85°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
65%
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Cuyahoga County, OH · Great Lakes
Edgewater Beach (Cleveland)
6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44102
Cleveland's in-town flagship beach — 2,400 feet of sand (1,000 ft of guarded swim area) on the Lake Erie shore just west of downtown, with the skyline as the eastward backdrop.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
65% rain · Thunderstorms · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Weather
- 85°F air — ideal beach weather
- 65% rain — rain likely at some point
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — severe thunderstorm watch issued september 9 at 2:52pm edt until september 9 at 11:00pm edt by nws cleveland oh
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25 Sunbathe
0 Walk
0 Fish
21 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Weather alert in effect
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 9 at 2:52PM EDT until September 9 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Atmosphere
Air Temp
85°F
Cloudy
Wind
17 mph
SW
Rain
65%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
Water
Water Temp
—
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:01 AM
Sunset
7:47 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
76°
Mostly Cloudy
6%
76
76°
Sunny
0%
85
80°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
72
79°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
76
80°
Mostly Sunny
10%
84
83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
53%
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What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 17 mph wind
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 65% chance of rain
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Minor
4:50 AM - 5:50 AM
Major
11:20 AM - 1:20 PM
Minor
6:40 PM - 7:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free Metroparks lots off West 73rd & Memorial Shoreway.
Dogs
Westernmost portion of the beach is dog-friendly (on-leash). Dogs prohibited on the main swim beach.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44102
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Edgewater Beach (Cleveland) today?
Edgewater Beach (Cleveland) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Edgewater Beach (Cleveland) dog-friendly?
Westernmost portion of the beach is dog-friendly (on-leash). Dogs prohibited on the main swim beach.
Is there an entry fee at Edgewater Beach (Cleveland)?
Entry to Edgewater Beach (Cleveland) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Edgewater Beach (Cleveland)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Edgewater Beach (Cleveland) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Edgewater Beach (Cleveland)?
Amenities at Edgewater Beach (Cleveland) include lifeguards (summer), restrooms, concession, fishing pier, picnic tables, grills, play area, ADA beach wheelchairs.
When is the water warmest at Edgewater Beach (Cleveland)?
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 Edgewater Beach (Cleveland) located?
Edgewater Beach (Cleveland) is in Cuyahoga County, OH, at 6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44102.
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