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Buoy SPTM4 - Wave Height, Wind and Marine Conditions

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Wave

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meters

Wind

5.7

knots

Gust

7.7

knots

Pressure

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hPa

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How to Use Buoy SPTM4 Data

Buoy SPTM4 shows live marine conditions for GLOS Weather Station, 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 5.7 kn for wind speed, which currently points to good conditions. It sits inside the broader Great Lakes 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

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Wave Period

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sec

Wind Speed

5.7

Wind Gust

7.7

Pressure

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hPa

Data Freshness

1 hour ago

latest report

explore Wind direction: NE 40°

Conditions Summary

Conditions are turning more demanding

Conditions are worsening. Watch wave height, wind speed and pressure before deciding to go out.

Condition level

Good conditions

Trend

worsening

Conditions are stable with limited trend signal.

Signal watch

Wave: stable

Wind: increasing

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: NE 40°

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

NE 40°

Sunrise

09:57 UTC

Sunset

01:02 UTC

Nearest camera station

45012

261.2 nm away

Nearby region

Great Lakes

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.

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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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 Great Lakes 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

Wave height is one of the clearest comfort and safety signals for buoy SPTM4. 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 SPTM4 is around 5.7 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

Good conditions generally point to calmer seas and lighter wind, but boaters should still check local changes and station freshness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does buoy SPTM4 measure?

Buoy SPTM4 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 SPTM4?

The latest wave height at buoy SPTM4 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 SPTM4?

Wind speed at buoy SPTM4 is currently around 5.7 kn. Stronger wind can quickly steepen chop and make sea state more difficult even before wave height rises much further.

How often is buoy SPTM4 updated?

Buoy SPTM4 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 SPTM4 located?

Buoy SPTM4 is located near coordinates 44.7130, -83.2730. That position helps you judge how representative the station is for your route, inlet, harbor or offshore area.

Does buoy SPTM4 have a camera?

No camera image is currently available for buoy SPTM4, so this page relies on buoy observations and nearby station context instead.