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Erie County, OH · Great Lakes
Cedar Point Beach
1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
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.
Today's Conditions
Great day for photography.
76°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and midnight, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 7 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 76°F air — ideal beach weather
- Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
78 /100
great
77 Swim
76 Sunbathe
82 Walk
84 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
76°F
Clear
Wind
7 mph
NE
Rain
11%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
76°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Water Quality
Clean
41 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Sunset
9:08 PM
Moon · 89%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
76°
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
28%
77
80°
Mostly Sunny
1%
82
85°
Mostly Sunny
9%
82
92°
Sunny
2%
74
91°
Sunny
7%
74
89°
Sunny
9%
75
What to Bring Today
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Cedar Point Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Cedar Point Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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.
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