Rawley Point East, WI (269) (45210) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 45210, Rawley Point East, WI (269), reports real-time marine conditions from 44.055°N, 87.050°W in Lake Michigan (Wisconsin). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds a solunar table and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
Lake Michigan Marine Conditions — Rawley Point East, WI (269) is one of several stations in Lake Michigan. See live buoy data and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Rawley Point East, WI (269)
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:56 UTC, Rawley Point East, WI (269) (45210) is reporting water temperature 60°F and wave height 1.6 ft at a 5-second dominant period.
- Water temperature
- 60°F
- Wave height
- 1.6 ft @ 5 s
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:56 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 45210. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 45210 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 45210 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 Michigan
Lake Michigan’s long north-south axis lets a sustained northerly or southerly wind build large, steep seas over its full fetch, sometimes within hours. Summer stratification is sharp and wind-driven upwelling can swing nearshore water temperature 15–20°F in a day, so watch wind direction and buoy temperatures together.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water temperature at Rawley Point East?
- Sea surface temperature at Rawley Point East was 60°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:56 UTC by NOAA station 45210 (Rawley Point East, WI (269)). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- How big are the waves at Rawley Point East?
- Significant wave height at Rawley Point East was 1.6 ft, with a 5-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:56 UTC by NOAA station 45210 (Rawley Point East, WI (269)). 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 Rawley Point East?
- Waves at Rawley Point East were arriving from 188° true (S) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:56 UTC by NOAA station 45210 (Rawley Point East, WI (269)).
- How much wind chop is at Rawley Point East?
- The wind-wave component at Rawley Point East had a significant height of 1.6 ft at a 5-second peak period, from the S. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:56 UTC by NOAA station 45210 (Rawley Point East, WI (269)). Swell and wind-wave heights combine in quadrature, not by addition.
- Where is NOAA buoy 45210 located?
- Rawley Point East, WI (269) (45210) reports from 44.055°N, 87.050°W in Lake Michigan (Wisconsin).
- How often is NOAA buoy 45210 updated?
- Station 45210 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 45210 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Rawley Point East, WI (269), plus solunar peak windows and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Rawley Point East, WI (269) 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.