69°
Sunny
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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
Great day for a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 3 mph.
Weather
- 69°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 66°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
64 /100
good
53 Swim
71 Sunbathe
81 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
69°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
NW
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
74°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
66°F
Refreshing
Water Quality
Clean
38 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
8:54 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
74°
Mostly Sunny
0%
77
77°
Mostly Sunny
2%
75
80°
Showers And Thunderstorms
82%
11
77°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
19%
77
78°
Sunny
4%
75
80°
Sunny
5%
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).
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.
Nearby Beaches
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