Lake Erie water temperature

Lake Erie, Erie Nearshore buoy data for Erie, PA · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Erie is 23.9 °C (as of July 30, 2026, source: GLOS).

Lakes stratify in summer: bathing-warm on top, markedly colder a few metres down. Measurements are taken at the surface — right where you swim.

23.9 °C

Measured: July 30, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 23.9° · ☀️ Air 19.8°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

Lake Erie, Erie Nearshore Buoy, Erie, PA · 2.8 km away22.3 °C Lake Erie, Beach 9 - Pine Tree · 3.0 km away22.3 °C Lake Erie, Beach no.8 Pettinato · 3.4 km away22.3 °C Lake Erie, Beach no.7 Waterworks · 3.9 km away22.2 °C Lake Erie, Beach 6 Buoy · 4.5 km away22.2 °C

More measuring points: Lake Erie

Euclid, Ohio, USA24.5 °C Rocky River, Ohio, USA24.4 °C Walnut Creek23.6 °C Chaska Beach22.9 °C Edgewater Beach Buoy22.9 °C Huron Buoy22.9 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Lake Erie right now?
The current water temperature is 23.9 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Erie?
Currently 23.9 °C (updated continuously).

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