Marine forecast
Reno Beach to The Islands, OH
- current wind
- 16 kt SSW
- Gusts
- 21 kt
- Seas
- 1.0 ft
- Air
- 83°F
- Water
- 65°F
Observed Tue 3:10 PM | LEZ143
- Gusts now
- 21 kt
- Seas now
- 1.0 ft
- Air
- 83°F
- Water
- 65°F
- 72-hr peak
- 26 kt
In brief
At 3:10 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 45202 (Port Clinton Buoy, 2 miles away) measured wind from the SSW at 16 kt, gusting to 21 kt, with seas of 1.0 ft. The NWS forecast for Reno Beach to The Islands, OH issued at 9:43 am EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for rest of today: “Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. Sunny.”
Source: National Weather Service Cleveland OH forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 26 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 3 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Rest Of Today | Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. Sunny. Waves 1 to 3 feet. |
| Tonight | West winds 10 to 15 knots becoming light and variable. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms overnight. Waves 2 feet or less. |
| Wednesday | North winds 10 knots or less becoming northeast. A chance of showers in the morning. Waves 1 foot or less. |
| Wednesday Night | Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. See Lake Erie open lakes forecast for Thursday through Saturday. The water temperature off Toledo is 63 degrees, off Cleveland 65 degrees, and off Erie 63 degrees. |
Issued Tue 9:43 AM by Cleveland OH (product NSHCLE).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 3:10 PM | 16 kt SSW | 21 kt | 1.0 ft | 65°F |
| Tue 2:50 PM | 16 kt SSW | 23 kt | 1.0 ft | 65°F |
| Tue 1:50 PM | 16 kt SW | 21 kt | 1.0 ft | 65°F |
| Tue 12:50 PM | 16 kt SSW | 21 kt | 1.0 ft | 65°F |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 14 kt SSW | 19 kt | 0.7 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 14 kt SSW | 19 kt | 0.7 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 16 kt S | 19 kt | 0.7 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 12 kt S | 16 kt | 0.7 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 12 kt S | 18 kt | 0.7 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 12 kt S | 16 kt | 0.7 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 12 kt SSW | 16 kt | 0.7 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 12 kt S | 16 kt | 0.7 ft | 64°F |
Observed Tue 3:10 PM at NDBC buoy 45202 (Port Clinton Buoy), 2.5 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Reno Beach to The Islands today?
Rest Of Today: Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. Sunny. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
Is there a small craft advisory for Reno Beach to The Islands?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone LEZ143 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at Reno Beach to The Islands right now?
Seas are running 1.0 ft, measured at NDBC buoy 45202 Tue 3:10 PM, 2.5 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 3.0 ft Fri 11 AM.
What is the water temperature at Reno Beach to The Islands?
The nearest buoy read 65°F (18°C) at Tue 3:10 PM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone LEZ143, issued by Cleveland OH, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product NSHCLE, issued Tue 9:43 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station 45202, read Tue 3:10 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 3:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.