National Data Buoy Center NWS Marine Forecast (2024)

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Nearshore Marine Forecast
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
431 AM EDT Mon Aug 26 2024

For waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.

LEZ020-261515
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor
431 AM EDT Mon Aug 26 2024

TODAY
Light and variable winds. Mostly sunny.

TONIGHT
Southwest winds less than 10 knots. Partly cloudy.

TUESDAY
South winds 10 knots or less becoming southwest.Mostly sunny.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds less than 10 knots. A chance ofshowers and thunderstorms.

WEDNESDAY
West winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast. Achance of showers and thunderstorms.

THURSDAY
Northeast winds 10 knots or less becoming east.Partly cloudy.

FRIDAY
South winds 10 knots or less becoming southwest. Achance of showers and thunderstorms during the day, then showersand thunderstorms likely Friday night.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

The water temperature off Buffalo is 71 degrees.

LOZ030-261515
Lower Niagara River
431 AM EDT Mon Aug 26 2024

TODAY
Light and variable winds. Mostly sunny.

TONIGHT
East winds less than 10 knots. Partly cloudy.

TUESDAY
South winds 10 knots or less becoming southwest.Mostly sunny.

TUESDAY NIGHT
South winds 10 knots or less becoming southwest.A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

WEDNESDAY
West winds 5 to 10 knots becoming east. A chance ofshowers and thunderstorms.

THURSDAY
Northeast winds 10 knots or less becoming east.Partly cloudy.

FRIDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest. Achance of showers and thunderstorms during the day, then showersand thunderstorms likely Friday night.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

LEZ040-041-261515
Buffalo to Ripley along Lake Erie
431 AM EDT Mon Aug 26 2024

TODAY
South winds less than 10 knots becoming northwest.Sunny. Waves 1 foot or less.

TONIGHT
Southwest winds less than 10 knots becoming south.Partly cloudy. Waves 1 foot or less.

TUESDAY
South winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest. Sunny.Waves 1 foot or less.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 10 knots or less. A chance ofshowers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 foot or less.

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

THURSDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast.Partly to mostly cloudy. Waves 1 foot or less.

FRIDAY
South winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest. A chanceof showers and thunderstorms during the day, then showers andthunderstorms likely Friday night. Waves 2 feet or less.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

LOZ042-261515
Niagara River to Hamlin Beach along Lake Ontario
431 AM EDT Mon Aug 26 2024

TODAY
Southwest winds less than 10 knots becoming northeast.Sunny. Waves 1 foot or less.

TONIGHT
East winds less than 10 knots becoming south. Partlycloudy. Waves 1 foot or less.

TUESDAY
South winds 10 knots or less becoming east. Mostlysunny. Waves 1 foot or less.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots becomingsouthwest. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 foot orless.

WEDNESDAY
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northeast. Achance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 2 feet or lessbuilding to 2 to 3 feet.

THURSDAY
East winds 5 to 15 knots. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 to3 feet.

FRIDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest. Achance of showers and thunderstorms during the day, then showersand thunderstorms likely Friday night. Waves 2 feet or less.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

LOZ043-044-261515
Hamlin Beach to Mexico Bay along Lake Ontarioincluding Irondequoit Bay
431 AM EDT Mon Aug 26 2024

TODAY
Southwest winds less than 10 knots becoming north.Sunny. Waves 1 foot or less.

TONIGHT
Northeast winds less than 10 knots becoming south.Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Waves1 foot or less.

TUESDAY
South winds 10 knots or less becoming east. Sunny.Waves 1 foot or less.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Southeast winds 10 knots or less becomingsouthwest. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 foot orless.

WEDNESDAY
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northeast. Achance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

THURSDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southeast.Partly cloudy. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

FRIDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south. A chanceof showers and thunderstorms during the day, then showers andthunderstorms likely Friday night. Waves 2 feet or less.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

The water temperature off Rochester is 72 degrees.

LOZ045-261515
Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River along Lake Ontario
431 AM EDT Mon Aug 26 2024

TODAY
South winds 10 knots or less becoming west. Sunny. Waves1 foot or less.

TONIGHT
Southwest winds less than 10 knots becoming south.Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Waves1 foot or less.

TUESDAY
South winds 5 to 10 knots. Sunny. Waves 1 foot orless.

