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Buoy 46259 - Wave Height, Wind and Marine Conditions

Waverider Buoy

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Wave

2.4

Wind

—

m/s

Gust

—

m/s

Pressure

—

hPa

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How to Use Buoy 46259 Data

Buoy 46259 shows live marine conditions for Waverider 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 2.4 m for wave height and latest readings are unavailable for wind speed, which currently points to rough 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 45 mins ago. Data is based on the latest buoy observations.

Current Conditions

Wave Height

2.4

Wave Period

15.0

sec

Wind Speed

—

m/s

Wind Gust

—

m/s

Pressure

—

hPa

Data Freshness

45 mins ago

latest report

explore Wind direction: Unavailable water Water temp: 15.6 °C

Conditions Summary

Rough marine conditions

Rough conditions right now. Consider delaying departure unless your plan and vessel are prepared for stronger wind or larger seas.

Condition level

Rough 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: Unavailable

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

Unavailable

Sunrise

13:14 UTC

Sunset

03:10 UTC

Nearest camera station

46011

26.1 nm away

Water temperature

15.6 °C

Nearby region

California

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 46011

3-meter discus buoy w/ seal cage

Distance 26.1 nm Wave 1.9 m Wind 8.0 m/s

Moderate conditions Camera chevron_right

#2 Buoy 46218

Waverider Buoy

Distance 40.1 nm Wave 2.3 m Wind — m/s

Rough conditions chevron_right

#3 Buoy 46215

Waverider Buoy

Distance 40.4 nm Wave 1.5 m Wind — m/s

Moderate conditions chevron_right

#4 Buoy PTGC1

C-MAN Station

Distance 43.3 nm Wave — m Wind 6.7 m/s

Good conditions chevron_right

#5 Buoy PSLC1

Water Level Observation Network

Distance 43.3 nm Wave — m Wind — 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.

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.

travel_explore California region wb_sunny Best in California photo_library Camera Feed wb_sunny Best Conditions

What These Conditions Mean

How to read wave height

The current wave reading for buoy 46259 is about 2.4 m. Smaller numbers usually mean an easier ride, while larger numbers can quickly make offshore travel less comfortable.

Why wind speed matters

Wind speed helps explain how quickly conditions may become rough. If wind data is missing for buoy 46259, compare nearby buoys and recent updates before heading out.

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 46259 measure?

Buoy 46259 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 46259?

The latest wave height at buoy 46259 is about 2.4 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 46259?

Wind speed at buoy 46259 is currently around latest readings are unavailable. Stronger wind can quickly steepen chop and make sea state more difficult even before wave height rises much further.

How often is buoy 46259 updated?

Buoy 46259 is shown using the latest reporting interval available from NOAA. On this page the current reading was updated 45 mins ago, and trend charts use cached station history for context.

Where is buoy 46259 located?

Buoy 46259 is located near coordinates 34.7740, -121.4910. That position helps you judge how representative the station is for your route, inlet, harbor or offshore area.

Does buoy 46259 have a camera?

No camera image is currently available for buoy 46259, so this page relies on buoy observations and nearby station context instead.