Smith Island, WA (SISW1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station SISW1, Smith Island, WA, reports real-time marine conditions from 48.321°N, 122.831°W in the eastern North Pacific (Washington). 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 Smith Island, WA
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:40 UTC, Smith Island, WA (SISW1) is reporting air temperature 54°F, wind from the S at 0 mph gusting 0 mph, and barometric pressure 30.00 inHg.
- Air temperature
- 54°F
- Wind
- S 0 mph (gust 0)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.00 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:40 UTC from NOAA NDBC station SISW1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy SISW1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, SISW1 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 air temperature at Smith Island?
- Air temperature at Smith Island was 54°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:40 UTC by NOAA station SISW1 (Smith Island, WA).
- What is the wind doing at Smith Island?
- Wind at Smith Island was calm, under 1 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:40 UTC by NOAA station SISW1 (Smith Island, WA). 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 Smith Island?
- Sea-level pressure at Smith Island was 30.00 inHg (1016 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:40 UTC by NOAA station SISW1 (Smith Island, WA). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy SISW1 located?
- Smith Island, WA (SISW1) reports from 48.321°N, 122.831°W in the eastern North Pacific (Washington).
- How often is NOAA buoy SISW1 updated?
- Station SISW1 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 SISW1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Smith Island, WA, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Smith Island, WA 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.