Nantucket
NDBC buoy 44008
Observed , 36 minutes ago
Hazardous
Strong NE winds at 29 kn gusting to 35 kn. High seas seas at 14 ft with 9 second dominant period from the ENE. Water 64°F, air 61°F. Tonight: NE Winds 30 to 40 Kt.
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Speed
29kn
Gust
35kn
Direction
40° NE
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours27 to 31 kn
Waves
14ft
Period
9 s
Direction
78° ENE
Last 11 hours11 to 14 ft
Air temp
61°F
61 to 63°F today
Water temp
64°F
64 to 69°F today
Pressure
1028mbar
Tendency
Rising
3 hour change
+0.9 mbar
Last 11 hours1027 to 1028 mbar
Zone forecast
Tonight
NE Winds 30 to 40 Kt. Seas 11 to 19 Ft.
Thu
NE Winds 30 to 40 Kt. Seas 12 to 20 Ft.
Thu Night
NE Winds 35 to 45 Kt, Increasing to 40 to 50 Kt. Seas 15 to 25 Ft. Rain Likely.
Synopsis
Strong high pressure continues to build S into the area this evening, while a stationary front persists S of the waters. The high will shift E later tonight. Low pressure develops along the stalled front S of the area this evening, then remains nearly stationary just S of the area later tonight through Thu while broadening and strengthening. The low will drift N across the outer Mid-Atlantic waters Thu night and Fri, then continues moving N into the area Fri night. The low will stall near Georges Bank Sat through Sun night while slowly weakening, before finally moving E Mon and Mon night. Mariners should continue monitoring forecasts for the low pressure, and consider avoidance plans as needed. This will be a long duration event, impactful to the mariner.
NWS zone Georges Bank between Cape Cod and 68W north of 1000 FM
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 61 to 63°F, water 64 to 69°F, pressure 1,027 to 1,028 mbar over the same window.
Common questions
How often does buoy 44008 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes. Wave height and period update about every 30 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy 44008?
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Watches, warnings, and advisories for Georges Bank between Cape Cod and 68W north of 1000 FM appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.
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Station 44008
40°29'46" N 69°15'00" W · 3D13 · owned and maintained by NDBC
Measured on the water by 1,000+ NOAA buoys. Observations from the National Data Buoy Center, forecasts and advisories from the National Weather Service. Not for navigation.