Lorain, OH Lake Erie Conditions
Live water temperature, waves, and wind for Lorain Harbor and the Black River.
Updated Nov 13, 8:22 PM ET · Source: NOAA Cleveland Crib buoy (36 km away) & NWS
Lorain sits where the Black River enters Lake Erie, protected by a harbor breakwall and marked by the historic Lorain Lighthouse. The deeper central-basin water off Lorain is a popular launch point for perch and walleye anglers.
Get real-time Lake Erie boating and fishing conditions for Lorain, OH. Lake Erie Pulse pulls live readings from the nearest reporting NOAA buoy (Cleveland Crib, 36 km away) while the Sheffield buoy is out of the water and pairs them with the National Weather Service marine forecast for Lorain Harbor and the Black River, so you can check water temperature, wave height, and wind before you launch.
Waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
Issued 252 PM EST Fri Nov 13 2026
Lorain, OH Marine Forecast
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Lorain, OH Lake Erie Conditions FAQ
What is the Lake Erie water temperature at Lorain, OH right now?
The latest Lake Erie water temperature near Lorain, OH is 57°F, measured at the Cleveland Crib buoy (NOAA station 45176), 36 km away, while the Sheffield buoy is out of the water.
How high are the waves at Lorain, OH on Lake Erie today?
Current wave height near Lorain, OH is 2.6 ft, with winds N (360°) at 16 kt, measured at the Cleveland Crib buoy 36 km away. Always check the NWS marine forecast before heading out.
Where does Lake Erie Pulse get conditions for Lorain, OH?
Conditions for Lorain, OH come directly from official sources: real-time NOAA NDBC buoy data (the Cleveland Crib buoy, 36 km away, while the Sheffield buoy is out of the water) and the National Weather Service marine forecast for zone LEZ145.
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Lake Erie Conditions FAQ
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.