Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Cleveland, OH
Issued by NWS Cleveland, OH
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FZUS51 KCLE 181346
SRFCLE
Surf Zone and Beach Forecast
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
946 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
OHZ003-182115-
Lucas-
Including the beaches of Maumee Bay State Park
946 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................7:40 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
the morning, then showers likely in
the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:17 AM.
Sunset......................7:38 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Cloudy.
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. East
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Breezy. Northeast
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds
20 to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy. A
chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Windy. Northeast winds
20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds
20 to 30 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
$$
OHZ007-182115-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of East Harbor
946 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................7:38 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy in the evening, then
becoming mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
the morning, then showers likely early
in the afternoon. A chance of showers
late.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................7:36 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Cloudy.
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. East
winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast
winds 15 to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. East winds 20 to
30 mph, becoming northeast.
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 6 to 9 feet. Cloudy. A
chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Windy. Northeast winds
20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds
20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 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
$$
OHZ009-182115-
Erie-
Including the beaches of Kelleys Island
946 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................7:37 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy in the evening, then
becoming mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................7:35 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Cloudy.
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. East
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. East winds 20 to
30 mph, becoming northeast 25 to 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 6 to 9 feet. Cloudy. A
chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Windy. Northeast winds
20 to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. Northeast winds 20 to
30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 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
$$
OHZ010-182115-
Lorain-
Including the beaches of Lakeview Park Beach
946 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:11 AM.
Sunset......................7:35 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy in the evening, then
becoming mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
the afternoon.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:12 AM.
Sunset......................7:33 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Cloudy.
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. East
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows around 60. Breezy. Northeast winds
15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. East winds 15 to
30 mph, becoming northeast.
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 6 to 9 feet. Cloudy. A
chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Windy. Northeast winds
20 to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds
20 to 30 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
$$
OHZ011-182115-
Cuyahoga-
Including the beaches of Huntington Beach, Edgewater Park,
and Euclid Beach
946 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................7:33 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy in the evening, then
becoming mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:10 AM.
Sunset......................7:32 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Cloudy.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy.
Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows around 60. Breezy. Northeast winds
15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...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.
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 8 feet. 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. A
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. Northeast winds 20 to
30 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
$$
OHZ012-182115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Headlands Beach and Fairport Harbor
946 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:08 AM.
Sunset......................7:32 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
early in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................7:30 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Cloudy.
Showers likely. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Breezy. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. East winds 20 to 30 mph, becoming
northeast 25 to 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. A
chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Windy. Northeast winds
25 to 35 mph diminishing to 20 to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. Northeast winds 20 to
30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 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
$$
OHZ089-182115-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the beaches of Lakeshore Park and Conneaut
946 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................7:30 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................7:28 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Cloudy.
Showers likely. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Breezy. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph increasing
to 25 to 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Cloudy. A
chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Windy. Northeast winds 25 to
35 mph diminishing to 20 to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds 20 to
30 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
$$
PAZ001-182115-
Northern Erie-
Including the beaches of Presque Isle
946 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM.
Sunset......................7:27 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy in the evening, then
becoming mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny in the morning, then
becoming mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM.
Sunset......................7:25 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Cloudy.
Showers likely. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A
chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Windy. Northeast winds 15 to
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds 15 to
25 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
$$