Erie Islands Buoy (45201) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 45201, Erie Islands Buoy, reports real-time marine conditions from 41.601°N, 82.781°W in Lake Erie. 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 — Erie Islands Buoy is one of several stations in Lake Erie. See live buoy data and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Erie Islands Buoy
As of October 19, 2026 at 22:00 UTC, Erie Islands Buoy (45201) is reporting water temperature 62°F, air temperature 62°F, wave height 0.7 ft, wind from the NE at 9 mph gusting 11 mph, and barometric pressure 30.36 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 62°F
- Air temperature
- 62°F
- Wave height
- 0.7 ft
- Wind
- NE 9 mph (gust 11)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.36 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 22:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 45201. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 45201 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 45201 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 Erie Islands Buoy?
- Sea surface temperature at Erie Islands Buoy was 62°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 22:00 UTC by NOAA station 45201 (Erie Islands Buoy). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at Erie Islands Buoy?
- Air temperature at Erie Islands Buoy was 62°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 22:00 UTC by NOAA station 45201 (Erie Islands Buoy).
- What is the wind doing at Erie Islands Buoy?
- Wind at Erie Islands Buoy was from the NE at 9 mph, with peak gusts to 11 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 22:00 UTC by NOAA station 45201 (Erie Islands Buoy). 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 Erie Islands Buoy?
- Significant wave height at Erie Islands Buoy was 0.7 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 22:00 UTC by NOAA station 45201 (Erie Islands Buoy). 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 Erie Islands Buoy?
- Waves at Erie Islands Buoy were arriving from 48° true (NE) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 22:00 UTC by NOAA station 45201 (Erie Islands Buoy).
- What is the barometric pressure at Erie Islands Buoy?
- Sea-level pressure at Erie Islands Buoy was 30.36 inHg (1028.2 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 22:00 UTC by NOAA station 45201 (Erie Islands Buoy). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy 45201 located?
- Erie Islands Buoy (45201) reports from 41.601°N, 82.781°W in Lake Erie.
- How often is NOAA buoy 45201 updated?
- Station 45201 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 45201 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Erie Islands Buoy, plus solunar peak windows and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Erie Islands Buoy 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.