Lakeport Buoy, MI (45209) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 45209, Lakeport Buoy, MI, reports real-time marine conditions from 43.129°N, 82.391°W in Lake Huron (Michigan). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds a solunar table and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
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Current conditions at Lakeport Buoy, MI
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:40 UTC, Lakeport Buoy, MI (45209) is reporting water temperature 60°F, air temperature 62°F, wave height 0.0 ft, and wind from the S at 7 mph gusting 7 mph.
- Water temperature
- 60°F
- Air temperature
- 62°F
- Wave height
- 0.0 ft
- Wind
- S 7 mph (gust 7)
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:40 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 45209. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 45209 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 45209 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 Lakeport Buoy?
- Sea surface temperature at Lakeport Buoy was 60°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:40 UTC by NOAA station 45209 (Lakeport Buoy, MI). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at Lakeport Buoy?
- Air temperature at Lakeport Buoy was 62°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:40 UTC by NOAA station 45209 (Lakeport Buoy, MI).
- What is the wind doing at Lakeport Buoy?
- Wind at Lakeport Buoy was from the S at 7 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:40 UTC by NOAA station 45209 (Lakeport Buoy, MI). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- Which direction are the waves coming from at Lakeport Buoy?
- Waves at Lakeport Buoy were arriving from 36° true (NE) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:40 UTC by NOAA station 45209 (Lakeport Buoy, MI).
- Where is NOAA buoy 45209 located?
- Lakeport Buoy, MI (45209) reports from 43.129°N, 82.391°W in Lake Huron (Michigan).
- How often is NOAA buoy 45209 updated?
- Station 45209 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 45209 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Lakeport Buoy, MI, plus solunar peak windows and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Lakeport Buoy, MI 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.