Wales
NDBC buoy wlxa2
Observed , 36 minutes ago
Challenging
Today
Moderate ENE winds at 14 kn gusting to 18 kn. Air 23°F. Today: E winds 20 kt.
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Speed
14kn
Gust
18kn
Direction
70° ENE
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours11 to 21 kn
Air temp
23°F
Last 11 hours23 to 27°F
Pressure
1001mbar
Tendency
Steady
3 hour change
-0.2 mbar
Last 11 hours1001 to 1002 mbar
Zone forecast
Today
E winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Light freezing spray.
Tonight
E winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Light freezing spray.
Mon
E winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Light freezing spray.
NWS zone Wales to Cape Espenberg out to 15 NM
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Pressure 1,001 to 1,002 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.