Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160) (44098) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 44098, Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160), reports real-time marine conditions from 42.800°N, 70.169°W in the western North Atlantic (New Hampshire). 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 — Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160) is one of several stations in Cape Cod. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160)
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160) (44098) is reporting water temperature 55°F, air temperature 52°F, and wave height 2.0 ft at an 8-second dominant period.
- Water temperature
- 55°F
- Air temperature
- 52°F
- Wave height
- 2.0 ft @ 8 s
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 44098. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 44098 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 44098 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 Jeffrey's Ledge?
- Sea surface temperature at Jeffrey's Ledge was 55°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 44098 (Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160)). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at Jeffrey's Ledge?
- Air temperature at Jeffrey's Ledge was 52°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 44098 (Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160)).
- How big are the waves at Jeffrey's Ledge?
- Significant wave height at Jeffrey's Ledge was 2.0 ft, with an 8-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 44098 (Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160)). 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 Jeffrey's Ledge?
- Waves at Jeffrey's Ledge were arriving from 127° true (SE) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 44098 (Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160)).
- What is the swell at Jeffrey's Ledge?
- The swell at Jeffrey's Ledge had a significant height of 0.7 ft at a 10-second peak period, arriving from the SE. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 44098 (Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160)). NDBC separates swell from locally generated wind waves using a spectral estimate.
- How much wind chop is at Jeffrey's Ledge?
- The wind-wave component at Jeffrey's Ledge had a significant height of 2.0 ft at an 8-second peak period, from the SE. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 44098 (Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160)). Swell and wind-wave heights combine in quadrature, not by addition.
- Where is NOAA buoy 44098 located?
- Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160) (44098) reports from 42.800°N, 70.169°W in the western North Atlantic (New Hampshire).
- How often is NOAA buoy 44098 updated?
- Station 44098 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 44098 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160), plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160) 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.