National Data Buoy Center NWS Marine Forecast (2024)

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Open Lake Forecast for Lake Erie
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
343 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 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

A ridge averaging 30.20 inches will continue to dominate theweather over the Great Lakes through Friday. A weak frontalboundary will settle south to near Lake Erie and stall on Friday.The front will lift north as a warm front on Saturday as lowpressure of 29.50 inches moves east across the Upper Great Lakes.A cold front with pressure of 29.70 inches will move south acrossthe area Sunday afternoon and evening.

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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
343 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

TONIGHT
Northeast winds 10 knots or less becoming southeast.A chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then a slightchance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Waves 1 footor less.

THURSDAY
Light and variable winds. A slight chance of showersand thunderstorms late. Waves 1 foot or less.

THURSDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 knots or less becoming northeast.Waves 1 foot or less.

FRIDAY
Northeast winds less than 10 knots becoming east. Waves1 foot or less.

FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast.Waves 1 foot or less.

SATURDAY
South winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest. Achance of showers Saturday night. Waves 2 feet or less.

SUNDAY
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest. Achance of showers and thunderstorms during the day. Waves 1 to3 feet.

MONDAY
Northwest winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southeast. Waves2 feet or less.

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
343 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

TONIGHT
North winds 10 knots or less becoming southeast. Achance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then a slightchance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Waves 1 footor less.

THURSDAY
Light and variable winds. A slight chance of showersand thunderstorms late. Waves 1 foot or less.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds less than 10 knots. Waves1 foot or less.

FRIDAY
Northeast winds less than 10 knots. Waves 1 foot orless.

FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds less than 10 knots becoming southeast.Waves 1 foot or less.

SATURDAY
South winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest. Achance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday night. Waves 1 to3 feet.

SUNDAY
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest 10 to15 knots. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms duringthe day. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

MONDAY
Northwest winds 5 to 15 knots becoming south. Waves1 to 3 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
343 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

TONIGHT
Variable winds 10 knots or less becoming southeast. Achance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then a slightchance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Waves 1 footor less.

THURSDAY
Light and variable winds. A slight chance of showersand thunderstorms early. A slight chance of showers andthunderstorms late. Waves 1 foot or less.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds less than 10 knots. Waves1 foot or less.

FRIDAY
Northeast winds less than 10 knots. Waves 1 foot orless.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds less than 10 knots becomingsoutheast. Waves 1 foot or less.

SATURDAY
South winds 10 knots or less becoming southwest 10 to15 knots. A chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday night.Waves 1 foot or less building to 1 to 3 feet.

SUNDAY
Southwest 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 Sunday night.Waves 2 to 4 feet.

MONDAY
Northwest winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest. Waves1 to 3 feet.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

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MAFOR 1921/ERIE WEST 1/3 12300 11200 12300 12100 11200. A chance of showersand thunderstorms this evening. Waves 1 foot or less.

ERIE CENTRAL 1/3 11400 11300 11200 11300 11200 13100. A chance ofshowers and thunderstorms this evening. Waves 1 foot or less.

ERIE EAST 1/3 11500 13400 11300 11200 11800 11700. A chance ofshowers and thunderstorms this evening. Waves 1 foot or less.

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.

What is the best website for boating weather? ›

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).

Where is buoy 44009? ›

Station 44009 (LLNR 168) - DELAWARE BAY 26 NM Southeast of Cape May, NJ.

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.

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 NOAA buoys are there? ›

The NOAA National Data Buoy Center (NDBC), which is part of the National Weather Service, owns and operates 245 data collection platforms — 200 deep-ocean buoys and 45 coastal weather stations on structures such as lighthouses, ocean markers, and other coastal landscapes.

What is the most accurate marine weather app? ›

10 Best Marine Weather Apps for Boaters
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  8. United States Coast Guard.

What wind speed is too high for boating? ›

Some examples of dangerous weather that can occur include strong winds, rough seas, lightning and waterspouts. Generally, wind gusts of 34 knots (39 mph) or more are often strong enough to capsize small boats, especially when they catch the boater off-guard.

What weather app do boat captains use? ›

Windy: Windy offers high-resolution weather forecasts and interactive maps for sailors and boaters. With detailed wind and wave data, it helps users plan their routes and navigate safely on the water. While the app is free to use, some users may find the interface cluttered and overwhelming.

How far are buoys from shore? ›

Buoys should be no more than 200 feet from shore. They should be securely anchored so they will not drift in moderate-to-heavy winds. And they should preferably be made of material which, if a boat accidentally bumps the buoy, will not cause harm.

Where is buoy 44098? ›

Station 44098 - Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160)

Where is buoy 51001? ›

Station 51001 (LLNR 28006) - NORTHWESTERN HAWAII ONE - 188 NM NW of Kauai Island, HI.

What are bowie's in the ocean used for? ›

Mooring buoys support sustainable use by preventing anchor damage on sensitive habitats especially coral formations, seagrass beds, and submerged archaeological resources, while facilitating public access for research, recreation, and tourism.

What is a nomad buoy? ›

NOMAD buoys -- The 6-meter NOMAD is an aluminum-hulled, boat-shaped buoy which provides relatively high cost effectiveness and excellent long-term survivability in severe seas. These buoys are highly directional and have a quick rotational response.

What are the cons of buoys? ›

Disadvantages of Buoys

Sensitive transducers can easily be damaged by boat traffic. Buoys often fall victim to vandalism and theft [6] Fishermen often anchor off buoys to catch the fish attracted to them. Buoys have been found caught in fishing equipment such as nets.

What kind of data does NOAA collect? ›

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 NOAA data used for? ›

We monitor a number of environmental conditions daily, weekly, seasonally, and over years to understand conditions on our planet and changes to our climate. We provide authoritative assessments of the U.S. and global climate. We also maintain one of the most significant archives of environmental data on Earth.

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.

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