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Buoy 46036 - Wave Height, Wind and Marine Conditions

6-meter NOMAD buoy

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Wave

3.1

Wind

10.0

m/s

Gust

13.0

m/s

Pressure

1016.8

hPa

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How to Use Buoy 46036 Data

Buoy 46036 shows live marine conditions for 6-meter NOMAD 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 3.1 m for wave height and 10.0 m/s for wind speed, which currently points to rough conditions.

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

Updated 54 mins ago. Data is based on the latest buoy observations.

Current Conditions

Wave Height

3.1

Wave Period

8.0

sec

Wind Speed

10.0

m/s

Wind Gust

13.0

m/s

Pressure

1016.8

hPa

Data Freshness

54 mins ago

latest report

explore Wind direction: NW 310° water Water temp: 13.8 °C

Conditions Summary

Rough sea state with rising risk

Rough conditions are building and trends are worsening. This is a poor time for most small-craft departures.

Condition level

Rough conditions

Trend

worsening

Conditions are stable with limited trend signal.

Signal watch

Wave: increasing

Wind: stable

Pressure: rising

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: NW 310°

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

NW 310°

Sunrise

13:31 UTC

Sunset

04:32 UTC

Nearest camera station

46005

176.8 nm away

Water temperature

13.8 °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 46004

6-meter NOMAD buoy

Distance 175.7 nm Wave 1.3 m Wind 6.0 m/s

Moderate conditions chevron_right

#2 Buoy 46005

3-meter foam buoy

Distance 176.8 nm Wave 2.5 m Wind 10.0 m/s

Rough conditions Camera chevron_right

#3 Buoy 46207

3-meter discus buoy

Distance 217.1 nm Wave 1.3 m Wind 4.0 m/s

Moderate conditions chevron_right

#4 Buoy 46147

3-meter discus buoy

Distance 233.2 nm Wave 1.3 m Wind 2.0 m/s

Moderate conditions chevron_right

#5 Buoy 46132

3-meter discus buoy

Distance 252.7 nm Wave 1.4 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 46036 is about 3.1 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 46036 is around 10.0 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

Rough conditions usually mean stronger wind, larger seas or both, and they often require more caution or a different plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does buoy 46036 measure?

Buoy 46036 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 46036?

The latest wave height at buoy 46036 is about 3.1 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 46036?

Wind speed at buoy 46036 is currently around 10.0 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 46036 updated?

Buoy 46036 is shown using the latest reporting interval available from NOAA. On this page the current reading was updated 54 mins ago, and trend charts use cached station history for context.

Where is buoy 46036 located?

Buoy 46036 is located near coordinates 48.3600, -133.9400. That position helps you judge how representative the station is for your route, inlet, harbor or offshore area.

Does buoy 46036 have a camera?

No camera image is currently available for buoy 46036, so this page relies on buoy observations and nearby station context instead.