9063020 - Buffalo, NY (BUFN6) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station BUFN6, 9063020 - Buffalo, NY, reports real-time marine conditions from 42.878°N, 78.890°W in Lake Erie (New York). 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 9063020 - Buffalo, NY
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, 9063020 - Buffalo, NY (BUFN6) is reporting water temperature 60°F, air temperature 60°F, wind from the WSW at 11 mph gusting 14 mph, and barometric pressure 30.36 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 60°F
- Air temperature
- 60°F
- Wind
- WSW 11 mph (gust 14)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.36 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station BUFN6. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy BUFN6 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, BUFN6 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
- What is the water temperature at NOAA buoy BUFN6?
- Sea surface temperature at NOAA buoy BUFN6 was 60°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station BUFN6 (9063020 - Buffalo, NY). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at NOAA buoy BUFN6?
- Air temperature at NOAA buoy BUFN6 was 60°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station BUFN6 (9063020 - Buffalo, NY).
- What is the wind doing at NOAA buoy BUFN6?
- Wind at NOAA buoy BUFN6 was from the WSW at 11 mph, with peak gusts to 14 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station BUFN6 (9063020 - Buffalo, NY). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- What is the barometric pressure at NOAA buoy BUFN6?
- Sea-level pressure at NOAA buoy BUFN6 was 30.36 inHg (1028.1 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station BUFN6 (9063020 - Buffalo, NY). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy BUFN6 located?
- 9063020 - Buffalo, NY (BUFN6) reports from 42.878°N, 78.890°W in Lake Erie (New York).
- How often is NOAA buoy BUFN6 updated?
- Station BUFN6 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 BUFN6 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 9063020 - Buffalo, NY, plus solunar peak windows and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 9063020 - Buffalo, NY 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.