COASTAL GUIDES← Lake Ontario Dashboard
NEW YORK, USA · SOUTH SHORE OF LAKE ONTARIO · 43.26° N
Rochester.
Where the river meets the lake.
Weather and waterfront conditions for Rochester’s Charlotte neighborhood, the Genesee River mouth and southern Lake Ontario. Plan a shoreline walk, fishing trip or day at Ontario Beach Park.
Check conditions ↓ Explore the shore ↗THE SHORE AT A GLANCE
Rochester-area conditions
Weather and marine model estimates near Charlotte Harbor. Offshore observations come from NOAA buoy 45012 when reporting; these do not represent sheltered Charlotte Harbor. Consult official marine forecasts before boating.
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THE WEEK AHEAD
7-day Rochester forecast
Open-Meteo model forecast for Charlotte / Port of Rochester; not a marine safety forecast.
WATCH THE SKY
Local weather radar
Rochester & western Lake Ontario radar · Open / close
PICK A REPORTING STATION
Buoys & nearby stations
These sources serve different locations and purposes. Check timestamps before using any measurement.
Buoy 45012 · East Lake Ontario
About 20 nautical miles north-northeast of Rochester. Offshore waves, wind and water temperature when reporting.
NOAA buoy 45012 ↗Rochester research buoy
SUNY ESF buoy near the Genesee River mouth; seasonal, currently removed from the lake.
Research buoy status ↗Lake Ontario buoy table
Compare reporting stations around Lake Ontario; some are seasonal.
Lake Ontario station table ↗KEEP THE DAY SIMPLE
Before you head out
Marine forecasts & safety
Wave estimates on this page are not a substitute for official forecasts, advisories or beach safety notices.
Explore Charlotte.
Walk the piers, watch boats on the Genesee River and enjoy Rochester’s Lake Ontario shoreline.
Port of Rochester & beach overview ↗See current views of the marina and docks.
Port of Rochester Marina live webcam ↗A LITTLE LOCAL KNOW-HOW
Around Rochester
Braddock Bay & the shoreline
The Rochester shoreline and nearby wetlands are known for bird migration and outdoor recreation.
Braddock Bay wildlife area ↗Lake Ontario & Genesee fishing
Salmon, trout and other species draw anglers to the lake and its tributaries.
Rochester fishing guide ↗Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse
Explore the historic lighthouse and the story of Rochester’s lakefront.
Lighthouse museum ↗THE BIG PICTURE
More than one shoreline.
See weather, marine resources and lakewide reporting stations across Lake Ontario.
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