Headlands Beach Water Temperature
Lake Erie surface temperature at Headlands Beach, Ohio · times in EDT
Updated 7:03 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 28 | 71° / 61° | 6 | 13% |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 77° / 58° | 7 | 0% |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 80° / 64° | 6 | 9% |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 81° / 70° | 2 | 11% |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 85° / 74° | 5 | 15% |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 88° / 77° | 6 | 26% |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 77° / 69° | 6 | 28% |
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 75°F, the water at Headlands Beach is comfortable. 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 right on the August average of 75°F for this 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.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Headlands Beach right now?
The Lake Erie surface temperature is about 75°F, from NOAA’s daily satellite analysis. That is right on the August average of 75°F for this beach.
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.