Headlands Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, waves, and UV for Headlands Beach, Ohio
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
78/100
- 70°F, wind 16 mph
- Low UV (2)
- ⚠ Gusts to 28 mph
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
78/100
- 81°F, wind 18 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
- Clear skies
- ⚠ Gusts to 31 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
78/100
- 81°F, wind 17 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Clear skies
- ⚠ Gusts to 35 mph
Best for
Tides
Headlands Beach is on Lake Erie, and the Great Lakes are non-tidal — the true astronomical tide is under two inches. Water level here moves with wind and barometric pressure (seiches), not a tide table. Why the Great Lakes have no tides
About Headlands Beach
Headlands Beach sits on Lake Erie, where the water runs from about 35°F in February to 76°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July, August and September — 3 months of the year — peaking around 76°F in July and dropping to about 35°F in February.
Today it is 65°F. That is 1° above the October average of 64°F here.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Headlands Beach?
We score today 78 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Headlands Beach?
About 65°F. That is 1° above the October average of 64°F here.