The battery
NDBC buoy batn6
Observed , 50 minutes ago
Challenging
Small Craft Advisory in effect. Pressure falling at 1,011 mbar. Water 60°F, air 56°F. Next low tide at 1:34 PM (0 ft). Today: W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
Based on the zone forecast. This buoy does not measure wind or sea state.
It tells you it is rough now. The app tells you before it gets rough, with alerts at the wind and wave limits you set.
Get Buoycast for iPhoneSmall Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued November 8 at 1:48AM EST until November 9 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Get Buoycast for iPhoneAir temp
56°F
49 to 56°F today
Water temp
60°F
60 to 60°F today
Pressure
1011mbar
Tendency
Easing
3 hour change
-0.7 mbar
Last 11 hours1010 to 1012 mbar
Tides
Next low
1:34 PM
0 ft
Then high
7:27 PM
4.7 ft
Predicted, NEW YORK (The Battery)0 to 5.6 ft
Zone forecast
Today
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves around 2 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 3 seconds.
Tonight
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves around 2 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 2 seconds.
Mon
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 3 seconds.
Synopsis
Low pressure strengthens as it moves northward into the Canadian Maritimes today. This low remains in Southeast Canada tonight and eventually weakens Monday. Meanwhile, a series of frontal systems pass through early into midweek. Stronger and larger low pressure develops near the vicinity of the local waters towards late in the week.
NWS zone New York Harbor
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Pressure 1,010 to 1,012 mbar over the same window.
4 stations within 30 NM
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Get Buoycast for iPhoneCommon questions
How often does buoy batn6 report?
temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy batn6?
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 New York Harbor 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 batn6 measured?
This page shows measurements only. Buoycast Pro charts the NOAA forecast against them so you can see where the two diverge.
Can I keep buoy batn6 for next time?
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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting wind or waves. 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 batn6
40°42'04" N 74°00'50" W · owned and maintained by NOS
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.