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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
72°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 1 to 6 mph.
Weather
- 72°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 66°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
74 /100
great
62 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
72°F
Clear
Wind
6 mph
N
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
77°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
66°F
Refreshing
Water Quality
Clean
31 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
8:55 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
77°
Mostly Sunny
0%
77
82°
Mostly Sunny
2%
75
82°
Showers And Thunderstorms
86%
11
76°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
24%
70
79°
Sunny
3%
75
82°
Mostly Sunny
6%
75
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 66°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.
Minor
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Major
2:50 AM - 4:50 AM
Minor
7:50 AM - 8:50 AM
Major
3:10 PM - 5:10 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Edgewater Beach (Cleveland).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Edgewater Beach (Cleveland) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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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