Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Cleveland, OH
Issued by NWS Cleveland, OH
315
FZUS51 KCLE 180736
SRFCLE
Surf Zone and Beach Forecast
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
336 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
OHZ003-182115-
Lucas-
Including the beaches of Maumee Bay State Park
336 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds 10 mph or less, becoming
southwest.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:30 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
northwest.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:28 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
10 mph or less, becoming east.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. South winds 10 mph or less, becoming southeast.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west.
&&
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
336 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:27 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy in the evening, then
becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
northwest.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
under 10 mph, becoming east.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming east.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
OHZ009-182115-
Erie-
Including the beaches of Kelleys Island
336 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds 10 mph or less.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:27 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy in the evening, then
becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers late.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers in
the morning. A chance of showers late.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
under 10 mph, becoming east.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming
south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west.
&&
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
336 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 mph or less.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:25 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy in the evening, then
becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers late.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None through early afternoon, then
Moderate late.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers in
the morning. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:23 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west.
&&
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
336 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 mph or less.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:23 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy in the evening, then
becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers late.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None through early afternoon, then
Moderate late.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers
through early afternoon, then a chance
of showers and thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
west.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:22 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
North winds under 10 mph, becoming east.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west.
&&
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
336 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 mph or less, becoming
west.
Sunrise.....................6:37 AM.
Sunset......................8:22 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy in the evening, then
becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers late.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None through early afternoon, then
Moderate late.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the morning, then
becoming partly sunny. Showers likely
in the morning, then a chance of
showers early in the afternoon. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms
late.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:38 AM.
Sunset......................8:20 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming
south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph, becoming west.
&&
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
336 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 mph or less, becoming
west.
Sunrise.....................6:34 AM.
Sunset......................8:20 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy in the evening, then
becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers late.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None in the morning, then Moderate in
the afternoon.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the morning, then
becoming partly sunny. Showers likely
in the morning, then showers likely
with a chance of thunderstorms early in
the afternoon. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
west.
Sunrise.....................6:35 AM.
Sunset......................8:19 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming
southeast.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming west.
&&
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
336 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 mph or less,
becoming west.
Sunrise.....................6:31 AM.
Sunset......................8:18 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy in the evening, then
becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers late.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None in the morning, then Moderate in
the afternoon.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the morning, then
becoming partly sunny. Showers likely
in the morning, then showers likely
with a chance of thunderstorms early in
the afternoon. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
west.
Sunrise.....................6:32 AM.
Sunset......................8:16 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs
in the mid 70s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds under 10 mph, becoming
east.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. East winds under 10 mph, becoming northeast.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming
southeast.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming west.
&&
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
$$