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Surf Zone and Beach Forecast
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
345 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

OHZ003-182115-
Lucas-
Including the beaches of Maumee Bay State Park
345 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:30 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
                            southeast.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None through early afternoon, then
                            Moderate late.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny in the morning, then
                            becoming partly sunny. A chance of
                            showers through early afternoon, then
                            a chance of showers and thunderstorms
                            late.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 mph or less.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:28 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming west.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
north.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Clear.
Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs
around 80. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east.

&&

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
345 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

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

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to
                            15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:28 PM.

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

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None through early afternoon, then
                            Moderate late.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny in the morning, then
                            becoming partly sunny. A chance of
                            showers early in the afternoon. A
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms
                            late.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 mph or less.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming west.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming north.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Clear.
Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. 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

$$

OHZ009-182115-
Erie-
Including the beaches of Kelleys Island
345 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

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

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:27 PM.

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

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds under 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming north.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Clear.
Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming east.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. 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

$$

OHZ010-182115-
Lorain-
Including the beaches of Lakeview Park Beach
345 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

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

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:25 PM.

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

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds under 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:23 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming north.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows around 70. North winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northeast
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
east 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. 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

$$

OHZ011-182115-
Cuyahoga-
Including the beaches of Huntington Beach, Edgewater Park,
and Euclid Beach
345 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

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

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:23 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            southeast 5 to 10 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds under 10 mph, becoming
                            west.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:22 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers. Highs around 80. West winds 5 to 15 mph,
becoming north.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows around 70. North winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northeast
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
east 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. 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

$$

OHZ012-182115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Headlands Beach and Fairport Harbor
345 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

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

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:37 AM.
Sunset......................8:22 PM.

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

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 mph or less, becoming
                            west.
Sunrise.....................6:38 AM.
Sunset......................8:20 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
East winds 10 mph or less, becoming south.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 15 mph,
becoming north.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Clear.
Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming east 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. 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

$$

OHZ089-182115-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the beaches of Lakeshore Park and Conneaut
345 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

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

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:34 AM.
Sunset......................8:20 PM.

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

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 mph or less, becoming
                            west.
Sunrise.....................6:35 AM.
Sunset......................8:19 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
East winds 10 mph or less, becoming south.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers. Highs around 80. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming north.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Clear.
Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming east.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. 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

$$

PAZ001-182115-
Northern Erie-
Including the beaches of Presque Isle
345 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

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

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:31 AM.
Sunset......................8:18 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            southeast.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:32 AM.
Sunset......................8:16 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming north.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Clear.
Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming east.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. 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


$$