Western Long Island Sound (44040) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 44040, Western Long Island Sound, reports real-time marine conditions from 40.956°N, 73.580°W in the western North Atlantic. 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.
Long Island Sound Marine Conditions — Western Long Island Sound is one of several stations in Long Island Sound. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
What NOAA buoy 44040 measures
Station 44040 does not report a full meteorological suite; Big Buoy shows the observations available at this location and pairs it with the nearest offshore buoy and a 7-day tide forecast so you still get a complete picture of the area.
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
- Where is NOAA buoy 44040 located?
- Western Long Island Sound (44040) reports from 40.956°N, 73.580°W in the western North Atlantic.
- How often is NOAA buoy 44040 updated?
- Station 44040 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 44040 measure?
- Big Buoy shows the observations available at this location, plus tides and the nearest offshore buoy for Western Long Island Sound, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Western Long Island Sound 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.