McQuade Harbor Nearshore, MN (45027) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 45027, McQuade Harbor Nearshore, MN, reports real-time marine conditions from 46.860°N, 91.930°W in Lake Superior (Minnesota). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds a solunar table and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
Current conditions at McQuade Harbor Nearshore, MN
As of August 21, 2026 at 18:30 UTC, McQuade Harbor Nearshore, MN (45027) is reporting water temperature 62°F, air temperature 71°F, wave height 0.3 ft, wind from the W at 4 mph, and barometric pressure 29.98 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 62°F
- Air temperature
- 71°F
- Wave height
- 0.3 ft
- Wind
- W 4 mph
- Barometric pressure
- 29.98 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 18:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 45027. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 45027 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 45027 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 Superior
Lake Superior is the coldest, deepest, and largest of the Great Lakes, with enough open water and fetch to build true offshore seas. Water stays cold most of the year and storms move through fast, so a sustained blow can raise steep, short-period waves with little warning — read wind, fetch, and sea state together before heading out.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is NOAA buoy 45027 located?
- McQuade Harbor Nearshore, MN (45027) reports from 46.860°N, 91.930°W in Lake Superior (Minnesota).
- How often is NOAA buoy 45027 updated?
- Station 45027 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 45027 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for McQuade Harbor Nearshore, MN, plus solunar peak windows and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for McQuade Harbor Nearshore, MN 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.