Live conditions, forecasts, and alerts for Lake Erie and the Erie, PA shoreline. Check before heading out on the water.
WeatherWise — Live Radar & Marine Alerts
High-resolution radar, live marine warnings with gust speeds and expiration countdowns, and SPC severe weather outlooks. Pro subscription.
Lake Erie Pulse — Erie, PA Port
Live buoy readings refreshing every 5 minutes — water temperature, wave height, wind speed and direction. NWS marine forecast for the Erie zone updates every 15 minutes. Dedicated Erie, PA port page.
NWS Nearshore Marine Forecast
Official NWS marine forecast for the nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Conneaut, OH to Ripley, NY — Erie’s zone. Includes winds, wave heights, and any active advisories.
NWS Open Lake Forecast — Lake Erie
Extended forecast for waters beyond 5 nautical miles offshore. Covers wind, waves, and synopsis for the full lake. Relevant for vessels crossing or operating in open water.
Lake Erie Dashboard
Interactive map showing live wind, waves, and water temperatures across all of Lake Erie. Includes webcams from the lake’s shoreline and NOAA buoy data. Good for a broad picture of lake conditions.
NWS Marine Alerts — Erie Zone
Active Small Craft Advisories, Gale Warnings, and Storm Warnings for the Lake Erie nearshore zone covering Erie, PA. Check before launching.
Marine data sourced from NOAA NDBC buoy network and NWS Cleveland. BreatheErie is not affiliated with NWS, NOAA, Lake Erie Pulse, or Lake Erie Dashboard. Always use good judgment on the water — official NWS forecasts and alerts take precedence over any third-party source.