Wales
NDBC buoy wlxa2
Observed , 25 minutes ago
Challenging
Moderate SSW winds at 14 kn gusting to 22 kn, building. Air 40°F. Tonight: SW Winds 10 Kt Becoming Se.
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
14kn
Gust
22kn
Direction
200° SSW
Trend
Rising
Last 12 hours11 to 16 kn
Air temp
40°F
Last 12 hours40 to 44°F
Pressure
1010mbar
Tendency
Steady
3 hour change
+0.1 mbar
Last 12 hours1008 to 1010 mbar
Zone forecast
Tonight
SW Winds 10 Kt Becoming Se. Seas 3 Ft Subsiding.
Thu
E Winds 20 Kt. Seas 4 Ft.
Thu Night
E Winds 30 Kt. Seas 5 Ft.
NWS zone Wales to Cape Espenberg out to 15 NM
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Pressure 1,008 to 1,010 mbar over the same window.
Common questions
How often does buoy wlxa2 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy wlxa2?
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 Wales to Cape Espenberg 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 wlxa2 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 wlxa2 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 wlxa2
65°36'58" N 168°05'38" 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.