Utqiagvik
NDBC buoy uqxa2
Observed , 38 minutes ago
Challenging
Today
Moderate NNE winds at 13 kn gusting to 19 kn. Air 19°F. Today: NE winds 20 kt.
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.
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Speed
13kn
Gust
19kn
Direction
30° NNE
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours12 to 16 kn
Air temp
19°F
Last 11 hours18 to 20°F
Pressure
1016mbar
Tendency
Steady
3 hour change
-0.2 mbar
Last 11 hours1016 to 1018 mbar
Zone forecast
Today
NE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft subsiding. Moderate freezing spray.
Tonight
NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Moderate freezing spray.
Mon
E winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
NWS zone Point Franklin to Cape Halkett out to 15 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 uqxa2 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy uqxa2?
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 Point Franklin to Cape Halkett 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.
Can I see the forecast against what buoy uqxa2 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 uqxa2 for next time?
Save it as a favorite and Buoycast opens on the buoys you run.
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 uqxa2
71°18'54" N 156°43'19" W · owned and maintained by Marine Exchange of Alaska
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.