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    Lake Erie shoreline from Lakewood Park
    Home>Lakes>Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline>Water Level & Temperature
    Live Hydrology TelemetryLast updated: Oct 11, 2026 • 8:16 AM
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    Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline Water Level & Water Temperature

    Monroe, Wayne, Michigan

    The linked gauge for Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline reported 572.65 ft (relative to IGLD 1985) at its latest stored observation on Oct 11, 2026, on a falling 30-day trend (-0.33 ft).

    Stage / Gage572.65 ft
    30-Day Trend-0.33 ft
    Benchmark569 ft MSL
    Surface Temp63.1°F
    Monitoring Station
    USGS NWIS
    Toledo, OH
    Sensor ID9063085
    Distance8.2 mi away
    Vertical DatumIGLD 1985
    Photo: Jason Pratt • CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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    Latest Gage HeightWater Level
    572.65FT GAGE

    Local gage height: 572.65 ft

    Observed Oct 11, 12:06 PMHistory & Readings ↓
    30-Day TrendWater Level
    Falling-0.33 FT

    -0.33 ft net change over past 30 days

    30-Day WindowHistorical Trajectory
    Maximum Recorded DepthWater Level
    210FT

    Deepest basin sounding across ~6,361,600 acres

    Basin MetricSurvey Reference
    Water TemperatureSensor Reading
    63.1°F

    Refreshing (60–70°F) · Cool swim · Moderate comfort

    Linked monitoring sensor

    Water Level

    Last 29 Days
    Surface elevation
    572.7 ft
    ↓ -0.3 ft (7 days)
    574573572571570Sep 12Sep 19Sep 27Oct 4Oct 11572.7 ft
    Provisional NOAA CO-OPS reading
    Daily History Table ↓

    Water Temperature (Surface)

    Surface temperature (Measured lake temperature)
    63.1°F
    Measured

    Toledo, OH · Oct 11, 12:06 PM UTC

    7471686461Oct 4Oct 7Oct 10Oct 13Oct 1663.1°F
    Historical daily
    7-Day forecast
    Forecast uncertainty
    Temperature Guide ↓

    30-Day Gage Height History

    Gage height in feet relative to IGLD 1985 · Daily observations
    30d Range571.35 – 573.49 ft
    573.49 ft572.42 ft571.35 ftSep 11Sep 26Oct 11

    Recent Gage Height Readings

    Most recent linked-gauge observations, newest first. Gage height in ft relative to IGLD 1985.
    Observation DateGage height (ft)24h ChangeApproval Status
    Sun, Oct 11, 2026572.00+0.03 ftProvisional
    Sat, Oct 10, 2026571.96+0.27 ftProvisional
    Fri, Oct 9, 2026571.70+0.35 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 8, 2026571.350.00 ftProvisional
    Wed, Oct 7, 2026571.35-0.57 ftProvisional
    Tue, Oct 6, 2026571.92+0.31 ftProvisional
    Mon, Oct 5, 2026571.62-0.28 ftProvisional
    Sun, Oct 4, 2026571.89-0.41 ftProvisional
    Sat, Oct 3, 2026572.30+0.36 ftProvisional
    Fri, Oct 2, 2026571.94+0.11 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 1, 2026571.84-0.05 ftProvisional
    Wed, Sep 30, 2026571.89-0.07 ftProvisional
    Tue, Sep 29, 2026571.96-0.04 ftProvisional
    Mon, Sep 28, 2026572.00—Provisional

    Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline Water Temperature & Seasonal Thermal Guide

    Seasonal thermal layers, limnology dynamics, and temperature benchmarks.
    Current verified surface temperature: 63.1°F(Refreshing (60–70°F))
    Linked monitoring sensor
    Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)68°F – 78°FPrime open water swimming, tubing, and shoreline wading.
    Fall Shoulder (Sep–Nov)56°F – 66°FCool water; active fall bass, trout, and walleye feeding transition.
    Spring Pre-Spawn (Apr–May)48°F – 58°FCold shock hazard; wetsuits recommended and USCG PFD required.
    Winter Min (Dec–Mar)34°F – 44°FSevere immersion hazard; possible surface freezing or ice cover.
    Limnological Note: In temperate freshwater lakes, the epilimnion (surface layer) warms quickly on sunny afternoons, while water below 15–20 feet remains 10–20°F cooler.

    Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline Swimming & Immersion Suitability

    Real-time open water swimming readiness calculated from verified water temperature (63.1°F), cold shock hazards, and local atmospheric conditions for Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline
    Forecast & Solar Times →
    67/ 100
    Fair
    Swimming Readiness:

    Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.

    Fair for swimming (67/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 9 mph from the east. Working against it: 62% chance of precipitation is likely. Confidence is high (92%).

    Scoring Factors & Telemetry Inputs
    Storms and alertsNo alerts100% score
    Air temperature59°F42% score
    Water temperature63°F43% score
    Wind9 mph E90% score
    Precipitation chance62%36% score

    Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline Telemetry & Sensor Provenance

    Physical in-situ monitoring equipment, benchmarks & sensor specifications
    Monitoring StationToledo, OH
    Station IdentifierStation #9063085
    Coverage TypeDirect in-situ lake sensor
    Vertical DatumIGLD 1985
    Sensor Coordinates41.6936° N, 83.4723° W
    Parameters TrackedElevation (Datum), Water Temperature

    Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline Water

    Common questions about water levels, elevation, and swimming temperature
    What is the current water level at Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline?+
    The linked gauge's latest stored gage height for Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline is 572.65 ft relative to IGLD 1985. Gage height is not water depth or automatically an elevation above sea level.
    How full is Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline?+
    LakeRadar cannot determine how full Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline is because a verified full-pool benchmark is not cataloged.
    What is the full pool elevation for Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline?+
    A full-pool benchmark is not available from a verified source for Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline.
    What is the water temperature of Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline?+
    The linked sensor's latest stored water-temperature reading for Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline is 63.1°F.
    How is Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline's water level measured?+
    The linked gage-height observations for Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline come from Toledo, OH (automated hydrological monitoring network). LakeRadar stores normalized telemetry from verified in-situ hydrographic sensors.

    Real-time hydrological water levels, surface temperatures, atmospheric forecasts, and marine safety conditions. Return to Lake Erie — Michigan Shoreline Dashboard → · Boating Outlook → · Sailing Guide → · Weather & Forecast → · Fishing Forecast → · Radar & Map →