Headlands Beach Water Temperature
Lake Erie surface temperature at Headlands Beach, Ohio · times in EDT
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
How it compares today
Water temperature through the year
Monthly normals computed from 2023–2025 daily GLSEA satellite surface temperature history.
7-day outlook
| Day | Air high / low | Max UV | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | 84° / 67° | 5 | 19% |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 66° / 58° | 3 | 43% |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 66° / 52° | 4 | 61% |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 70° / 49° | 2 | 69% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 48° / 41° | 4 | 33% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 62° / 38° | 4 | 1% |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 66° / 51° | 3 | 6% |
Water temperature from the NOAA GLERL Great Lakes Surface Environmental Analysis (satellite, updated daily); waves from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Headlands Beach warm enough to swim?
At 65°F, the water at Headlands Beach is cool but swimmable. Most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit above 72°F; below 62°F, cold-water shock becomes a real risk for unprotected swimmers.
That is 1° above the October average of 64°F here.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Headlands Beach right now?
The Lake Erie surface temperature is about 65°F, from NOAA’s daily satellite analysis. That is 1° above the October average of 64°F here.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Headlands Beach?
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.
What is the warmest the water gets at Headlands Beach?
Around 76°F in July, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is February at roughly 35°F.