Thunder bay buoy
NDBC buoy 45162
Observed , 49 minutes ago
Challenging
Moderate ENE winds at 14 kn gusting to 19 kn. Small chop seas at 4 ft with 4 second dominant period from the ESE. Water 61°F, air 61°F. Tonight: Southeast Wind 15 To 20 Knots Decreasing To 5 To 10 Knots Early In The Morning.
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Speed
14kn
Gust
19kn
Direction
70° ENE
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours12 to 16 kn
Waves
3.6ft
Period
4 s
Direction
105° ESE
Last 11 hours2.6 to 3.9 ft
Air temp
61°F
59 to 61°F today
Water temp
61°F
60 to 61°F today
Pressure
1031mbar
Tendency
Easing
3 hour change
-0.7 mbar
Last 11 hours1031 to 1033 mbar
Zone forecast
Tonight
Southeast Wind 15 To 20 Knots Decreasing To 5 To 10 Knots Early In The Morning. Mostly Clear. Waves 2 To 4 Feet.
Thursday
Southeast Wind 10 To 15 Knots. Sunny. Waves 2 To 3 Feet.
Thursday Night
Southeast Wind 5 To 10 Knots. Partly Cloudy. Waves 2 Feet Or Less.
NWS zone Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 59 to 61°F, water 60 to 61°F, pressure 1,031 to 1,033 mbar over the same window.
4 stations within 30 NM
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How often does buoy 45162 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 45162?
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 Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary 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 45162 measured?
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Station 45162
44°59'24" N 83°16'16" W · owned and maintained by GLERL
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.