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/ Lake Erie (7 breaks) / Pennsylvania (1 breaks) /
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Erie surfForecast / Lake Erie / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Erie this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Erie in the next 16 days are 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 22nd May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Erie over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thu 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 5 | ESE 2 | SE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | |||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — |
 | 8:39 | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 |
— | — | — | 1 | 16 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
6 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | — | — | NE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
 kJ | 57 | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | E 3 | ESE 2 | SE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 67 | 54 | 78 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 571 | 772 | 855 | 740 | 652 | 897 | 652 | 566 | 566 | 569 | 553 | 548 | 548 | 548 | 695 | 552 | 569 | 557 | 553 | 571 | 588 |
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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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