Rocky River, OH Lake Erie Conditions
Live water temperature, waves, and wind for the Rocky River mouth west of Cleveland.
Updated Sep 4, 11:19 AM ET · Source: NOAA & NWS
Rocky River sits at the mouth of its namesake river just west of Cleveland, with a Cleveland Metroparks marina and reservation on the lakefront. The central-basin water here is a popular perch and walleye launch, though the open lake off the river mouth is exposed to north winds.
Get real-time Lake Erie boating and fishing conditions for Rocky River, OH. Lake Erie Pulse pulls live readings from NOAA buoy Edgewater and Cleveland Crib and pairs them with the National Weather Service marine forecast for the Rocky River mouth west of Cleveland, so you can check water temperature, wave height, and wind before you launch.
Rocky River, OH Marine Forecast
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What is the Lake Erie water temperature at Rocky River, OH right now?
The latest Lake Erie water temperature near Rocky River, OH is 77°F, measured at the Edgewater buoy (NOAA station 45205).
How high are the waves at Rocky River, OH on Lake Erie today?
Current wave height near Rocky River, OH is 0.3 ft, with winds SSE (150°) at 8 kt. Always check the NWS marine forecast before heading out.
Where does Lake Erie Pulse get conditions for Rocky River, OH?
Conditions for Rocky River, OH come directly from official sources: real-time NOAA NDBC buoy data (Edgewater and Cleveland Crib) and the National Weather Service marine forecast for zone LEZ146.
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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.