Rocky River, OH (45196) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 45196, Rocky River, OH, reports real-time marine conditions from 41.521°N, 81.880°W in Lake Erie (Ohio). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds a solunar table and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
Lake Erie Marine Conditions — Rocky River, OH is one of several stations in Lake Erie. See live buoy data and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Rocky River, OH
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC, Rocky River, OH (45196) is reporting water temperature 64°F, wave height 0.7 ft, and wind from the N at 4 mph gusting 7 mph.
- Water temperature
- 64°F
- Wave height
- 0.7 ft
- Wind
- N 4 mph (gust 7)
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 45196. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 45196 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 45196 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 Erie
Lake Erie is the shallowest Great Lake, which makes it the fastest to turn dangerous: northwesterly winds can stack steep 4–6 ft seas in the western basin within hours, and wind-driven seiches shift water levels several feet end to end. Watch wind speed and direction closely and check the buoy in your basin.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water temperature at Rocky River?
- Sea surface temperature at Rocky River was 64°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station 45196 (Rocky River, OH). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the wind doing at Rocky River?
- Wind at Rocky River was from the N at 4 mph, with peak gusts to 7 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station 45196 (Rocky River, OH). 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 Rocky River?
- Significant wave height at Rocky River was 0.7 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station 45196 (Rocky River, OH). 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 Rocky River?
- Waves at Rocky River were arriving from 279° true (W) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station 45196 (Rocky River, OH).
- Where is NOAA buoy 45196 located?
- Rocky River, OH (45196) reports from 41.521°N, 81.880°W in Lake Erie (Ohio).
- How often is NOAA buoy 45196 updated?
- Station 45196 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 45196 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Rocky River, OH, plus solunar peak windows and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Rocky River, OH 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.