Port Clinton, OH Lake Erie Conditions
Live water temperature, waves, and wind for Port Clinton and the Lake Erie Islands.
Updated Nov 13, 8:36 PM ET · Source: NWS forecasts & NOAA shore stations (buoy not reporting)
Port Clinton is the mainland gateway to the Lake Erie Islands — Put-in-Bay, South Bass, and Kelleys Island — and bills itself as the Walleye Capital of the World. Expect heavy summer boat and ferry traffic and relatively shallow, quick-to-change water around the islands.
Get Lake Erie boating and fishing conditions for Port Clinton, OH year round. In season, Lake Erie Pulse pulls live readings from NOAA buoy Port Clinton and Erie Islands. With the buoys out for the winter, the numbers above come from the National Weather Service nearshore marine forecast for Port Clinton and the Lake Erie Islands, the NWS point forecast, and NOAA shore stations, so you can still check water temperature, wave height, and wind before you launch.
Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet
Issued 252 PM EST Fri Nov 13 2026
Port Clinton, OH Marine Forecast
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What is the Lake Erie water temperature at Port Clinton, OH right now?
The latest Lake Erie water temperature near Port Clinton, OH is 51.1°F, from the NOAA CO-OPS Marblehead station (9063079). NOAA's nearshore buoys are out of the water for the winter (roughly November through April).
How high are the waves at Port Clinton, OH on Lake Erie today?
The NWS nearshore marine forecast for zone LEZ143 calls for waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet tonight, with winds NW at 14 to 17 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 Port Clinton, OH?
Conditions for Port Clinton, OH come from official sources. In season (about April through November) they are live readings from NOAA buoy Port Clinton and Erie Islands. 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 LEZ143, wind from the NWS point forecast, and water temperature from NOAA CO-OPS Marblehead station (9063079).
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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.