National Data Buoy Center NWS Marine Forecast (2024)

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Open Lake Forecast for Lake Erie
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
346 PM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

For waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on Lake Erie

Waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest1/3 of the wave spectrum. Occasional wave height is the average ofthe highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

SYNOPSIS

High pressure 30.00 inches will gradually build east toward theEast Coast through Tuesday morning. Low pressure 29.30 inchescentered over Ontario will lift a warm front east across Lake ErieTuesday before dragging a cold front east on Wednesday. Highpressure 30.00 inches builds east over the eastern Great Lakes byThursday and Friday. Another warm front will lift across the lakeFriday night into Saturday.

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Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NMoffshoreline to US-Canadian border
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US
Canadian border
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US
Canadian border
346 PM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

TONIGHT
Southeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming south. Waves2 feet or less.

TUESDAY
South winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest. Aslight chance of showers and thunderstorms early, then showerslikely with a chance of thunderstorms late in the morning. Achance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves 1 to3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west10 to 15 knots. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 to3 feet.

WEDNESDAY
West winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest. Achance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 2 feet or less.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming north.A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Waves 1 to2 feet.

THURSDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots becoming east. Waves 2 feetor less.

FRIDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming south. A chanceof showers and thunderstorms Friday night. Waves 2 feet or less.

SATURDAY
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest.Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms during the day,then a chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday night. Waves1 to 3 feet.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

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Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US
Canadian border
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
346 PM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

TONIGHT
Southwest winds 5 to 15 knots becoming south. Waves2 feet or less.

TUESDAY
South winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest. Achance of showers and thunderstorms from late morning on. Waves1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west10 to 15 knots. A chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight.Waves 2 to 4 feet.

WEDNESDAY
West winds around 10 knots. Showers likely with achance of thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming north.A chance of showers in the evening. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

THURSDAY
North winds 5 to 15 knots becoming east. Waves 1 to2 feet.

FRIDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming south. A chanceof showers and thunderstorms Friday night. Waves 2 feet or less.

SATURDAY
South winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 10 to15 knots. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms duringthe day, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturdaynight. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

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Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US
Canadian border-Geneva-on-the
Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US
Canadian border
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US
Canadian border
346 PM EDT Mon Jun 24 2024

TONIGHT
West winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest. Waves1 to 3 feet.

TUESDAY
South winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest. Aslight chance of showers and thunderstorms late in the morning. Achance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves 1 to3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west10 to 15 knots. A chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight.Waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.

WEDNESDAY
West winds 10 to 15 knots. Showers likely with achance of thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
West winds 10 to 15 knots becoming north. Achance of showers in the evening. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

THURSDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots becoming east. Waves 2 feetor less.

FRIDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming south. A chanceof showers Friday night. Waves 2 feet or less.

SATURDAY
South winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 10 to15 knots. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms duringthe day, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturdaynight. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

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MAFOR 2421/ERIE WEST 1/3 12300 11400 11410 11420 13520. A chance of showersand thunderstorms Tuesday. Waves 2 feet or less tonight. Waves 1to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet Tuesday.

ERIE CENTRAL 1/3 11610 12500 12410 11420 12520. A chance ofshowers and thunderstorms Tuesday. Waves 2 feet or less tonight.Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet Tuesday.

ERIE EAST 1/3 11610 12600 11500 12410 12510. A chance of showersand thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

National Data Buoy Center NWS Marine Forecast (2024)

FAQs

What is the National Data Buoy Center? ›

The National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) is a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS). NDBC designs, develops, operates, and maintains a network of data collecting buoys and coastal stations.

How are NOAA buoys anchored? ›

Even the direction of wave propagation can be measured on many of NOAA's buoys. The buoys can face rough weather and are anchored using anything from chains in shallow waters to heavy-duty, polypropylene rope in deeper waters. The buoys are serviced every two years to try to keep up with corrosion.

What is the ocean condition in Atlantic City? ›

Moderate to strong W winds with choppy seas. Moderate short period waves. Winds: W 15 to 25 knots. Seas: S 5 feet at 8 seconds.

What is the marine weather forecast for Surf City NJ? ›

Moderate to strong SSW winds with choppy seas. Very small very short period waves. Winds: SSW 16 to 19 knots. Seas: S 2 feet at 4 seconds.

How many buoys does NOAA have? ›

Caption: The weather buoy, shown here, is one of 103 weather buoys operated and maintained by NOAA's National Data Buoy Center.

Where does NOAA get its data? ›

NOAA satellites observe the Earth from space, constantly scanning the planet to collect the most up-to-date data about the atmosphere, land, and oceans. This information is vital to our daily lives—and is in fact the basis for every weather forecast.

How do noaa buoys stay in place? ›

As technology has advanced, pin anchors are being replaced with stronger u-bolt anchors in hard and rocky areas. In sandy or muddy areas, spade-shaped Manta Ray® anchors are hydraulically jackhammered into the sediment.

Are buoys chained down? ›

Weather buoys range in diameter from 1.5–12 metres (5–40 ft). Those that are placed in shallow waters are smaller in size and moored using only chains, while those in deeper waters use a combination of chains, nylon, and buoyant polypropylene.

What are the disadvantages of weather buoys? ›

In some cases, buoys can produce erroneous directional information. Because buoys measure the wave field at one physical location, they do not have enough information to accurately measure wave direction and spreading under many circ*mstances.

Is it safe to swim in Atlantic City ocean? ›

Atlantic City had the first paid, professional lifesaving squad in the world, and they're still tops in making sure you stay safe on our New Jersey beaches. Lifeguards are on duty from 10 AM - 6 PM at various locations along our Atlantic City beaches, from Caspian Ave. to Jackson Ave.

How far above sea level is Atlantic City? ›

Is the Atlantic Ocean growing or sinking? ›

Approximately 180 million years ago, the supercontinent Pangea broke up, forming the Atlantic Ocean between continents. Since then, the Atlantic Ocean has been growing gradually — over the course of millions of years, it has expanded at a rate of about 1.5 inches per year, Insider said.

How rough is the sea today? ›

Moderate or rough, becoming moderate. Showers.

How big are the waves today in New Jersey? ›

Forecast Details
SURFSWELL
6am1 ft choppy1.2ft 8s ESE
12pm1 ft choppy1.3ft 6s ESE
6pm1 ft fair1.3ft 6s SE

How tall are the waves in Barnegat Light? ›

MyForecast App
WavesWave Height
MorningSmall waves2 ft
AfternoonSmall waves3 ft
EveningSmall waves4 ft
NightSmall waves4 ft
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How many NOAA offices are there? ›

The California Coastal Office includes four offices located in Yreka, Arcata, Santa Rosa, and Long Beach.

What is NOAA reception? ›

NOAA Weather Satellite Antennas

The NOAA APT weather satellites broadcast their signal at about 137 MHz, and their signals are also right hand circularly polarized (RHCP), which means you will need a right hand circularly polarized antenna to properly receive the signals.

What is NOAA ports? ›

This NOAA system, called PORTS® (short for Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System), is deployed in many busy waterways throughout the U.S. to provide key environmental parameters — including water levels, currents, waves, salinity, bridge clearance (air gap), winds, air and water temperature, and visibility.

Where is the National Ocean Service located? ›

National Ocean Service
National Ocean Survey (1970–1983) National Ocean Service (1983–present)
Agency overview
FormedOctober 9, 1970
JurisdictionFederal government of the United States
Headquarters1305 East-West Highway Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. 38°59′30″N 77°01′48″W
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