Sheffield Buoy (45204) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 45204, Sheffield Buoy, reports real-time marine conditions from 41.508°N, 82.115°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 — Sheffield Buoy is one of several stations in Lake Erie. See live buoy data and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Sheffield Buoy
As of August 21, 2026 at 20:30 UTC, Sheffield Buoy (45204) is reporting water temperature 77°F, air temperature 76°F, wave height 1.3 ft at a 3-second dominant period, and wind from the E at 11 mph gusting 16 mph.
- Water temperature
- 77°F
- Air temperature
- 76°F
- Wave height
- 1.3 ft @ 3 s
- Wind
- E 11 mph (gust 16)
Observed August 21, 2026 at 20:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 45204. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 45204 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 45204 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
- Where is NOAA buoy 45204 located?
- Sheffield Buoy (45204) reports from 41.508°N, 82.115°W in Lake Erie.
- How often is NOAA buoy 45204 updated?
- Station 45204 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 45204 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Sheffield Buoy, plus solunar peak windows and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Sheffield 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.