Put-in-Bay, OH Lake Erie Conditions
Live water temperature, waves, and wind for South Bass Island and the Lake Erie Islands.
Updated Sep 4, 11:19 AM ET · Source: NOAA & NWS
Put-in-Bay, on South Bass Island, is the heart of the Lake Erie Islands and one of the busiest boating destinations on the lake. The shallow western-basin water around the island is famous for walleye and perch, but it builds a short, steep chop fast when the wind turns west or northeast, and summer ferry and boat traffic is heavy.
Get real-time Lake Erie boating and fishing conditions for Put-in-Bay, OH. Lake Erie Pulse pulls live readings from NOAA buoy Erie Islands and pairs them with the National Weather Service marine forecast for South Bass Island and the Lake Erie Islands, so you can check water temperature, wave height, and wind before you launch.
Put-in-Bay, OH Marine Forecast
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What is the Lake Erie water temperature at Put-in-Bay, OH right now?
The latest Lake Erie water temperature near Put-in-Bay, OH is 77°F, measured at the Erie Islands buoy (NOAA station 45201).
How high are the waves at Put-in-Bay, OH on Lake Erie today?
Current wave height near Put-in-Bay, 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 Put-in-Bay, OH?
Conditions for Put-in-Bay, 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.
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.