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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Lake County, OH · Great Lakes
Headlands Beach State Park
9601 Headlands Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
Ohio's longest natural sand beach — a mile of Lake Erie shoreline at the mouth of the Grand River in Mentor. The adjacent Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve protects a rare inland-dunes habitat; the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse is across the river mouth.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
79% rain · Thunderstorms · 78°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. 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 63. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 78°F air — ideal beach weather
- 79% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
11 /100
skip
4 Swim
27 Sunbathe
0 Walk
21 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
78°F
Cloudy
Wind
9 to 13 mph
SW
Rain
79%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Water Quality
Clean
38 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
9:03 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
75°
Mostly Cloudy
14%
77
76°
Chance Rain Showers
43%
60
81°
Mostly Sunny
4%
82
86°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
15%
84
89°
Mostly Sunny
9%
74
89°
Mostly Sunny
13%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 9 to 13 mph wind
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 79% chance of rain
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free state park lot.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed on the beach.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
9601 Headlands Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Headlands Beach State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Headlands Beach State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Headlands Beach State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed on the beach.
Is there an entry fee at Headlands Beach State Park?
Entry to Headlands Beach State Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Headlands Beach State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Headlands Beach State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Headlands Beach State Park?
Amenities at Headlands Beach State Park include restrooms, showers, concession (seasonal), picnic area.
When is the water warmest at Headlands Beach State Park?
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 Headlands Beach State Park located?
Headlands Beach State Park is in Lake County, OH, at 9601 Headlands Rd, Mentor, OH 44060.
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