Lake Erie Water Temperature in Sturgeon Point
Updated Nov 13, 8:36 PM ET · Source: NOAA CO-OPS Buffalo station (9063020)
That's cold. Prolonged swimming without a wetsuit isn't comfortable, and sudden immersion can be a cold-shock risk.
The eastern-basin water off Sturgeon Point and Angola runs cool and deep. It warms later in spring and holds cooler temperatures into summer, which keeps walleye and smallmouth comfortable through the shoulder seasons. The reading comes from the National Weather Service Buffalo nearshore forecast.
See it across the whole lake
Sturgeon Point sits in Lake Erie's eastern basin. NOAA's daily satellite map shows how its water temperature compares to the rest of the lake.
Source: NOAA GLERL CoastWatch (GLSEA)
What is the Lake Erie water temperature at Sturgeon Point right now?
The latest Lake Erie water temperature near Sturgeon Point, NY is 53.6°F, from the NOAA CO-OPS Buffalo station (9063020). There is no NOAA buoy on the New York shore.
Is Lake Erie warm enough to swim at Sturgeon Point?
The current surface temperature near Sturgeon Point is 53.6°F. That's cold. Prolonged swimming without a wetsuit isn't comfortable, and sudden immersion can be a cold-shock risk.
Where does the Sturgeon Point water temperature come from?
There is no NOAA buoy on the New York shore, so it comes from the NOAA CO-OPS Buffalo station (9063020). The lake-wide picture uses NOAA GLERL CoastWatch's daily GLSEA satellite analysis.