Erie surfForecast / Lake Erie / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 29 May 2026 EDT
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Erie surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Erie sea temperature is
13.6° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Erie surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NNE swell with 85 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Erie this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Erie in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 30th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Erie over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
1
N
4
0.9
NNE
6
0.7
NE
5
0.3
NE
4
0.3
NW
3
0.2
NNW
3
0.3
N
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
N
4
0.3
NNE
3
0.2
NNE
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
3
38
55
23
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
8
2
1
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
WSW
35
NE
25
NE
25
NE
5
SE
10
WNW
10
W
5
SW
15
NNE
15
NE
15
N
10
N
5
NNW
5
WSW
10
NW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
W
15
WSW
15
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
Low Tide
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:46
8:47
8:49
8:49
8:50
8:51
8:52
Temp °C
16
18
17
12
16
15
15
17
17
16
18
18
16
18
18
17
19
18
19
20
20
14
14
14
6
11
12
12
15
15
13
15
17
14
17
17
15
17
16
17
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
4
Energy kJ
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
1
N
4
0.9
NNE
6
0.7
NE
5
0.3
NW
3
0.2
NNW
3
0.3
N
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
N
4
0.3
NNE
3
0.2
NNE
3
Energy kJ
3
38
55
23
1
1
1
2
2
8
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
839
1272
569
843
861
552
552
760
552
556
1126
503
1535
548
552
567
566
566
553
566
552
Best forecast wave conditions in Lake Erie - United States
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
4
2
4
2
2
4
2
4
3
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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  • Wind Speed (km/h)
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Information about the Erie Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Erie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Erie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Erie surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Erie) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Erie may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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