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Buoy 51001 - Wave Height, Wind and Marine Conditions

2.1-meter ionomer foam buoy

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Wave
—
meters
Wind
5.0
knots
Gust
6.0
knots
Pressure
1016.9
hPa

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How to Use Buoy 51001 Data

Buoy 51001 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 latest readings are unavailable for wave height and 5.0 kn for wind speed, which currently points to moderate conditions. It sits inside the broader Hawaii 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 40 mins ago. Data is based on the latest buoy observations.

Current Conditions

Wave Height
—
m
Wave Period
—
sec
Wind Speed
5.0
kn
Wind Gust
6.0
kn
Pressure
1016.9
hPa
Data Freshness
40 mins ago
latest report
explore Wind direction: E 70° water Water temp: 25.6 °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 limited trend signal.
Signal watch
Wave: stable
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: E 70°

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

Marine Details

Wind direction
E 70°
Sunrise
15:59 UTC
Sunset
05:38 UTC
Nearest camera station
51101
7.5 nm away
Water temperature
25.6 °C
Nearby region
Hawaii

This station currently provides wave, wind, pressure and temperature context. Tide, visibility and 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.

wb_sunny Best conditions
#1 Buoy 51101
3-meter foam buoy
Distance 7.5 nm Wave — m Wind 5.0 kn
Good conditions Camera chevron_right
#2 Buoy 51208
Waverider Buoy
Distance 188.7 nm Wave 1.3 m Wind — kn
Moderate conditions chevron_right
#3 Buoy NWWH1
Water Level Observation Network
Distance 211.5 nm Wave — m Wind 4.1 kn
Good conditions chevron_right
#4 Buoy 51201
Waverider Buoy
Distance 273.9 nm Wave 0.8 m Wind — kn
Good conditions chevron_right
#5 Buoy 51212
Waverider Buoy
Distance 286.1 nm Wave 1.4 m Wind — kn
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 Hawaii 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. The camera block below adds visual confirmation, which is especially useful when the numbers look borderline but not clearly rough.

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

What These Conditions Mean

How to read wave height

Wave height is one of the clearest comfort and safety signals for buoy 51001. When the latest wave reading is missing, nearby stations and regional trend pages help fill in the picture.

Why wind speed matters

The wind reading for buoy 51001 is around 5.0 kn. 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 51001 measure?

Buoy 51001 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 51001?

The latest wave height at buoy 51001 is about latest readings are unavailable. 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 51001?

Wind speed at buoy 51001 is currently around 5.0 kn. Stronger wind can quickly steepen chop and make sea state more difficult even before wave height rises much further.

How often is buoy 51001 updated?

Buoy 51001 is shown using the latest reporting interval available from NOAA. On this page the current reading was updated 40 mins ago, and trend charts use cached station history for context.

Where is buoy 51001 located?

Buoy 51001 is located near coordinates 24.4750, -162.0300. That position helps you judge how representative the station is for your route, inlet, harbor or offshore area.

Does buoy 51001 have a camera?

Yes. Buoy 51001 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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