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Erie County, OH · Great Lakes
Cedar Point Beach
1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
A mile-long Lake Erie beach attached to one of America's largest amusement parks (Cedar Point opened in 1870). Sand is open to the public without a park ticket via Cedar Point Shores entrance. Swim at your own risk — no lifeguards posted on the open lake beach (Cedar Point Shores waterpark, separate, is lifeguarded). Iconic backdrop of the Magnum and Millennium Force roller coasters.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 78°F water · 80°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 13 to 17 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 5 to 16 mph.
Weather
- 80°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 12 at 9:30am edt until july 12 at 9:00pm edt by nws cleveland oh
62 /100
good
47 Swim
72 Sunbathe
83 Walk
78 Photo
Best for walking today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued July 12 at 9:30AM EDT until July 12 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from the the Islands to Willowick OH. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
80°F
Clear
Wind
13 to 17 mph
NE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
78°F
Swimming weather
Water Quality
Clean
41 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Sunset
9:04 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Sunny
0%
87
90°
Sunny
0%
80
90°
Sunny
1%
80
83°
Mostly Sunny
4%
85
81°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
48
82°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
34%
35
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 13 to 17 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Paid lot (separate from amusement park).
Dogs
Dogs prohibited.
Entry Fee
Beach access has separate parking fee; full park ticket separate.
Address
1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Cedar Point Beach today?
Cedar Point Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Cedar Point Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited.
Is there an entry fee at Cedar Point Beach?
Beach access has separate parking fee; full park ticket separate.
Are there lifeguards at Cedar Point Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Cedar Point Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Cedar Point Beach?
Amenities at Cedar Point Beach include restrooms, showers, restaurants in the park, volleyball.
When is the water warmest at Cedar Point Beach?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Cedar Point Beach located?
Cedar Point Beach is in Erie County, OH, at 1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870.
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