Kelleys Island, OH Lake Erie Conditions
Live water temperature, waves, and wind for Kelleys Island and the island fishery.
Updated Sep 4, 11:19 AM ET · Source: NOAA & NWS
Kelleys Island is the largest American island on Lake Erie, reached by ferry from Marblehead. The shallow water around the island fishes well for walleye and perch and offers protected coves, though the open channel between the island and the mainland can get rough quickly in a stiff wind.
Get real-time Lake Erie boating and fishing conditions for Kelleys Island, OH. Lake Erie Pulse pulls live readings from NOAA buoy Erie Islands and pairs them with the National Weather Service marine forecast for Kelleys Island and the island fishery, so you can check water temperature, wave height, and wind before you launch.
Kelleys Island, OH Marine Forecast
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What is the Lake Erie water temperature at Kelleys Island, OH right now?
The latest Lake Erie water temperature near Kelleys Island, OH is 77°F, measured at the Erie Islands buoy (NOAA station 45201).
How high are the waves at Kelleys Island, OH on Lake Erie today?
Current wave height near Kelleys Island, OH is 0.7 ft, with winds N (350°) at 16 kt. Always check the NWS marine forecast before heading out.
Where does Lake Erie Pulse get conditions for Kelleys Island, OH?
Conditions for Kelleys Island, OH come directly from official sources: real-time NOAA NDBC buoy data (Erie Islands) and the National Weather Service marine forecast for zone LEZ142.
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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.
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