Nikolski
NDBC buoy olsa2
Observed , 55 minutes ago
Challenging
Today
Light and variable winds, building. Air 39°F. Next high tide at 1:48 PM (4 ft). Today: E wind 15 kt.
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Speed
2.9kn
Gust
5.1kn
Direction
240° WSW
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours0 to 13 kn
Air temp
39°F
Last 11 hours33 to 40°F
Pressure
997mbar
Tendency
Easing
3 hour change
-1.7 mbar
Last 11 hours997 to 999 mbar
Tides
Next high
1:48 PM
4.1 ft
Then low
10:29 PM
-0.2 ft
Predicted, Nikolski-0.2 to 4.1 ft
Zone forecast
Today
E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Tonight
E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Mon
N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Synopsis
A 985 mb low 240 nm S of Adak on Sun morning moves to 325 nm S of Nikolski at 972 mb by Mon morning. The low continues SE into the North Pacific through Tues morning.
NWS zone Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side out to 15 NM
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Pressure 997 to 999 mbar over the same window.
1 station within 30 NM
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How often does buoy olsa2 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy olsa2?
Buoycast Pro lets you set your own limits on wind, waves or pressure and sends a threshold notification when this buoy crosses them.
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Watches, warnings, and advisories for Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side out to 15 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 olsa2
52°56'24" N 168°52'12" 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.