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Buoy 46183 - Wave Height, Wind and Marine Conditions

3-meter discus buoy

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Wave

1.2

Wind

9.0

m/s

Gust

11.0

m/s

Pressure

1025.4

hPa

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How to Use Buoy 46183 Data

Buoy 46183 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 1.2 m for wave height and 9.0 m/s for wind speed, which currently points to moderate conditions. It sits inside the broader Gulf of Alaska 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 1 hour ago. Data is based on the latest buoy observations.

Current Conditions

Wave Height

1.2

Wave Period

5.0

sec

Wind Speed

9.0

m/s

Wind Gust

11.0

m/s

Pressure

1025.4

hPa

Data Freshness

1 hour ago

latest report

explore Wind direction: NW 330° water Water temp: 11.9 °C thermostat Air temp: 13.2 °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: NW 330°

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 330°

Sunrise

12:40 UTC

Sunset

05:01 UTC

Nearest camera station

46084

247.0 nm away

Water temperature

11.9 °C

Air temperature

13.2 °C

Nearby region

Gulf of Alaska

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.

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#1 Buoy 46145

3-meter discus buoy

Distance 64.8 nm Wave 1.5 m Wind 11.0 m/s

Moderate conditions chevron_right

#2 Buoy TPXA2

Coastal Marine Station

Distance 71.2 nm Wave — m Wind 3.1 m/s

Good conditions chevron_right

#3 Buoy 46181

3-meter discus buoy

Distance 81.6 nm Wave 0.1 m Wind 5.0 m/s

Good conditions chevron_right

#4 Buoy 46185

3-meter discus buoy

Distance 86.2 nm Wave 1.7 m Wind 11.0 m/s

Moderate conditions chevron_right

#5 Buoy 46208

3-meter discus buoy

Distance 87.5 nm Wave 1.8 m Wind 11.0 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. It is one of the station pages used to read local marine conditions inside the broader Gulf of Alaska 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.

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.

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What These Conditions Mean

How to read wave height

The current wave reading for buoy 46183 is about 1.2 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 46183 is around 9.0 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 46183 measure?

Buoy 46183 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 46183?

The latest wave height at buoy 46183 is about 1.2 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 46183?

Wind speed at buoy 46183 is currently around 9.0 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 46183 updated?

Buoy 46183 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 46183 located?

Buoy 46183 is located near coordinates 53.6200, -131.1000. That position helps you judge how representative the station is for your route, inlet, harbor or offshore area.

Does buoy 46183 have a camera?

No camera image is currently available for buoy 46183, so this page relies on buoy observations and nearby station context instead.