Marblehead, OH Lake Erie Conditions

Live water temperature, waves, and wind for the Marblehead peninsula and lighthouse.

Updated Sep 4, 11:19 AM ET · Source: NOAA & NWS

Wave Height
0.7 ft
Wind
N (350°) at 16 kt

The Marblehead peninsula, marked by Ohio's oldest lighthouse, is the mainland launch point for Kelleys Island and the eastern edge of the island fishery. Its shallow western-basin water is quick to change, and the exposed point off the lighthouse can build steep waves in a northeast blow.

Get real-time Lake Erie boating and fishing conditions for Marblehead, OH. Lake Erie Pulse pulls live readings from NOAA buoy Erie Islands and Huron and pairs them with the National Weather Service marine forecast for the Marblehead peninsula and lighthouse, so you can check water temperature, wave height, and wind before you launch.

Marblehead, OH Marine Forecast

Today
79°
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 7 mph
Tonight
72°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 8 mph
Saturday
76°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
NE 8 to 16 mph
Saturday Night
69°
Partly Cloudy
NE 12 to 16 mph

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Marblehead, OH Lake Erie Conditions FAQ

What is the Lake Erie water temperature at Marblehead, OH right now?

The latest Lake Erie water temperature near Marblehead, OH is 77°F, measured at the Erie Islands buoy (NOAA station 45201).

How high are the waves at Marblehead, OH on Lake Erie today?

Current wave height near Marblehead, 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 Marblehead, OH?

Conditions for Marblehead, OH come directly from official sources: real-time NOAA NDBC buoy data (Erie Islands and Huron) and the National Weather Service marine forecast for zone LEZ143.

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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.