Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Cleveland, OH
Issued by NWS Cleveland, OH
230
FZUS51 KCLE 210758
SRFCLE
Surf Zone and Beach Forecast
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
358 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
OHZ003-212115-
Lucas-
Including the beaches of Maumee Bay State Park
358 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:25 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers late
in the evening.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
south.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None in the morning, then High in the
afternoon.
Weather.....................Partly sunny in the morning, then
becoming mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................8:24 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph diminishing to
10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows around 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. West winds under 10 mph, becoming south.
&&
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
$$
OHZ007-212115-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of East Harbor
358 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:23 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers
after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming south.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None in the morning, then Moderate
early in the afternoon. High late.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny in the morning, then
becoming partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms early in the
afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms
likely late.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:21 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. West winds 10 mph or less, becoming southwest.
&&
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
$$
OHZ009-212115-
Erie-
Including the beaches of Kelleys Island
358 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:23 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear in the evening, then
becoming partly cloudy. A chance of
showers after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming south.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None in the morning, then Moderate
early in the afternoon. High late.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny in the morning, then
becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms early in the
afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms
late.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:21 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the lower 60s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming northwest.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows around 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs
in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less, 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
$$
OHZ010-212115-
Lorain-
Including the beaches of Lakeview Park Beach
358 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:20 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear in the evening, then
becoming partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming south.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None in the morning, then Moderate
early in the afternoon. High late.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny in the morning, then
becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms early in the
afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms
late.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
southwest.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:19 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming northwest.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 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
$$
OHZ011-212115-
Cuyahoga-
Including the beaches of Huntington Beach, Edgewater Park,
and Euclid Beach
358 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:19 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear in the evening, then
becoming partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
southeast.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None in the morning, then Moderate
early in the afternoon. High late.
Weather.....................Sunny in the morning, then becoming
partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms early in the afternoon.
Showers and thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:17 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest.
.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 west.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming northwest.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs around 70. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 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
$$
OHZ012-212115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Headlands Beach and Fairport Harbor
358 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southeast winds under 10 mph, becoming
east 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:17 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.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None in the morning, then Moderate in
the afternoon.
Weather.....................Sunny in the morning, then becoming
partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:16 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid 60s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph.
.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 west.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 15 to
20 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming west 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
southwest.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 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
$$
OHZ089-212115-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the beaches of Lakeshore Park and Conneaut
358 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southeast winds under 10 mph, becoming
east 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:37 AM.
Sunset......................8:15 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.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None in the morning, then Moderate in
the afternoon.
Weather.....................Sunny in the morning, then becoming
partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west.
Sunrise.....................6:38 AM.
Sunset......................8:14 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid 60s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest.
.SUNDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs around 70. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
southwest.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 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
$$
PAZ001-212115-
Northern Erie-
Including the beaches of Presque Isle
358 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 mph or less,
becoming northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:34 AM.
Sunset......................8:13 PM.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
southeast.
.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None through early afternoon, then
High late.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorms likely with
a chance of showers late.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest.
Sunrise.....................6:35 AM.
Sunset......................8:12 PM.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Cloudy.
Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 15 to 20 mph
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs around 70. West winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
southwest.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 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
$$