit, MI (101.1 mi)
River Raisin, Monroe, MI (101.9 mi)
Clinton River, Sterling Heights, MI (102.9 mi)
Weather for Cleveland, Ohio
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 92°F
L: 72°F

Sun
H: 72°F
L: 67°F

Mon
H: 78°F
L: 61°F

Tue
H: 82°F
L: 67°F

Wed
H: 72°F
L: 64°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 5:20 PM
Moonset: 12:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:37 AM - 8:07 AM4:50 PM - 7:20 PM
Minor Periods
10:36 AM - 12:06 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 3:59PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 3:59 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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.
Small Craft Advisory issued July 17 at 3:55PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 3:55 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility to as low as one nautical mile. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 17 at 3:55PM EDT until July 18 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 3:55 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility to as low as one nautical mile. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 9:22 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 5:30 AM
* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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.
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 17 at 11:50PM EDT until July 18 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 11:50 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 5:20 PM
Moonset: 12:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:37 AM - 8:07 AM4:50 PM - 7:20 PM
Minor Periods
10:36 AM - 12:06 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:56 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 6:04 PM
Moonset: 12:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:21 AM - 8:51 AM5:34 PM - 8:04 PM
Minor Periods
11:44 AM - 1:14 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:56 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 6:47 PM
Moonset: 12:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 32.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:05 AM - 9:35 AM6:17 PM - 8:47 PM
Minor Periods
12:49 AM - 2:19 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 8:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 7:32 PM
Moonset: 12:07 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:48 AM - 10:18 AM7:02 PM - 9:32 PM
Minor Periods
1:55 PM - 3:25 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 8:54 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 8:17 PM
Moonset: 12:31 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:33 AM - 11:03 AM7:47 PM - 10:17 PM
Minor Periods
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM12:01 AM - 1:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
