Erie County, OH · Great Lakes

Cedar Point Beach

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.

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Today's Conditions

Great day for photography.

54°F air · NWS alert active

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northwest wind around 16 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 10 to 14 mph.

Weather

54°F air — too cold to enjoy the beach
Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too

Safety

NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued november 7 at 9:50am est until november 9 at 4:00am est by nws cleveland oh

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27 Sunbathe

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Best for photography today

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 9:50AM EST until November 9 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

NWS · In effect through Nov 9, 4:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

54°F

Cloudy

Wind

16 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

26 Good

PM2.5 (fine particles) · Cleveland-Akron-Lorain

UV Peak

1 Low

Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~200m

Burn-free before 10 AM & after 12 PM

Tomorrow

56°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

—

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

7:09 AM

Sunset

5:19 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

54°

Mostly Cloudy

Sun Nov 8

56°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

56°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Nov 10

62°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

55°

Partly Sunny

Thu Nov 12

50°

Chance Light Rain

29%

Fri Nov 13

46°

Chance Light Rain

29%

What to Bring Today

recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 54°F outside

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

restroomsshowersrestaurants in the parkvolleyball

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.