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Florida

Live buoy coverage for Florida coastal and offshore marine conditions.

Good conditions
Stations
116
Avg wave
0.7 m
Avg wind
3.0 m/s
Conditions
Good conditions

This region currently includes 116 reporting stations. The overall picture is favorable, with average wave height around 0.7 m and average wind speed around 3.0 m/s. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.2 to 1.4 m and wind speeds range from 0.0 to 8.0 m/s. 0 stations are in a rough state, 3 call for caution, and 113 currently look relatively manageable. 113 of 116 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 4 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,019.1 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 26 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 42095 (Waverider Buoy) at 0.2 m wave height and — m/s wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 41117 (Waverider Buoy) at 1.4 m wave height and — m/s wind speed.

California

Pacific swell, coastal wind and pressure trends for California waters.

Moderate conditions
Stations
89
Avg wave
1.3 m
Avg wind
2.0 m/s
Conditions
Moderate conditions

This region currently includes 89 reporting stations. The overall picture is moderate, with average wave height around 1.3 m and average wind speed around 2.0 m/s. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.8 to 2.5 m and wind speeds range from 0.0 to 10.0 m/s. 2 stations are in a rough state, 18 call for caution, and 69 currently look relatively manageable. 89 of 89 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 15 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,015.7 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 21 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy LJPC1 (C-MAN Station) at 0.8 m wave height and 1.0 m/s wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 46213 (Waverider Buoy) at 2.5 m wave height and — m/s wind speed.

Gulf of Mexico

Operational buoy data for Gulf wave, wind and pressure monitoring.

Good conditions
Stations
185
Avg wave
0.7 m
Avg wind
2.8 m/s
Conditions
Good conditions

This region currently includes 185 reporting stations. The overall picture is favorable, with average wave height around 0.7 m and average wind speed around 2.8 m/s. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.2 to 1.4 m and wind speeds range from 0.0 to 8.0 m/s. 0 stations are in a rough state, 3 call for caution, and 182 currently look relatively manageable. 182 of 185 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 8 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,018.2 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 21 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 42095 (Waverider Buoy) at 0.2 m wave height and — m/s wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 41117 (Waverider Buoy) at 1.4 m wave height and — m/s wind speed.

Hawaii

Island-focused buoy data for Hawaii swell and wind monitoring.

Rough conditions
Stations
20
Avg wave
2.1 m
Avg wind
2.9 m/s
Conditions
Rough conditions

This region currently includes 20 reporting stations. The overall picture is rough, with average wave height around 2.1 m and average wind speed around 2.9 m/s. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 1.6 to 2.5 m and wind speeds range from 0.0 to 8.0 m/s. 4 stations are in a rough state, 3 call for caution, and 13 currently look relatively manageable. 20 of 20 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 4 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,010.2 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 31 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy HRRH1 (NERRS Weather Station) at — m wave height and 0.0 m/s wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 51208 (Waverider Buoy) at 2.5 m wave height and — m/s wind speed.

Great Lakes

Real-time lake buoy intelligence for wind and wave changes.

Good conditions
Stations
160
Avg wave
0.5 m
Avg wind
4.9 m/s
Conditions
Good conditions

This region currently includes 160 reporting stations. The overall picture is favorable, with average wave height around 0.5 m and average wind speed around 4.9 m/s. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.1 to 1.3 m and wind speeds range from 0.0 to 13.4 m/s. 0 stations are in a rough state, 4 call for caution, and 156 currently look relatively manageable. 154 of 160 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 5 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,013.8 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 16 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 45187 (Moored Buoy) at 0.1 m wave height and 2.0 m/s wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 45136 (Buoy) at 1.3 m wave height and 8.0 m/s wind speed.

Northeast

Atlantic Northeast buoy network for route and weather awareness.

Good conditions
Stations
115
Avg wave
0.5 m
Avg wind
3.4 m/s
Conditions
Good conditions

This region currently includes 115 reporting stations. The overall picture is favorable, with average wave height around 0.5 m and average wind speed around 3.4 m/s. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.3 to 1.0 m and wind speeds range from 0.0 to 9.3 m/s. 0 stations are in a rough state, 1 call for caution, and 114 currently look relatively manageable. 115 of 115 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 9 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,024.4 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 31 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 44072 (Moored Buoy) at 0.3 m wave height and 6.0 m/s wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 44150 (6-meter NOMAD buoy) at 1.0 m wave height and 6.0 m/s wind speed.

Southeast

Live buoy conditions across Southeast U.S. marine zones.

Good conditions
Stations
132
Avg wave
0.8 m
Avg wind
2.9 m/s
Conditions
Good conditions

This region currently includes 132 reporting stations. The overall picture is favorable, with average wave height around 0.8 m and average wind speed around 2.9 m/s. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.2 to 1.4 m and wind speeds range from 0.0 to 9.0 m/s. 0 stations are in a rough state, 6 call for caution, and 126 currently look relatively manageable. 127 of 132 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 6 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,020.8 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 21 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 42095 (Waverider Buoy) at 0.2 m wave height and — m/s wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 41076 (Moored Buoy) at 1.4 m wave height and — m/s wind speed.

Pacific Northwest

Regional buoy intelligence for Washington and Oregon waters.

Moderate conditions
Stations
53
Avg wave
1.1 m
Avg wind
3.2 m/s
Conditions
Moderate conditions

This region currently includes 53 reporting stations. The overall picture is moderate, with average wave height around 1.1 m and average wind speed around 3.2 m/s. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.2 to 2.1 m and wind speeds range from 0.0 to 10.0 m/s. 1 stations are in a rough state, 7 call for caution, and 45 currently look relatively manageable. 49 of 53 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 8 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,024.2 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 31 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 46131 (3-meter discus buoy) at 0.2 m wave height and 6.0 m/s wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 46229 (Waverider Buoy) at 2.1 m wave height and — m/s wind speed.

Caribbean

Trade-wind and swell overview for Caribbean marine routes.

Good conditions
Stations
75
Avg wave
0.5 m
Avg wind
4.3 m/s
Conditions
Good conditions

This region currently includes 75 reporting stations. The overall picture is favorable, with average wave height around 0.5 m and average wind speed around 4.3 m/s. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.2 to 1.0 m and wind speeds range from 0.0 to 12.0 m/s. 0 stations are in a rough state, 1 call for caution, and 74 currently look relatively manageable. 72 of 75 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 7 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,017.3 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 31 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 42095 (Waverider Buoy) at 0.2 m wave height and — m/s wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 41121 (Waverider Buoy) at 1.0 m wave height and — m/s wind speed.

Gulf of Alaska

High-latitude Pacific buoy monitoring for severe weather awareness.

Moderate conditions
Stations
117
Avg wave
1.6 m
Avg wind
5.6 m/s
Conditions
Moderate conditions

This region currently includes 117 reporting stations. The overall picture is moderate, with average wave height around 1.6 m and average wind speed around 5.6 m/s. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.3 to 2.8 m and wind speeds range from 0.0 to 14.9 m/s. 2 stations are in a rough state, 7 call for caution, and 108 currently look relatively manageable. 117 of 117 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 14 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,016.0 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 29 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 46181 (3-meter discus buoy) at 0.3 m wave height and 8.0 m/s wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 46205 (3-meter discus buoy) at 2.8 m wave height and 12.0 m/s wind speed.

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