Bethany beach
NDBC buoy 44084
Observed , 1 hour ago
Hazardous
Gale Warning in effect. Very rough seas at 9 ft with 11 second dominant period from the ENE. Water 71°F. Tonight: NE Winds 30 To 35 Kt.
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Gale Warning issued September 23 at 2:27PM EDT until September 25 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Get Buoycast for iPhoneWaves
8.9ft
Period
11 s
Direction
64° ENE
Last 11 hours7.9 to 9.5 ft
Water temp
71°F
Last 11 hours71 to 72°F
Zone forecast
Tonight
NE Winds 30 To 35 Kt. Seas 12 To 14 Ft. Wave Detail: E 14 Ft At 10 Seconds. A Slight Chance Of Showers Late This Evening.
Thu
NE Winds Around 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 45 Kt. Seas 13 To 14 Ft. Wave Detail: E 14 Ft At 11 Seconds.
Thu Night
NE Winds 25 To 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 45 Kt. Seas 11 To 14 Ft. Wave Detail: E 14 Ft At 11 Seconds.
Synopsis
Low pressure developing off the North Carolina coast and high pressure located north of the region will keep persistent Northeast winds in place through the weekend. The low looks to make its closest approach to the region later Friday or early Saturday.
NWS zone Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 9 hours.
4 stations within 30 NM
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Get Buoycast for iPhoneCommon questions
How often does buoy 44084 report?
temperature update about every 10 minutes. Wave height and period update about every 30 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy 44084?
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 Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm 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 44084 measured?
This page shows measurements only. Buoycast Pro charts the NOAA forecast against them so you can see where the two diverge.
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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting wind, air temperature or 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 44084
38°32'13" N 75°02'38" W · owned and maintained by SCRIPPS
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.