Point Reyes, CA (029) (46214) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 46214, Point Reyes, CA (029), reports real-time marine conditions from 37.944°N, 123.466°W in the eastern North Pacific (California). 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 Point Reyes, CA (029)
As of October 19, 2026 at 18:56 UTC, Point Reyes, CA (029) (46214) is reporting water temperature 62°F and wave height 8.2 ft at a 13-second dominant period.
- Water temperature
- 62°F
- Wave height
- 8.2 ft @ 13 s
Observed October 19, 2026 at 18:56 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 46214. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 46214 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 46214 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 Point Reyes?
- Sea surface temperature at Point Reyes was 62°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:56 UTC by NOAA station 46214 (Point Reyes, CA (029)). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- How big are the waves at Point Reyes?
- Significant wave height at Point Reyes was 8.2 ft, with a 13-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:56 UTC by NOAA station 46214 (Point Reyes, CA (029)). 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 Point Reyes?
- Waves at Point Reyes were arriving from 303° true (WNW) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:56 UTC by NOAA station 46214 (Point Reyes, CA (029)).
- What is the swell at Point Reyes?
- The swell at Point Reyes had a significant height of 6.2 ft at a 13-second peak period, arriving from the WNW. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:56 UTC by NOAA station 46214 (Point Reyes, CA (029)). NDBC separates swell from locally generated wind waves using a spectral estimate.
- How much wind chop is at Point Reyes?
- The wind-wave component at Point Reyes had a significant height of 5.2 ft at a 10-second peak period, from the WNW. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:56 UTC by NOAA station 46214 (Point Reyes, CA (029)). Swell and wind-wave heights combine in quadrature, not by addition.
- Is it swell or wind chop at Point Reyes?
- NDBC classified the sea state at Point Reyes as swell, with a significant wave height of 8.2 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:56 UTC by NOAA station 46214 (Point Reyes, CA (029)). The classification describes wave steepness relative to period, not wave size.
- Where is NOAA buoy 46214 located?
- Point Reyes, CA (029) (46214) reports from 37.944°N, 123.466°W in the eastern North Pacific (California).
- How often is NOAA buoy 46214 updated?
- Station 46214 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 46214 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Point Reyes, CA (029), plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Point Reyes, CA (029) 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.