York Spit, VA (44072) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 44072, York Spit, VA , reports real-time marine conditions from 37.201°N, 76.266°W in the western North Atlantic (Virginia). 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.
Chesapeake Bay Marine Conditions — York Spit, VA is one of several stations in Chesapeake Bay. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at York Spit, VA
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, York Spit, VA (44072) is reporting water temperature 65°F, air temperature 60°F, wave height 3.0 ft at a 5-second dominant period, and wind from the N at 22 mph gusting 31 mph.
- Water temperature
- 65°F
- Air temperature
- 60°F
- Wave height
- 3.0 ft @ 5 s
- Wind
- N 22 mph (gust 31)
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 44072. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 44072 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 44072 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 York Spit?
- Sea surface temperature at York Spit was 65°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 44072 (York Spit, VA ). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at York Spit?
- Air temperature at York Spit was 60°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 44072 (York Spit, VA ).
- What is the wind doing at York Spit?
- Wind at York Spit was from the N at 22 mph, with peak gusts to 31 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 44072 (York Spit, VA ). 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 York Spit?
- Significant wave height at York Spit was 3.0 ft, with a 5-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 44072 (York Spit, VA ). Significant wave height is the average of the highest one-third of waves — individual waves can be larger.
- Where is NOAA buoy 44072 located?
- York Spit, VA (44072) reports from 37.201°N, 76.266°W in the western North Atlantic (Virginia).
- How often is NOAA buoy 44072 updated?
- Station 44072 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 44072 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for York Spit, VA , plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for York Spit, VA 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.