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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Erie — Ohio Shoreline (Ohio). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 70°F · Low 56°F
Peak gusts: 7 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 32% · Barometer: 30.20 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Lake Erie — Ohio Shoreline.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 7 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for fishing (88/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 64°F from a representative gauge 15.6 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 6 mph from the southwest. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for kayaking (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 7 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Good for swimming (78/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 1% chance of precipitation. Confidence is moderate (75%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PM | 70°F | 7 mph | N | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Overcast |
| 5 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Clear Sky |
| 6 PM | 68°F | 6 mph | NE | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 63°F | 7 mph | NE | ⚡ 11 mph | 1% | Clear Sky |
| 8 PM | 60°F | 6 mph | E | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Clear Sky |
| 9 PM | 59°F | 7 mph | E | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Clear Sky |
| 10 PM | 58°F | 7 mph | E | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Clear Sky |
| 11 PM | 58°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 2% | Clear Sky |
| 12 AM | 57°F | 9 mph | SE | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Clear Sky |
| 1 AM | 56°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 2 AM | 57°F | 11 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Overcast |
| 3 AM | 58°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 19 mph | 1% | Overcast |
| 4 AM | 58°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 5 AM | 58°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 6 AM | 58°F | 11 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 7 AM | 58°F | 13 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 8 AM | 57°F | 13 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Overcast |
| 9 AM | 60°F | 14 mph | SE | ⚡ 24 mph | 1% | Overcast |
| 10 AM | 65°F | 14 mph | SE | ⚡ 23 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 11 AM | 70°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 21 mph | 1% | Overcast |
| 12 PM | 73°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 1 PM | 76°F | 12 mph | SE | ⚡ 19 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 2 PM | 79°F | 11 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Overcast |
| 3 PM | 79°F | 11 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 2% | Overcast |
Mirror-like to gentle rippled water. Optimal conditions for paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and beginner water skiing or wakeboarding.
Pleasant breeze with small wavelets. Great for sailing, pleasure cruising, pontoon boats, and trolling for trout and bass.
Moderate waves with whitecaps likely. Requires skilled boat handling; kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards should stay close to sheltered bays.
Steep waves, cold spray, and hazardous open water. Avoid small craft voyages. Always check official National Weather Service lake wind advisories.
Foggy. High near 72°F. Wind around 8 mph with gusts up to 14 mph.
Foggy. Low around 46°F.
Overcast. High near 80°F. Wind around 13 mph with gusts up to 23 mph.
Overcast. Low around 58°F.
Rain. High near 65°F. Wind around 15 mph with gusts up to 28 mph.
Rain. Low around 56°F.
Overcast. High near 78°F. Wind around 15 mph with gusts up to 33 mph.
Overcast. Low around 58°F.
Drizzle. High near 79°F. Wind around 18 mph with gusts up to 36 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 61°F.
Overcast. High near 60°F. Wind around 15 mph with gusts up to 19 mph.
Overcast. Low around 47°F.
Drizzle. High near 61°F. Wind around 9 mph with gusts up to 43 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 43°F.
Lake Erie — Ohio Shoreline currently reports 71°F with wind velocity near 4 mph from the W. Atmospheric forecasts and 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines are updated hourly from the National Weather Service gridpoint matching the lake's coordinates.
At Lake Erie — Ohio Shoreline and surrounding mountain valleys, diurnal heating of the surrounding terrain causes strong thermal pressure differentials known locally as afternoon breezes (such as the Washoe Zephyr at Lake Tahoe). Wind speeds typically peak between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM before calming near sunset.
For stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), canoeing, and light kayaks, winds under 7 mph (light breeze) offer the safest, glassiest surface conditions. Between 8–14 mph, small wavelets develop, suitable for sailboats and powerboats. Winds exceeding 15 mph create steep whitecaps and rapid drift; winds over 21 mph warrant small craft warnings.
All weather and wind telemetry is fetched directly from the National Weather Service (NOAA - WFO CLE) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Erie — Ohio Shoreline without artificial smoothing or third-party estimates.
Yes. Live hydrological sensor readings, 30-day elevation histories, full-pool benchmarks, and USGS station provenance are available on our dedicated Lake Erie — Ohio Shoreline Water Level & Temperature page.
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