Buoy Map vs Seagull Coast

Buoy Map puts live NOAA National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) observations on a worldwide map of ocean and lake stations. Tap a buoy to see what that station is actually reporting right now. Conditions typically update about every 30 minutes, depending on the station. WHAT YOU GET • Interactive map of NOAA / NDBC buoys around the world • Opens near your location on first launch • Remembers your last map view, including pan and zoom • Keeps the last loaded map if you lose signal, so you can still check what you already loaded when offline • 72-hour wave height graph when the station reports wave data • Light and dark map themes BUOY DATA Each station has a different set of instruments, so not every buoy reports every field. When the data is there, Buoy Map can show: • Wind direction, speed, and gusts • Wave height, dominant period, average period, and wave direction • Air pressure and pressure trend • Air temperature and water temperature • 72-hour wave height graph WHO IT’S FOR Surfers, sailors, fishers, paddlers, and anyone who wants a quick look at real water conditions before heading out or while already on the water. No account. No feed of extra forecasts mixed in. Just the buoy map and the observations. CREDITS Map tiles: OpenStreetMap. Map engine: Leaflet. Suggestions are welcome. I plan to keep improving Buoy Map, enjoy!

Know before you go. Seagull Coast helps you make informed decisions by bringing together real-time environmental conditions, hazard information, and coastal safety guidance in one place. Key Features • Real-time weather and water conditions • Location-specific safety insights • Swim and recreation conditions assessment • Coastal hazard alerts and notifications • Favorite locations for quick access • Trusted environmental observations and forecasts Why It Matters Conditions on lakes and coastlines can change rapidly. Seagull Coast transforms complex environmental data into clear, actionable information so you can better understand local conditions before heading to the water. Who It's For • Beachgoers • Swimmers • Paddlers • Boaters • Anglers • Waterfront communities Powered By Seagull Coast is powered by trusted environmental observations, forecasts, and coastal intelligence developed through the Great Lakes observing network (GLOS).