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Buoy 46086 - Wave Height, Wind and Marine Conditions

2.1-meter ionomer foam buoy

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Wave
1.8
m
Wind
3.0
m/s
Gust
4.0
m/s
Pressure
1012.4
hPa

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How to Use Buoy 46086 Data

Buoy 46086 shows live marine conditions for 2.1-meter ionomer foam 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 1.8 m for wave height and 3.0 m/s for wind speed, which currently points to moderate conditions. It sits inside the broader California picture, but this page helps you judge what is happening at the station itself.

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

Updated 51 mins ago. Data is based on the latest buoy observations.

Current Conditions

Wave Height
1.8
m
Wave Period
15.0
sec
Wind Speed
3.0
m/s
Wind Gust
4.0
m/s
Pressure
1012.4
hPa
Data Freshness
51 mins ago
latest report
explore Wind direction: N 340° water Water temp: 22.5 °C thermostat Air temp: 19.1 °C

Conditions Summary

Moderate conditions with watch points

Conditions call for caution. Review recent trends and compare nearby stations before deciding to head out.

Condition level
Moderate 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: N 340°

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
N 340°
Sunrise
13:05 UTC
Sunset
02:51 UTC
Nearest camera station
46047
76.5 nm away
Water temperature
22.5 °C
Air temperature
19.1 °C
Dew point
17.1 °C
Fog possible
Nearby region
California
Closest city page
San Diego

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.

Camera online
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Nearby Buoys

Compare neighboring stations before committing to a departure window.

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#2 Buoy 46232
Waverider Buoy
Distance 30.6 nm Wave 1.4 m Wind — m/s
Moderate conditions chevron_right
#3 Buoy 46225
Waverider Buoy
Distance 41.3 nm Wave 1.4 m Wind — m/s
Moderate conditions chevron_right
#4 Buoy 46254
Waverider Buoy
Distance 44.3 nm Wave 0.6 m Wind — m/s
Good conditions chevron_right
#5 Buoy LJAC1
Water Level Observation Network
Distance 44.7 nm Wave — m Wind 0.0 m/s
Good 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. It is one of the station pages used to read local marine conditions inside the broader California picture.

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. For crews checking marine conditions near San Diego, this buoy acts as a quicker live checkpoint than a generic regional summary alone.

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. The camera block below adds visual confirmation, which is especially useful when the numbers look borderline but not clearly rough.

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What These Conditions Mean

How to read wave height

The current wave reading for buoy 46086 is about 1.8 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 46086 is around 3.0 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

Moderate conditions can still be workable, but they often call for a closer look at wind trend, wave period and boat capability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does buoy 46086 measure?

Buoy 46086 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 46086?

The latest wave height at buoy 46086 is about 1.8 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 46086?

Wind speed at buoy 46086 is currently around 3.0 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 46086 updated?

Buoy 46086 is shown using the latest reporting interval available from NOAA. On this page the current reading was updated 51 mins ago, and trend charts use cached station history for context.

Where is buoy 46086 located?

Buoy 46086 is located near coordinates 32.5040, -118.0290. That position helps you judge how representative the station is for your route, inlet, harbor or offshore area.

Does buoy 46086 have a camera?

Yes. Buoy 46086 currently has camera imagery available, so you can use both the numeric readings and the latest visual sea-state check together.

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