SD 1073 - 24 NM SSW of San Francisco, CA (Site of 46012) - Live Wave Heights & Surf Conditions

About SD 1073 - 24 NM SSW of San Francisco, CA (Site of 46012) Buoy

The SD 1073 - 24 NM SSW of San Francisco, CA (Site of 46012) buoy is part of the NOAA National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) network. It records wind speed, atmospheric pressure, and marine weather conditions for vessels operating near California. These observations help vessel routing, harbor operations, and coastal weather forecasting around California.

NOAA’s National Data Buoy Center manages this platform to deliver marine weather and sea-state measurements for forecasts and maritime safety. Measurements come from an autonomous surface vehicle that can reposition to capture targeted ocean data.

Data Applications

• Mariners: Monitor wind speed, gusts, and barometric trends to select safe weather windows.
• Harbor & port teams: Track local sea-state and atmospheric pressure to support traffic management and pilot operations.
• Meteorologists: Feed coastal forecast models and validate marine weather advisories with real-time observations.
• Researchers: Analyze climate signals, air-sea fluxes, and coastal weather variability for long-term studies.