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Mentor surfForecast / Lake Erie / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Mentor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mentor sea temperature is
9.9° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — |
 | 8:27 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 |
24 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 18 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1268 | 1336 | 635 | 632 | 638 | 638 | 642 | 639 | 642 | 638 | 802 | 630 | 637 | 776 | 1824 | 876 | 633 | 633 | 633 | 633 | 633 |
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Information about the Mentor Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mentor provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mentor can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mentor 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 (Mentor) 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 Mentor 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.
Mentor is 6 km (4 miles) from Mentor. If you plan a vacation in Lake Erie - United States, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mentor. Mentor has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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