Fairweather ground
NDBC buoy 46083
Observed , 37 minutes ago
Hazardous
Marine Weather Statement in effect. Strong SE winds at 25 kn gusting to 33 kn. High seas seas at 11 ft with 8 second dominant period from the SSE. Water 52°F, air 52°F. Tonight: E Wind 25 Kt.
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Marine Weather Statement issued September 23 at 9:06AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Satellite and radar continue to indicate thunderstorm development across the gulf this morning and will likely continue through Wednesday. Mariners can expect gusty winds, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and localized heavy rain within any passing thunderstorm. Have a way to seek safe harbor immediately, if needed, until storms pass.
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Speed
25kn
Gust
33kn
Direction
130° SE
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours25 to 33 kn
Waves
11ft
Period
8 s
Direction
162° SSE
Last 11 hours11 to 14 ft
Air temp
52°F
49 to 53°F today
Water temp
52°F
50 to 52°F today
Pressure
1008mbar
Tendency
Rising
3 hour change
+1.1 mbar
Last 11 hours1001 to 1008 mbar
Zone forecast
Tonight
E Wind 25 Kt. Seas 11 Ft. Showers Early In The Evening. Slight Chance Of Thunderstorms.
Thu
E Wind 25 Kt. Seas 9 Ft. Slight Chance Of Thunderstorms In The Morning.
Thu Night
E Wind 15 Kt. Seas 5 Ft.
Synopsis
Winds and seas gradually diminish across the gulf through Thursday as the main low curls into the central gulf and continues to weaken and slide southeast. Another front moves into the gulf from the west on Friday.
NWS zone Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 49 to 53°F, water 50 to 52°F, pressure 1,001 to 1,008 mbar over the same window.
Common questions
How often does buoy 46083 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 46083?
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 Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 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 46083 measured?
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Station 46083
58°16'12" N 138°01'08" W · 3DV34 · owned and maintained by NDBC
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.