OOI Newport Shelf (46097) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 46097, OOI Newport Shelf, reports real-time marine conditions from 44.639°N, 124.304°W in the eastern North Pacific. Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds 7-day tide predictions, a solunar table, and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
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Current conditions at OOI Newport Shelf
As of October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC, OOI Newport Shelf (46097) is reporting water temperature 56°F, air temperature 53°F, wave height 5.9 ft at a 12-second dominant period, wind from the S at 7 mph, and barometric pressure 29.96 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 56°F
- Air temperature
- 53°F
- Wave height
- 5.9 ft @ 12 s
- Wind
- S 7 mph
- Barometric pressure
- 29.96 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 46097. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 46097 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 46097 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 the eastern North Pacific
The U.S. Pacific coast is dominated by long-period groundswell and strong seasonal upwelling that keeps nearshore water cold. Watch swell period as closely as wave height — a long-period west swell can make harbor entrances and bar crossings hazardous even when the wave height looks modest.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water temperature at Ooi Newport Shelf?
- Sea surface temperature at Ooi Newport Shelf was 56°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 46097 (OOI Newport Shelf). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at Ooi Newport Shelf?
- Air temperature at Ooi Newport Shelf was 53°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 46097 (OOI Newport Shelf).
- What is the wind doing at Ooi Newport Shelf?
- Wind at Ooi Newport Shelf was from the S at 7 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 46097 (OOI Newport Shelf). 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 Ooi Newport Shelf?
- Significant wave height at Ooi Newport Shelf was 5.9 ft, with a 12-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 46097 (OOI Newport Shelf). 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 Ooi Newport Shelf?
- Waves at Ooi Newport Shelf were arriving from 292° true (WNW) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 46097 (OOI Newport Shelf).
- What is the barometric pressure at Ooi Newport Shelf?
- Sea-level pressure at Ooi Newport Shelf was 29.96 inHg (1014.5 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 46097 (OOI Newport Shelf). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy 46097 located?
- OOI Newport Shelf (46097) reports from 44.639°N, 124.304°W in the eastern North Pacific.
- How often is NOAA buoy 46097 updated?
- Station 46097 typically reports new observations about every 10 minutes. Big Buoy refreshes continuously so you always see the latest readings, alongside 7-day tide predictions and a solunar table for the area.
- What does NOAA buoy 46097 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for OOI Newport Shelf, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for OOI Newport Shelf 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.