51°
Chance Water Spouts
19%
26
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.
51°F air · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of water spouts and a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Northwest wind around 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 14 to 20 mph.
Weather
- 51°F air — too cold to enjoy the beach
- 23 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
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
26 /100
skip
7 Sunbathe
47 Walk
12 Fish
54 Photo
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
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Conneaut OH. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
51°F
Cloudy
Wind
23 mph
NW
Rain
19%
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
55°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:05 AM
Sunset
5:15 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
55°
Sunny
0%
42
54°
Mostly Sunny
5%
38
60°
Sunny
2%
57
55°
Partly Sunny
4%
56
50°
Chance Light Rain
52%
12
46°
Chance Light Rain
43%
14
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 23 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 51°F outside
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
9:40 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor
5:10 AM - 6:10 AM
Major
9:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Minor
3:40 PM - 4:40 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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