Buffalo Buoy (4403586) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 4403586, Buffalo Buoy, reports real-time marine conditions from 42.847°N, 78.904°W in Lake Erie. Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds a solunar table and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
Lake Ontario Marine Conditions — Buffalo Buoy is one of several stations in Lake Ontario. See live buoy data and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Buffalo Buoy
As of October 19, 2026 at 17:30 UTC, Buffalo Buoy (4403586) is reporting water temperature 61°F, air temperature 60°F, wave height 2.0 ft, wind from the SW at 14 mph, and barometric pressure 30.41 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 61°F
- Air temperature
- 60°F
- Wave height
- 2.0 ft
- Wind
- SW 14 mph
- Barometric pressure
- 30.41 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 17:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 4403586. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 4403586 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 4403586 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 Lake Erie
Lake Erie is the shallowest Great Lake, which makes it the fastest to turn dangerous: northwesterly winds can stack steep 4–6 ft seas in the western basin within hours, and wind-driven seiches shift water levels several feet end to end. Watch wind speed and direction closely and check the buoy in your basin.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water temperature at Buffalo Buoy?
- Sea surface temperature at Buffalo Buoy was 61°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 17:30 UTC by NOAA station 4403586 (Buffalo Buoy). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at Buffalo Buoy?
- Air temperature at Buffalo Buoy was 60°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 17:30 UTC by NOAA station 4403586 (Buffalo Buoy).
- What is the wind doing at Buffalo Buoy?
- Wind at Buffalo Buoy was from the SW at 14 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 17:30 UTC by NOAA station 4403586 (Buffalo Buoy). 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 Buffalo Buoy?
- Significant wave height at Buffalo Buoy was 2.0 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 17:30 UTC by NOAA station 4403586 (Buffalo Buoy). 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 Buffalo Buoy?
- Waves at Buffalo Buoy were arriving from 266° true (W) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 17:30 UTC by NOAA station 4403586 (Buffalo Buoy).
- What is the barometric pressure at Buffalo Buoy?
- Sea-level pressure at Buffalo Buoy was 30.41 inHg (1029.7 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 17:30 UTC by NOAA station 4403586 (Buffalo Buoy). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy 4403586 located?
- Buffalo Buoy (4403586) reports from 42.847°N, 78.904°W in Lake Erie.
- How often is NOAA buoy 4403586 updated?
- Station 4403586 typically reports new observations about every 10 minutes. Big Buoy refreshes continuously so you always see the latest readings, alongside a solunar table for the area.
- What does NOAA buoy 4403586 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Buffalo Buoy, plus solunar peak windows and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Buffalo Buoy 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.