Northport Pier at Death's Door, WI (NPDW3) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station NPDW3, Northport Pier at Death's Door, WI, reports real-time marine conditions from 45.291°N, 86.977°W in Lake Michigan (Wisconsin). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds a solunar table and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
Current conditions at Northport Pier at Death's Door, WI
As of August 21, 2026 at 19:00 UTC, Northport Pier at Death's Door, WI (NPDW3) is reporting wind from the SE at 7 mph gusting 13 mph and barometric pressure 29.97 inHg.
- Wind
- SE 7 mph (gust 13)
- Barometric pressure
- 29.97 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 19:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station NPDW3. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy NPDW3 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, NPDW3 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 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 NPDW3 located?
- Northport Pier at Death's Door, WI (NPDW3) reports from 45.291°N, 86.977°W in Lake Michigan (Wisconsin).
- How often is NOAA buoy NPDW3 updated?
- Station NPDW3 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 NPDW3 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Northport Pier at Death's Door, WI, plus solunar peak windows and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Northport Pier at Death's Door, WI 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.