82°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
41%
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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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 41% rain · 82°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- 41% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
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19 Swim
52 Sunbathe
19 Walk
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Cloudy
Wind
13 mph
SW
Rain
41%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
77°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
69°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 · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
77°
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
46%
57
78°
Chance Rain Showers
45%
60
83°
Mostly Sunny
4%
82
92°
Mostly Sunny
11%
74
95°
Sunny
6%
74
95°
Sunny
13%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 13 mph wind
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 41% rain chance
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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