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Surf Zone and Beach Forecast
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
936 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

OHZ003-172115-
Lucas-
Including the beaches of Maumee Bay State Park
936 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny late this morning, then
                            becoming mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 25 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:14 AM.
Sunset......................9:05 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            northeast.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny in the morning, then
                            becoming mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
                            east.
Sunrise.....................6:15 AM.
Sunset......................9:04 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northeast.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 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
936 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny late this morning, then
                            becoming mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 25 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:12 AM.
Sunset......................9:03 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            northeast.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny in the morning, then
                            becoming mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:13 AM.
Sunset......................9:02 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northeast.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs around 80. East winds 5 to 10 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
936 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny late this morning, then
                            becoming mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 25 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:12 AM.
Sunset......................9:02 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            northeast.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny in the morning, then
                            becoming mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:13 AM.
Sunset......................9:01 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph,
becoming north.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 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
936 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny late this morning, then
                            becoming mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 25 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:10 AM.
Sunset......................9:00 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            northeast.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny in the morning, then
                            becoming mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:11 AM.
Sunset......................8:59 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs around 80. East winds 5 to 10 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
936 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny late this morning, then
                            becoming mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 25 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:08 AM.
Sunset......................8:58 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            north.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny in the morning, then
                            becoming sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:09 AM.
Sunset......................8:57 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. North
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 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
936 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers late this morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph, becoming
                            west.
Sunrise.....................6:06 AM.
Sunset......................8:57 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            north.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny in the morning, then
                            becoming sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:07 AM.
Sunset......................8:57 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds under 10 mph, becoming
southeast.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. North winds
5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 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

$$

OHZ089-172115-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the beaches of Lakeshore Park and Conneaut
936 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet building to 4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low late this morning, then None this
                            afternoon.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms late this
                            morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
                            west.
Sunrise.....................6:03 AM.
Sunset......................8:56 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            north 10 to 15 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny in the morning, then
                            becoming sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:04 AM.
Sunset......................8:55 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds under 10 mph, becoming
southeast.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs around 80. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 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

$$

PAZ001-172115-
Northern Erie-
Including the beaches of Presque Isle
936 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet building to 5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low late this morning, then None this
                            afternoon.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers with
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms late
                            this morning, then a slight chance of
                            showers early this afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph, becoming
                            west.
Sunrise.....................6:00 AM.
Sunset......................8:54 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            north 10 to 15 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny in the morning, then
                            becoming sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:00 AM.
Sunset......................8:53 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds under 10 mph, becoming
southeast.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northwest.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs
around 80. Northeast winds 5 to 10 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


$$