Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Cleveland, OH
Issued by NWS Cleveland, OH
442
FZUS51 KCLE 170758
SRFCLE
Surf Zone and Beach Forecast
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
358 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
OHZ003-172115-
Lucas-
Including the beaches of Maumee Bay State Park
358 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low early, then None from late morning
on.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms early, then
a slight chance of showers from late
morning on.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 mph or less, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................7:42 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................7:40 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers. Highs around 70. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Cloudy.
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph,
becoming northeast.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny.
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
$$
OHZ007-172115-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of East Harbor
358 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low this morning, then None this
afternoon.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms this
morning, then a slight chance of
showers early this afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 mph or less.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................7:39 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less increasing to 1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph increasing
to 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly 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.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Cloudy.
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph, becoming northeast.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 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
$$
OHZ009-172115-
Erie-
Including the beaches of Kelleys Island
358 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low this morning, then None this
afternoon.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog early. A
slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this morning.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 mph or less,
becoming north.
Sunrise.....................7:12 AM.
Sunset......................7:39 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less building to 2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph increasing
to 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly 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.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Cloudy.
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming southwest.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Breezy. West winds 15 to
25 mph, becoming north.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the upper 60s. Windy. East winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming
northeast and 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
$$
OHZ010-172115-
Lorain-
Including the beaches of Lakeview Park Beach
358 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low this morning, then None this
afternoon.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms this morning.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
north.
Sunrise.....................7:10 AM.
Sunset......................7:37 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to
15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny in the morning, then
becoming partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:11 AM.
Sunset......................7:35 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Cloudy.
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Breezy. West winds 15 to 25 mph,
becoming north.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Windy. East winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
northeast.
&&
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
$$
OHZ011-172115-
Cuyahoga-
Including the beaches of Huntington Beach, Edgewater Park,
and Euclid Beach
358 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low this morning, then None this
afternoon.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
a slight chance of thunderstorms this
morning.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north.
Sunrise.....................7:08 AM.
Sunset......................7:35 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet increasing to 2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to
15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................7:33 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Cloudy.
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Breezy. West winds 15 to 25 mph,
becoming north.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the upper 60s. Windy. East winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
northeast.
&&
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
$$
OHZ012-172115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Headlands Beach and Fairport Harbor
358 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low early, then None from late morning
on.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog early. A
chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms early, then a chance
of showers late this morning.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:07 AM.
Sunset......................7:34 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet increasing to 2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to
15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:08 AM.
Sunset......................7:32 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Cloudy.
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Windy. Northwest
winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming northeast.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows around 60. Windy. Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the upper 60s. Windy. East winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming
northeast and 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
$$
OHZ089-172115-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the beaches of Lakeshore Park and Conneaut
358 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog early. A
chance of showers this morning.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
north.
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM.
Sunset......................7:31 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to
15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................7:30 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Lows around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming east.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs around 70. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Cloudy.
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Breezy. North winds
15 to 25 mph, becoming northeast.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Windy. Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Windy. Northeast winds 15 to 25 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
$$
PAZ001-172115-
Northern Erie-
Including the beaches of Presque Isle
358 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy this morning, then
becoming partly sunny. A chance of
showers early, then a slight chance of
showers late this morning.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
north.
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM.
Sunset......................7:29 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds under 10 mph increasing to
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM.
Sunset......................7:27 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Lows around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming east.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Cloudy,
showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs around 70. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Breezy. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. Northeast winds 15 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
$$