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Buoy 44488 - Wave Height, Wind and Marine Conditions

3-meter discus buoy

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Wave
0.5
m
Wind
4.0
m/s
Gust
4.0
m/s
Pressure
1010.7
hPa

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How to Use Buoy 44488 Data

Buoy 44488 shows live marine conditions for 3-meter discus buoy, including wave height, wind speed, gusts, pressure and related station data that can help with go or no-go decisions.

The latest reading is about 0.5 m for wave height and 4.0 m/s for wind speed, which currently points to good conditions.

Use this buoy page when you need station-level detail, fresher trend context and camera confirmation rather than a regional average alone.

Updated 1 hour ago. Data is based on the latest buoy observations.

Current Conditions

Wave Height
0.5
m
Wave Period
7.0
sec
Wind Speed
4.0
m/s
Wind Gust
4.0
m/s
Pressure
1010.7
hPa
Data Freshness
1 hour ago
latest report
explore Wind direction: SW 230° water Water temp: 17.7 °C thermostat Air temp: 18.0 °C

Conditions Summary

Manageable sea state right now

Conditions look manageable right now with relatively lighter seas and wind at this station.

Condition level
Good conditions
Trend
stable
Conditions are stable with low trend volatility.
Signal watch
Wave: stable
Wind: stable
Pressure: stable

Wave, Wind and Pressure Trends

Designed to make the go / no-go decision clearer at a glance.

Wave

Wave height leads, period gives context for comfort and energy.

Wave Height Wave Period

Wind

Speed is the baseline; gusts show how much the sea state may spike.

Wind Speed Wind Gust
near_me Wind direction: SW 230°

Pressure

Pressure trend is often the cleanest signal for improving or deteriorating weather.

Pressure

Marine Context

Water and air temperature help judge comfort, exposure and sea feel.

Water Temp Air Temp

Tide

Tide height, where the station reports it.

Tide

Visibility

Horizontal visibility, where the station reports it.

Visibility

Marine Details

Wind direction
SW 230°
Sunrise
08:48 UTC
Sunset
23:32 UTC
Nearest camera station
44027
279.0 nm away
Water temperature
17.7 °C
Air temperature
18.0 °C

This station currently provides wave, wind, pressure and temperature context, plus tide and visibility where the station reports them. Official NOAA watches/warnings are not included in the current station feed used by this page.

Latest Camera Image

Visual confirmation helps verify surface texture, visibility and light.

No camera
Camera imagery is not currently available for this station. Use nearby buoy cards below to find the closest station with camera coverage.

Nearby Buoys

Compare neighboring stations before committing to a departure window.

wb_sunny Best conditions
#1 Buoy 44489
3-meter discus buoy
Distance 8.5 nm Wave 0.3 m Wind 2.0 m/s
Good conditions chevron_right
#2 Buoy 44258
3-meter discus buoy
Distance 118.4 nm Wave 1.0 m Wind 3.0 m/s
Moderate conditions chevron_right
#3 Buoy 44139
6-meter NOMAD buoy
Distance 179.0 nm Wave 1.8 m Wind 4.0 m/s
Moderate conditions chevron_right
#4 Buoy 44137
6-meter NOMAD buoy
Distance 196.6 nm Wave 2.0 m Wind 9.0 m/s
Moderate conditions chevron_right
#5 Buoy 44150
6-meter NOMAD buoy
Distance 220.8 nm Wave 1.3 m Wind 5.0 m/s
Moderate conditions chevron_right

About This Station

What this station shows

This buoy reports core go / no-go signals such as wind speed, gusts, wave height, wave period, pressure and temperature when NOAA makes them available.

Why conditions matter here

Station-level readings help confirm whether the local sea state is calmer than the broader region or whether stronger wind and larger seas are building right where you plan to go.

How to read this buoy data

For most skippers, wind speed and gusts come first, wave height and period come next, and pressure trend helps judge whether the weather is likely to improve or deteriorate.

photo_library Camera Feed wb_sunny Best Conditions

What These Conditions Mean

How to read wave height

The current wave reading for buoy 44488 is about 0.5 m. Smaller numbers usually mean an easier ride, while larger numbers can quickly make offshore travel less comfortable.

Why wind speed matters

The wind reading for buoy 44488 is around 4.0 m/s. Stronger wind often makes chop steeper, increases spray and can make docking, fishing or longer crossings more difficult.

What good, moderate and rough mean

Good conditions generally point to calmer seas and lighter wind, but boaters should still check local changes and station freshness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does buoy 44488 measure?

Buoy 44488 reports core marine signals such as wave height, wind speed, gusts, pressure and temperature when NOAA makes them available. These readings help explain both comfort and risk on the water.

What is the current wave height at buoy 44488?

The latest wave height at buoy 44488 is about 0.5 m. Higher wave height generally means a rougher ride, but wave period and wind still matter for the full picture.

What is the wind speed at buoy 44488?

Wind speed at buoy 44488 is currently around 4.0 m/s. Stronger wind can quickly steepen chop and make sea state more difficult even before wave height rises much further.

How often is buoy 44488 updated?

Buoy 44488 is shown using the latest reporting interval available from NOAA. On this page the current reading was updated 1 hour ago, and trend charts use cached station history for context.

Where is buoy 44488 located?

Buoy 44488 is located near coordinates 45.4400, -60.9500. That position helps you judge how representative the station is for your route, inlet, harbor or offshore area.

Does buoy 44488 have a camera?

No camera image is currently available for buoy 44488, so this page relies on buoy observations and nearby station context instead.

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