Cedar key
NDBC buoy cdrf1
Observed , 38 minutes ago
Favorable
Light and variable winds, easing. Air 70°F. Next high tide at 1:44 PM (3 ft). This Afternoon: North winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest late.
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Speed
1.9kn
Gust
4.1kn
Direction
70° ENE
Trend
Easing
Last 11 hours1.9 to 7 kn
Air temp
70°F
Last 11 hours60 to 70°F
Pressure
1018mbar
Tendency
Rising
3 hour change
+0.4 mbar
Last 11 hours1016 to 1018 mbar
Tides
Next high
1:44 PM
3.4 ft
Then low
7:06 PM
1.5 ft
Predicted, CEDAR KEY-0.3 to 4 ft
Zone forecast
This Afternoon
North winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest late. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: north 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Tonight
North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: north 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Monday
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: north 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Synopsis
High pressure over the region will keep winds and seas below headlines for the next several days. The next cold front will move through the area late Thursday into Friday, bringing a chance for rain along with increasing winds and seas into next weekend.
NWS zone Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Pressure 1,016 to 1,018 mbar over the same window.
Common questions
How often does buoy cdrf1 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy cdrf1?
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 Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.
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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting waves or water temperature. 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 cdrf1
29°08'10" N 83°01'44" W · 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.