78°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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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.
Thunderstorms · 65% rain · 78°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 78°F air — ideal beach weather
- 65% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
29 /100
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19 Swim
52 Sunbathe
19 Walk
38 Fish
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
78°F
Cloudy
Wind
12 mph
SW
Rain
65%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
74°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Water Quality
Clean
31 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
9:04 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
74°
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
27%
71
76°
Rain Showers Likely
55%
60
82°
Mostly Sunny
4%
82
87°
Mostly Sunny
13%
82
90°
Mostly Sunny
6%
74
91°
Mostly Sunny
11%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 12 mph wind
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 65% 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
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Minor
2:10 AM - 3:10 AM
Major
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Minor
5:10 PM - 6:10 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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