TUESDAY NIGHT
South winds 10 knots or less. A chance ofshowers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers andthunderstorms likely overnight. Waves 1 foot or less.

WEDNESDAY
North winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northeast.Showers and thunderstorms likely during the day, then a chance ofshowers and thunderstorms Wednesday night. Waves 2 feet or less.

THURSDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southeast.Partly cloudy. Waves 1 foot or less.

FRIDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 15 to20 knots. A chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day,then showers and thunderstorms likely Friday night. Waves 1 to3 feet.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

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National Data Buoy Center NWS Marine Forecast (2024)

FAQs

What is the best site for marine weather forecast? ›

The National Weather Service (NWS) Marine Weather Services Program offers a broad range of marine forecast and warning products in graphical and text (low bandwidth) formats (See Tabs above).

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.

What is the marine forecast for Surf City NJ? ›

Breezy W winds with moderate choppy seas. Small mid period waves. Winds: W 10 to 14 knots. Seas: ESE 3 feet at 10 seconds.

What is the marine forecast for Cape May Delaware Bay? ›

W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 12 seconds and NW 2 ft at 3 seconds. A chance of showers and tstms in the evening.

What weather app do sailors use? ›

windy. app. Aimed squarely at sailors and watersports enthusiasts. Offers wind and wave conditions in thousands of spots around the coast, giving cloud cover, rain and temperature up to 10 days ahead.

What is the most reliable weather site? ›

Top 15 Weather Websites with Accurate Forecast
  • BBC Weather.
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  • AccuWeather.
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  • TimeandDate.
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Is data from NOAA free? ›

The NOAA datasets made available through NODD are free for all users to access with no use restrictions and do not require any registration to access.

How many locations does NOAA have? ›

The NMFS operates twelve headquarters offices, five regional offices, six fisheries science centers, and more than 20 laboratories throughout the United States and U.S. territories, which are the sites of research and management of marine resources.

Where does NOAA get its information? ›

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.

What is the marine forecast for Egg Harbor New Jersey? ›

Egg Harbor Marine Weather & Wind Forecast - Buoyweather. Light and variable winds with smooth seas. Very small very short period waves. Winds: NE 5 to 8 knots.

What are the sea conditions in Barnegat Inlet? ›

Light W winds with a slight chop. Small mid period waves. Winds: W 6 to 7 knots. Seas: ESE 5 feet at 11 seconds.

What is the marine weather like in Lewes, Delaware? ›

Light WSW winds with a slight chop. Very small short period waves. Winds: WSW 8 to 10 knots. Seas: SE 2 feet at 7 seconds.

Does Cape May ferry run in bad weather? ›

Does the Ferry travel in the wind, rain and snow? Yes we do. In fact, weather-related impacts to our service are very few and far between. While passenger safety will always be our top priority, the Ferry can and regularly does sail in the rain, snow, and wind.

What is the marine forecast for Cape St Francis? ›

Marine Forecast

Tonight and Thursday. Wind variable 10 to 15 knots increasing to northeast 15 to 20 late overnight then veering to east 10 to 15 Thursday evening. Showers ending Thursday afternoon.

What is the marine forecast for Port Fairy? ›

Moderate to strong NW winds with choppy seas. Moderate mid period waves. Winds: NW 16 to 20 knots. Seas: WSW 8 feet at 10 seconds.

Which is a source of weather forecast information for a boat? ›

Most commercial radio and television stations give marine weather broadcasts during the boating season, with updates several times a day. Other sources of weather information include NOAA, the National Weather Service, and other government agencies.

How do you predict marine weather? ›

They also rely on ocean observations (e.g., wave heights, water temperatures) from coastal stations, fixed and drifting buoys, and ships. Forecasters interpret weather forecast guidance from several numerical weather prediction models, which are computer simulations of the atmosphere.

What is the ocean weather service? ›

Ocean Weather Services provides forensic marine weather analysis reports for Admiralty Lawyers and Marine Insurers. In addition, we provide accurate ocean storm and hurricane tracking services as well as global ocean weather routing services to the maritime industry.

What is the best long range weather forecast website? ›

AccuWeather gathers the best and most comprehensive weather data to deliver forecasts with Superior Accuracy. Forecasts are pinpointed for every location on Earth and extend further ahead than any other source.

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