Stingray point
NDBC buoy 44058
Observed , 48 minutes ago
Elevated
Rest of today
Light W winds at 6 kn gusting to 8 kn, easing. Rippled seas at 1 ft. Water 62°F, air 57°F. Next low tide at 4:49 PM (0 ft). Rest of Today: NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt early this afternoon, then becoming SW 10 to 15 kt late.
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Speed
5.8kn
Gust
7.8kn
Direction
280° W
Trend
Easing
Last 11 hours5.8 to 23 kn
Waves
0.7ft
Last 11 hours0.7 to 3 ft
Air temp
57°F
50 to 57°F today
Water temp
62°F
61 to 63°F today
Tides
Next low
4:49 PM
0.1 ft
Then high
10:18 PM
1 ft
Predicted, Windmill Point Light0.1 to 1.3 ft
Zone forecast
Rest of Today
NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt early this afternoon, then becoming SW 10 to 15 kt late. Gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Tonight
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the late evening and early morning, then becoming W 10 to 15 kt late. Gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
Mon
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
Synopsis
Breezy conditions continue today. Additional advisories may be needed tonight into Monday as another dry cold front approaches and crosses the waters. High pressure brings benign conditions beyond Monday. Low pressure likely nears the area by late week, bringing the potential for elevated winds and seas.
NWS zone Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 50 to 57°F, water 61 to 63°F over the same window.
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How often does buoy 44058 report?
Wind and temperature update about every 10 minutes. Wave height and period update about every 30 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy 44058?
Buoycast Pro lets you set your own limits on wind, waves or pressure and sends a threshold notification when this buoy crosses them.
Does this page show NOAA warnings for this area?
Watches, warnings, and advisories for Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.
Can I see the forecast against what buoy 44058 measured?
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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting barometric pressure. Conditions above come from the sensors it does carry, and the forecast, tides and sun times on this page are regional rather than measured at the buoy.
Station 44058
37°34'01" N 76°15'25" W · owned and maintained by Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS)
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.