Surf Forecasts:
Erie surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NW swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Erie this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Erie in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Erie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a grim outlook for the Erie region right now. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, poor surf conditions that’s going to test your patience. The water, by the way, is sitting at 76°F currently, which is a whopping 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s really unusual, feels like bathwater for a Lake Erie summer.
The first few days are a total write-off. Friday the 17th is flat with a light cross-onshore breeze. Saturday the 18th brings a tiny bit of swell, around 2ft to 3ft from the west, but it’s a short-period, weak windswell (combined energy only 25 to 64) and the wind is a fresh, lumpy cross-shore mess. No good. Sunday the 19th is even worse – a tiny 2ft swell with a 4-second period, blown out by a moderate cross-onshore wind. After that, we hit a dead zone. From Monday the 20th right through to the end of the month, there’s simply no surf on offer. We’re talking a solid 10-day gap with zero wave energy (0 combined energy) and mostly glassy or light wind conditions that would be perfect if there was a wave to ride, but there isn’t.
There is one tiny blip worth mentioning. On Wednesday the 22nd, the early morning shows a 5ft swell from the northwest with a 6-second period. That’s short period, and the combined energy is 156 – moderate. But the wind is a fresh 22 mph onshore breeze, so it’ll be lumpy and messy. This is only for experts, and honestly, the quality is still rated poor. For a beginner, anything over 5ft is too big, but the wind makes it a struggle for anyone.
The long-range into the first week of August shows nothing but flat, clean conditions. The wind is often light or offshore, but with zero swell, it’s just a lake. Given the lack of consistent surf here, this kind of blank run is unfortunately normal for the area. The setup is more interesting for a kiteboarder than a paddler when the wind is up, but right now, there’s nothing to ride.
Best bet? Forget the board for the next two weeks. The forecasts can change, but this is a long, dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 5 | W 6 | NNW 5 | N 4 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 64 | 39 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 52 | 132 | 156 | 69 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 9 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 5 | W 6 | NNW 5 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 25 | 64 | 39 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 52 | 132 | 156 | 69 | 24 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3005 | 1259 | 1267 | 1643 | 557 | 292 | 566 | 553 | 567 | 672 | 697 | 771 | 2807 | 723 | 549 | 761 | 567 | 552 | 553 | 552 | 556 |
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