About This Spot
Lake Erie / Mentor Headlands, Ohio (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Ohio (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With E–SW–WSW winds throughout the season, Lake Erie / Mentor Headlands, Ohio (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best on West to Southwest. East or Northeast is ok too. Shoreline faces straight SW to NE. Wind is normally gusty.
When to Go
No wetsuit needed from June to September. Shorty or full suit otherwise. The water is comfortable in the summer, cools to mid 50's°F by late October.
What to Expect
Lake Erie, though a lake it is a great lake and will get sufficiently choppy with short period wind chop up to 1-2m if wind is heavy with an onshore component. Water is deep 10m off shore.
Wind & Conditions
E · SW · WSW · W
Best wind direction
Best on West to Southwest. East or Northeast is ok too. Shoreline faces straight SW to NE. Wind is normally gusty.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Lake Erie, though a lake it is a great lake and will get sufficiently choppy with short period wind chop up to 1-2m if wind is heavy with an onshore component. Water is deep 10m off shore.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
90 or 2 east of Cleveland, 20 miles distance. North on 44 for 2 miles. Drive into the state park. Pull all the way to the left (South) end of the huge parking lot when you arrive.
Location
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