Surf Forecasts:
Erie surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 4s period, W swell with 9 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Erie this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Erie in the next 16 days are 0.5m 4s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Erie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a good look at what we've got for the next 16 days.
Alright, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it, folks. This outlook is a tough one. We're staring down the barrel of a long, flat spell on Lake Erie. There is simply no surf to get excited about. The data shows we've got a big 16-day gap with no real swell to speak of.
For the few days where we see a tiny bit of energy, it's just sad. On Wednesday afternoon, the 2nd of September, we might see a glimpse of 1 ft swell from the WSW, but it's coupled with a 12 mph cross-shore wind and a period of only 3 seconds. The combined wave energy is pitiful at just (2). The water temperature is running a touch warmer than normal at 74°, but that's about the only positive. The conditions are flagged as poor, and honestly, it's not worth paddling out for.
A few other mornings and afterwaves pop up with 1 ft to 1.3 ft of swell, but the wind is always on it, or it's coming from the wrong direction, or the period is so short the waves have no shape.
The honest truth is this: for a spot like Erie, a blank run like this is more normal than not. The lake can go quiet for long stretches. Don't hold your breath. The forecast can change, but right now, there's nothing to recommend.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 kJ | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
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 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | — | 17 | — | 8 | 10 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 31 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 32 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 813 | 552 | 552 | 552 | 554 | 554 | 569 | 652 | 2720 | 2996 | 556 | 569 | 652 | 556 | 552 | 559 | 567 | 680 | 740 | 694 |
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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).
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