Muskegon CG Station, Muskegon, MI (MKGM4) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station MKGM4, Muskegon CG Station, Muskegon, MI, reports real-time marine conditions from 43.228°N, 86.339°W in Lake Michigan (Michigan). 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 — Muskegon CG Station, Muskegon, MI is one of several stations in Lake Michigan. See live buoy data and solunar for the whole area.
What NOAA buoy MKGM4 measures
Station MKGM4 does not report a full meteorological suite; Big Buoy shows the observations available at this location and pairs it with the nearest offshore buoy so you still get a complete picture of the area.
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
- Where is NOAA buoy MKGM4 located?
- Muskegon CG Station, Muskegon, MI (MKGM4) reports from 43.228°N, 86.339°W in Lake Michigan (Michigan).
- How often is NOAA buoy MKGM4 updated?
- Station MKGM4 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 MKGM4 measure?
- Big Buoy shows the observations available at this location, plus the nearest offshore buoy for Muskegon CG Station, Muskegon, MI, plus solunar peak windows and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Muskegon CG Station, Muskegon, 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.