81°
Sunny
2%
77
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
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 78°F water · 81°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 8 to 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind 3 to 16 mph.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- 18 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
- 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
60 /100
good
45 Swim
69 Sunbathe
82 Walk
50 Fish
77 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
81°F
Clear
Wind
8 to 18 mph
NE
Rain
2%
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
31 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Sunset
9:01 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Sunny
0%
86
88°
Sunny
0%
83
87°
Sunny
0%
82
85°
Mostly Sunny
1%
85
82°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
49
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
35
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 8 to 18 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F
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
10:20 PM - 12:20 AM
Minor
3:10 AM - 4:10 AM
Major
10:50 AM - 12:50 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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