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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
Skip the beach today.
100% rain · Thunderstorms · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 88. West wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then patchy smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind 12 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- 100% rain — wet day — beach day is off
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 79°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 18 at 3:48pm edt until july 19 at 8:00am edt by nws cleveland oh
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Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 3:48PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...West winds to 20 knots, becoming north 15 to 20 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point to Conneaut OH. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Weather alert in effect
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 1:02PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Clear
Wind
20 mph
W
Rain
100%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
76°F
Sunny then Patchy Smoke
Water
Water Temp
79°F
Swimming weather
Water Quality
Clean
31 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Sunset
8:57 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
76°
Sunny then Patchy Smoke
0%
83
82°
Mostly Sunny
0%
87
83°
Showers And Thunderstorms
85%
5
72°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
20%
56
73°
Sunny
2%
83
78°
Sunny
1%
86
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 79°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 100% chance of rain
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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
10:40 PM - 11:40 PM
Major
4:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Minor
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Major
4:20 PM - 6:20 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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