Conneaut, OH Lake Erie Conditions
Live water temperature, waves, and wind for Conneaut and the Ohio–Pennsylvania line.
Updated Nov 13, 8:36 PM ET · Source: NWS forecasts & NOAA shore stations (buoy not reporting)
Conneaut is Ohio's easternmost harbor, near the Pennsylvania line at the mouth of Conneaut Creek. The deep eastern-basin water and the creek's steelhead runs make it a favorite with anglers.
Get Lake Erie boating and fishing conditions for Conneaut, OH year round. In season, Lake Erie Pulse pulls live readings from NOAA buoy Ashtabula and Erie, PA. With the buoys out for the winter, the numbers above come from the National Weather Service nearshore marine forecast for Conneaut and the Ohio–Pennsylvania line, the NWS point forecast, and NOAA shore stations, so you can still check water temperature, wave height, and wind before you launch.
Waves 1 to 3 feet
Issued 252 PM EST Fri Nov 13 2026
Conneaut, OH Marine Forecast
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What is the Lake Erie water temperature at Conneaut, OH right now?
The latest Lake Erie water temperature near Conneaut, OH is 55°F, from the NWS nearshore forecast (off Erie). NOAA's nearshore buoys are out of the water for the winter (roughly November through April).
How high are the waves at Conneaut, OH on Lake Erie today?
The NWS nearshore marine forecast for zone LEZ149 calls for waves 1 to 3 feet tonight, with winds N at 20 mph. NOAA's nearshore buoys are out of the water for the winter (roughly November through April). Check the forecast and any small craft advisories before boating.
Where does Lake Erie Pulse get conditions for Conneaut, OH?
Conditions for Conneaut, OH come from official sources. In season (about April through November) they are live readings from NOAA buoy Ashtabula and Erie, PA. NOAA's nearshore buoys are out of the water for the winter (roughly November through April). Until it reports again, waves come from the National Weather Service nearshore marine forecast for zone LEZ149, wind from the NWS point forecast, and water temperature from NWS nearshore forecast (off Erie).
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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.