South georgian bay

NDBC buoy 45143

Observed , 51 minutes ago

Challenging

Fresh SW winds at 19 kn gusting to 23 kn, building. Small chop seas at 3 ft with 4 second dominant period, building. Pressure falling at 1,006.6 mbar. Water 54°F, air 49°F.

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Wind

Speed

19kn

Gust

23kn

Direction

230° SW

Trend

Steady

Last 11 hours14 to 19 kn

Waves

3ft

Period

4 s

Last 11 hours2.3 to 3 ft

Air temp

49°F

46 to 49°F today

Water temp

54°F

54 to 54°F today

Pressure

1007mbar

Tendency

Easing

3 hour change

-1.6 mbar

Last 11 hours1007 to 1014 mbar

Last 24 hours

Time WindWaves
19 kn SW3 ft
17 kn SW2.6 ft
14 kn WSW2.3 ft
16 kn W2.3 ft
16 kn W3 ft

Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 46 to 49°F, water 54 to 54°F, pressure 1,007 to 1,014 mbar over the same window.

Common questions

How often does buoy 45143 report?

Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes. Wave height and period update about every 30 minutes.

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Station 45143
44°56'24" N 80°37'37" W · owned and maintained by Environment and Climate Change Canada

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