BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA (44013) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 44013, BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA, reports real-time marine conditions from 42.346°N, 70.651°W in the western North Atlantic (Massachusetts). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds 7-day tide predictions, a solunar table, and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
Cape Cod Marine Conditions — BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA is one of several stations in Cape Cod. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA
As of October 19, 2026 at 18:40 UTC, BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA (44013) is reporting water temperature 58°F, air temperature 53°F, wave height 2.0 ft at a 7-second dominant period, wind from the ENE at 9 mph gusting 11 mph, and barometric pressure 30.40 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 58°F
- Air temperature
- 53°F
- Wave height
- 2.0 ft @ 7 s
- Wind
- ENE 9 mph (gust 11)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.40 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 18:40 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 44013. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 44013 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 44013 reports wind speed, gusts and direction, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and — where wave sensors are fitted — significant wave height, swell period, and wave direction.
What to watch in the western North Atlantic
Conditions along the Atlantic coast are driven by swell direction and the shifting western edge of the Gulf Stream. Northeast winds against an outgoing tide stack up steep, dangerous seas at inlets, and water temperature can change 10–20°F over just a few miles as the Gulf Stream boundary moves.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water temperature at Boston 16 NM East of Boston?
- Sea surface temperature at Boston 16 NM East of Boston was 58°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:40 UTC by NOAA station 44013 (BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at Boston 16 NM East of Boston?
- Air temperature at Boston 16 NM East of Boston was 53°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:40 UTC by NOAA station 44013 (BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA).
- What is the wind doing at Boston 16 NM East of Boston?
- Wind at Boston 16 NM East of Boston was from the ENE at 9 mph, with peak gusts to 11 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:40 UTC by NOAA station 44013 (BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- How big are the waves at Boston 16 NM East of Boston?
- Significant wave height at Boston 16 NM East of Boston was 2.0 ft, with a 7-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:40 UTC by NOAA station 44013 (BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA). Significant wave height is the average of the highest one-third of waves — individual waves can be larger.
- Which direction are the waves coming from at Boston 16 NM East of Boston?
- Waves at Boston 16 NM East of Boston were arriving from 100° true (E) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:40 UTC by NOAA station 44013 (BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA).
- What is the barometric pressure at Boston 16 NM East of Boston?
- Sea-level pressure at Boston 16 NM East of Boston was 30.40 inHg (1029.3 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:40 UTC by NOAA station 44013 (BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- What is the swell at Boston 16 NM East of Boston?
- The swell at Boston 16 NM East of Boston had a significant height of 1.6 ft at a 7-second peak period, arriving from the E. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:40 UTC by NOAA station 44013 (BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA). NDBC separates swell from locally generated wind waves using a spectral estimate.
- How much wind chop is at Boston 16 NM East of Boston?
- The wind-wave component at Boston 16 NM East of Boston had a significant height of 1.0 ft at a 3-second peak period, from the ESE. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:40 UTC by NOAA station 44013 (BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA). Swell and wind-wave heights combine in quadrature, not by addition.
- Where is NOAA buoy 44013 located?
- BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA (44013) reports from 42.346°N, 70.651°W in the western North Atlantic (Massachusetts).
- How often is NOAA buoy 44013 updated?
- Station 44013 typically reports new observations about every 10 minutes. Big Buoy refreshes continuously so you always see the latest readings, alongside 7-day tide predictions and a solunar table for the area.
- What does NOAA buoy 44013 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA and every other NOAA buoy is free with no account required. Big Buoy Pro adds the Wind Tab, the Depth Chart, satellite overlays (sea surface temp, chlorophyll, currents), 16-day forecasts, and forecast model switching.