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Florida

Live buoy coverage for Florida coastal and offshore marine conditions.

Good conditions
Stations
118
Avg wave
1.0 m
Avg wind
5.1 kn
Conditions
Good conditions

This region currently includes 118 reporting stations. The overall picture is favorable, with average wave height around 1.0 m and average wind speed around 5.1 kn. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.5 to 1.3 m and wind speeds range from 0.0 to 10.8 kn. 0 stations are in a rough state, 8 call for caution, and 110 currently look relatively manageable. 115 of 118 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 5 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,016.7 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 27 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 42036 (3-meter discus buoy) at 0.5 m wave height and 5.0 kn wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 42357 (Spotter Buoy) at 1.3 m wave height and — kn wind speed.

California

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

Moderate conditions
Stations
93
Avg wave
1.4 m
Avg wind
3.5 kn
Conditions
Moderate conditions

This region currently includes 93 reporting stations. The overall picture is moderate, with average wave height around 1.4 m and average wind speed around 3.5 kn. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.6 to 3.1 m and wind speeds range from 0.0 to 10.3 kn. 6 stations are in a rough state, 14 call for caution, and 73 currently look relatively manageable. 93 of 93 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 15 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,011.7 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 27 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy LJPC1 (C-MAN Station) at 0.6 m wave height and 3.1 kn wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 46213 (Waverider Buoy) at 3.1 m wave height and — kn wind speed.

Gulf of Mexico

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

Good conditions
Stations
192
Avg wave
0.9 m
Avg wind
4.8 kn
Conditions
Good conditions

This region currently includes 192 reporting stations. The overall picture is favorable, with average wave height around 0.9 m and average wind speed around 4.8 kn. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.5 to 1.3 m and wind speeds range from 0.0 to 10.8 kn. 0 stations are in a rough state, 9 call for caution, and 183 currently look relatively manageable. 189 of 192 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 10 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,014.2 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 27 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 42036 (3-meter discus buoy) at 0.5 m wave height and 5.0 kn wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 42357 (Spotter Buoy) at 1.3 m wave height and — kn wind speed.

Hawaii

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

Rough conditions
Stations
22
Avg wave
2.1 m
Avg wind
6.5 kn
Conditions
Rough conditions

This region currently includes 22 reporting stations. The overall picture is rough, with average wave height around 2.1 m and average wind speed around 6.5 kn. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.8 to 2.9 m and wind speeds range from 2.6 to 11.0 kn. 6 stations are in a rough state, 1 call for caution, and 15 currently look relatively manageable. 22 of 22 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 5 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,017.4 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 27 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 51213 (Waverider Buoy) at 0.8 m wave height and — kn wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 51208 (Waverider Buoy) at 2.9 m wave height and — kn wind speed.

Great Lakes

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

Good conditions
Stations
132
Avg wave
0.7 m
Avg wind
6.0 kn
Conditions
Good conditions

This region currently includes 132 reporting stations. The overall picture is favorable, with average wave height around 0.7 m and average wind speed around 6.0 kn. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.0 to 1.7 m and wind speeds range from 0.0 to 14.9 kn. 0 stations are in a rough state, 9 call for caution, and 123 currently look relatively manageable. 126 of 132 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 1 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,024.2 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 17 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 45152 (Buoy) at 0.0 m wave height and 2.0 kn wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 45164 (Buoy) at 1.7 m wave height and 11.0 kn wind speed.

Northeast

Atlantic Northeast buoy network for route and weather awareness.

Moderate conditions
Stations
113
Avg wave
1.0 m
Avg wind
5.5 kn
Conditions
Moderate conditions

This region currently includes 113 reporting stations. The overall picture is moderate, with average wave height around 1.0 m and average wind speed around 5.5 kn. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.3 to 1.8 m and wind speeds range from 0.5 to 12.9 kn. 0 stations are in a rough state, 9 call for caution, and 104 currently look relatively manageable. 113 of 113 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 10 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,027.5 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 27 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 44063 (Moored Buoy) at 0.3 m wave height and 8.0 kn wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 44088 (Waverider Buoy) at 1.8 m wave height and — kn wind speed.

Southeast

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

Moderate conditions
Stations
125
Avg wave
1.0 m
Avg wind
3.7 kn
Conditions
Moderate conditions

This region currently includes 125 reporting stations. The overall picture is moderate, with average wave height around 1.0 m and average wind speed around 3.7 kn. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.6 to 1.4 m and wind speeds range from 1.0 to 6.7 kn. 0 stations are in a rough state, 17 call for caution, and 108 currently look relatively manageable. 122 of 125 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 5 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,019.0 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 27 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 42098 (Waverider Buoy) at 0.6 m wave height and — kn wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 44095 (Waverider Buoy) at 1.4 m wave height and — kn wind speed.

Pacific Northwest

Regional buoy intelligence for Washington and Oregon waters.

Moderate conditions
Stations
52
Avg wave
1.4 m
Avg wind
4.5 kn
Conditions
Moderate conditions

This region currently includes 52 reporting stations. The overall picture is moderate, with average wave height around 1.4 m and average wind speed around 4.5 kn. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.2 to 2.4 m and wind speeds range from 1.0 to 12.0 kn. 1 stations are in a rough state, 12 call for caution, and 39 currently look relatively manageable. 51 of 52 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 8 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,015.9 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 27 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 46131 (3-meter discus buoy) at 0.2 m wave height and 3.0 kn wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 46015 (3-meter discus buoy w/ seal cage) at 2.4 m wave height and 10.0 kn wind speed.

Caribbean

Trade-wind and swell overview for Caribbean marine routes.

Moderate conditions
Stations
77
Avg wave
1.1 m
Avg wind
5.3 kn
Conditions
Moderate conditions

This region currently includes 77 reporting stations. The overall picture is moderate, with average wave height around 1.1 m and average wind speed around 5.3 kn. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.7 to 2.0 m and wind speeds range from 2.6 to 9.0 kn. 0 stations are in a rough state, 5 call for caution, and 72 currently look relatively manageable. 74 of 77 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 8 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,017.0 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 27 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 41115 (Waverider Buoy) at 0.7 m wave height and — kn wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 41043 (3-meter foam buoy) at 2.0 m wave height and — kn wind speed.

Gulf of Alaska

High-latitude Pacific buoy monitoring for severe weather awareness.

Moderate conditions
Stations
114
Avg wave
1.5 m
Avg wind
4.3 kn
Conditions
Moderate conditions

This region currently includes 114 reporting stations. The overall picture is moderate, with average wave height around 1.5 m and average wind speed around 4.3 kn. Across the region, observed wave heights range from 0.1 to 3.4 m and wind speeds range from 0.0 to 12.4 kn. 2 stations are in a rough state, 10 call for caution, and 102 currently look relatively manageable. 114 of 114 stations have updated within the last 2 hours, and camera coverage is available at 12 stations. Average pressure across the region is about 1,015.1 hPa. The newest regional observation came in 25 mins ago. The calmest reading right now comes from Buoy 46181 (3-meter discus buoy) at 0.1 m wave height and 4.0 kn wind speed. The most exposed station in the region is Buoy 46066 (3-meter discus buoy) at 3.4 m wave height and 8.0 kn wind speed.

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