Sentry shoal

NDBC buoy 46131

Observed , 50 minutes ago

Challenging

Moderate SE winds at 14 kn gusting to 16 kn, easing. Small chop seas at 3 ft with 4 second dominant period, easing. Pressure rising rapidly, a weather change is likely. Water 50°F, air 53°F.

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Wind

Speed

14kn

Gust

16kn

Direction

140° SE

Trend

Easing

Last 11 hours14 to 27 kn

Waves

2.6ft

Period

4 s

Last 11 hours2.6 to 4.6 ft

Air temp

53°F

52 to 55°F today

Water temp

50°F

50 to 50°F today

Pressure

1008mbar

Tendency

Rising

3 hour change

+5.4 mbar

Last 11 hours996 to 1008 mbar

Last 24 hours

Time WindWaves
14 kn SE2.6 ft
21 kn SE3.9 ft
19 kn ESE4.6 ft
19 kn ESE3.6 ft
23 kn SE3.9 ft

Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 52 to 55°F, water 50 to 50°F, pressure 996 to 1,008 mbar over the same window.

Common questions

How often does buoy 46131 report?

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

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Station 46131
49°54'36" N 124°58'48" W · owned and maintained by Environment and Climate Change Canada

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