Avon Lake, OH Lake Erie Conditions
Live water temperature, waves, and wind for Avon Point and the central-basin shore.
Updated Oct 19, 7:17 PM ET · Source: NOAA & NWS
Avon Lake sits just west of Avon Point on Lake Erie's central basin, with launches at Miller Road Park. The deeper central-basin water off Avon Lake runs cooler than the western basin and is exposed to north winds that can build waves and stir cold upwellings.
Get real-time Lake Erie boating and fishing conditions for Avon Lake, OH. Lake Erie Pulse pulls live readings from NOAA buoy Sheffield and Edgewater and pairs them with the National Weather Service marine forecast for Avon Point and the central-basin shore, so you can check water temperature, wave height, and wind before you launch.
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Issued 335 PM EDT Mon Oct 19 2026
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What is the Lake Erie water temperature at Avon Lake, OH right now?
Live water temperature near Avon Lake, OH comes from NOAA buoy Sheffield and Edgewater. The reading is briefly unavailable, so check back shortly for the current value.
How high are the waves at Avon Lake, OH on Lake Erie today?
Wave height near Avon Lake, OH is reported by NOAA buoy Sheffield and Edgewater. Combine the live reading with the NWS marine forecast and any small craft advisories before boating.
Where does Lake Erie Pulse get conditions for Avon Lake, OH?
Conditions for Avon Lake, OH come directly from official sources: real-time NOAA NDBC buoy data (Sheffield and Edgewater) and the National Weather Service marine forecast for zone LEZ145.
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How often are Lake Erie conditions updated?
Live buoy readings refresh about every 5 minutes and NWS forecasts every 15 minutes, pulled directly from NOAA and the National Weather Service.
Where does the Lake Erie water temperature and wave data come from?
From NOAA's nearshore NDBC buoy network along the lake (stations 45200–45208, plus 45176 and 45167), reported in real time.
What is a Small Craft Advisory on Lake Erie?
The National Weather Service issues a Small Craft Advisory when winds or waves are hazardous to small boats — typically sustained winds around 20–33 knots or waves of about 4 feet or more. Check the Alerts page before heading out.
Can I see conditions for my specific harbor?
Yes — pick your port for a dedicated page with live water temperature, waves, wind, and the marine forecast. Ports range from Toledo and Port Clinton in the west to Cleveland, Fairport, Ashtabula, and Erie, PA in the east.