Cuyahoga County, OH · Great Lakes

Sims Park Beach (Euclid)

A 33-acre City of Euclid park on Lake Erie east of Cleveland — Sims Beach is a strolling and scenic beach (swimming, wading, and boat launching are NOT permitted), with a 250-foot lighted fishing pier (added 2013).

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 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 10pm, then patchy smoke between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 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
UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
NWS alert active — beach hazards statement issued july 18 at 3:48pm edt until july 19 at 8:00am edt by nws cleveland oh

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Beach Hazard Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:48PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

NWS · In effect through Jul 19, 12:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM EDT this morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake.

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

Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

88°F

Clear

Wind

20 mph

Rain

100%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

10 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

77°F

Patchy Smoke

Water

Water Temp

79°F

Swimming weather

Water Quality

Clean

161 cfu/100mL · E. coli

USGS · sampled 9mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:07 AM

Sunset

8:56 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 18

88°

Showers And Thunderstorms

100%

Sun Jul 19

77°

Patchy Smoke

Mon Jul 20

83°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Jul 21

84°

Showers And Thunderstorms

86%

Wed Jul 22

71°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

22%

Thu Jul 23

74°

Sunny

Fri Jul 24

78°

Mostly Sunny

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — 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

4:10 PM - 6:10 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Free park lot.

Dogs

Dogs allowed on leash on park grounds. Owners must clean up.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

23131 Lakeshore Blvd, Euclid, OH 44123

Amenities

restroomsfishing pier (250 ft, lighted)picnic pavilionplaygrounddisc golf coursegreen space

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Sims Park Beach (Euclid) today?

Sims Park Beach (Euclid) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Sims Park Beach (Euclid) dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed on leash on park grounds. Owners must clean up.

Is there an entry fee at Sims Park Beach (Euclid)?

Entry to Sims Park Beach (Euclid) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Sims Park Beach (Euclid)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Sims Park Beach (Euclid). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Sims Park Beach (Euclid)?

Amenities at Sims Park Beach (Euclid) include restrooms, fishing pier (250 ft, lighted), picnic pavilion, playground, disc golf course, green space.

When is the water warmest at Sims Park Beach (Euclid)?

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 Sims Park Beach (Euclid) located?

Sims Park Beach (Euclid) is in Cuyahoga County, OH, at 23131 Lakeshore Blvd, Euclid, OH 44123.