North Channel East (45154) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 45154, North Channel East, reports real-time marine conditions from 46.050°N, 82.640°W in Lake Huron. 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 North Channel East
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC, North Channel East (45154) is reporting water temperature 56°F, air temperature 54°F, wave height 0.7 ft at a 2-second dominant period, wind from the W at 7 mph, and barometric pressure 30.35 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 56°F
- Air temperature
- 54°F
- Wave height
- 0.7 ft @ 2 s
- Wind
- W 7 mph
- Barometric pressure
- 30.35 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 45154. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 45154 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 45154 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 Huron
Lake Huron pairs a big open main basin with the sheltered waters of Georgian Bay and the North Channel, so conditions vary a lot with where you are. The open lake builds steep, short-period seas on a sustained blow — check the buoy nearest your water and mind the wind direction.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water temperature at North Channel East?
- Sea surface temperature at North Channel East was 56°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station 45154 (North Channel East). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at North Channel East?
- Air temperature at North Channel East was 54°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station 45154 (North Channel East).
- What is the wind doing at North Channel East?
- Wind at North Channel East was from the W at 7 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station 45154 (North Channel East). 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 North Channel East?
- Significant wave height at North Channel East was 0.7 ft, with a 2-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station 45154 (North Channel East). Significant wave height is the average of the highest one-third of waves — individual waves can be larger.
- What is the barometric pressure at North Channel East?
- Sea-level pressure at North Channel East was 30.35 inHg (1027.9 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station 45154 (North Channel East). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy 45154 located?
- North Channel East (45154) reports from 46.050°N, 82.640°W in Lake Huron.
- How often is NOAA buoy 45154 updated?
- Station 45154 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 45154 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for North Channel East, plus solunar peak windows and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for North Channel East 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.