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NDBC buoy 44100
Observed , 54 minutes ago
Hazardous
Gale Warning in effect. High seas seas at 13 ft with 7 second dominant period from the NE. Water 75°F, air 73°F. Next low tide at 12:10 AM (1 ft). This Afternoon: NE Winds 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 40 Kt.
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Gale Warning issued September 23 at 1:04PM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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13ft
Period
7 s
Direction
45° NE
Last 11 hours11 to 13 ft
Air temp
73°F
72 to 76°F today
Water temp
75°F
75 to 76°F today
Tides
Next low
12:10 AM
0.7 ft
Then high
6:21 AM
3.5 ft
Predicted, DUCK PIER0.7 to 3.7 ft
Zone forecast
This Afternoon
NE Winds 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 40 Kt. Seas 11 To 13 Ft, Occasionally To 19 Ft. Wave Detail: NE 13 Ft At 9 Seconds. A Chance Of Showers With A Slight Chance Of Tstms.
Tonight
NE Winds 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 40 Kt. Seas 13 To 15 Ft, Occasionally To 22 Ft. Wave Detail: NE 15 Ft At 10 Seconds. A Chance Of Showers.
Thu
NE Winds 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 40 Kt. Seas 13 To 15 Ft, Occasionally To 22 Ft. Wave Detail: NE 15 Ft At 12 Seconds. A Chance Of Showers In The Afternoon.
Synopsis
.Synopsis for Fenwick Island DE to Currituck Beach Light NC out 60 nautical miles including Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay, Currituck Sound and portions of the James, York, and Rappahannock Rivers...
NWS zone Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 72 to 76°F over the same window.
4 stations within 30 NM
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How often does buoy 44100 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 44100?
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 NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC 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 44100 measured?
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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting wind 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 44100
36°15'29" N 75°35'35" 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.