86°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
69%
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Cuyahoga County, OH · Great Lakes
Sims Park Beach (Euclid)
23131 Lakeshore Blvd, Euclid, OH 44123
A 33-acre City of Euclid park on Lake Erie east of Cleveland — Sims Beach is a strolling and scenic beach (swimming, wading, and boat launching are NOT permitted), with a 250-foot lighted fishing pier (added 2013).
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
69% rain · Thunderstorms · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 14 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 71. West wind 5 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- 69% 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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26 Sunbathe
0 Walk
0 Fish
22 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
86°F
Cloudy
Wind
14 mph
SW
Rain
69%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
77°F
Mostly Cloudy
Water
Water Temp
—
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Sunset
7:46 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
77°
Mostly Cloudy
5%
77
76°
Sunny
0%
80
81°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
19%
74
79°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
76
80°
Mostly Sunny
9%
80
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
52%
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What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 14 mph wind
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 69% 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
11:10 AM - 1:10 PM
Minor
6:40 PM - 7:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free park lot.
Dogs
Dogs allowed on leash on park grounds. Owners must clean up.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
23131 Lakeshore Blvd, Euclid, OH 44123
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Sims Park Beach (Euclid) today?
Sims Park Beach (Euclid) 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 Sims Park Beach (Euclid) dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed on leash on park grounds. Owners must clean up.
Is there an entry fee at Sims Park Beach (Euclid)?
Entry to Sims Park Beach (Euclid) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Sims Park Beach (Euclid)?
No lifeguards are stationed at Sims Park Beach (Euclid). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Sims Park Beach (Euclid)?
Amenities at Sims Park Beach (Euclid) include restrooms, fishing pier (250 ft, lighted), picnic pavilion, playground, disc golf course, green space.
When is the water warmest at Sims Park Beach (Euclid)?
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 Sims Park Beach (Euclid) located?
Sims Park Beach (Euclid) is in Cuyahoga County, OH, at 23131 Lakeshore Blvd, Euclid, OH 44123.
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