9014098 - Fort Gratiot, MI (FTGM4) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station FTGM4, 9014098 - Fort Gratiot, MI, reports real-time marine conditions from 43.007°N, 82.422°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.
Lake Erie Marine Conditions — 9014098 - Fort Gratiot, MI is one of several stations in Lake Erie. See live buoy data and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at 9014098 - Fort Gratiot, MI
As of August 21, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, 9014098 - Fort Gratiot, MI (FTGM4) is reporting air temperature 79°F, wind from the S at 10 mph gusting 14 mph, and barometric pressure 30.04 inHg.
- Air temperature
- 79°F
- Wind
- S 10 mph (gust 14)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.04 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 19:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station FTGM4. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy FTGM4 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, FTGM4 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
- Where is NOAA buoy FTGM4 located?
- 9014098 - Fort Gratiot, MI (FTGM4) reports from 43.007°N, 82.422°W in Lake Huron (Michigan).
- How often is NOAA buoy FTGM4 updated?
- Station FTGM4 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 FTGM4 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 9014098 - Fort Gratiot, MI, plus solunar peak windows and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 9014098 - Fort Gratiot, 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.