Headlands Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, waves, and UV for Headlands Beach, Ohio
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
93/100
- 67°F, wind 10 mph
- Low UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 71°F, wind 11 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
94/100
- 71°F, wind 8 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Best for
Swim risk
NWS CLE Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
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 75°F. That is right on the August average of 75°F for this beach.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Headlands Beach?
We score today 94 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Headlands Beach?
About 75°F. That is right on the August average of 75°F for this beach.
Is it safe to swim at Headlands Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the swim risk at Headlands Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.