Colombia 121NM SW of Buenaventura, Colombia - Live Wave Heights & Surf Conditions

About Colombia 121NM SW of Buenaventura, Colombia Buoy

The Colombia 121NM SW of Buenaventura, Colombia buoy is part of the NOAA National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) network. It monitors deep-ocean pressure changes and sea-level anomalies to detect tsunami waves before they reach shore. The readings feed tsunami warning centers, emergency managers, and coastal resilience planners across International.

This station participates in NOAA’s Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis (DART) network, designed to spot tsunami waves and trigger early warnings.

Data Applications

• Emergency managers: Receive rapid tsunami alerts and confirmation readings to guide evacuations and public safety messaging.
• NOAA Warning Centers: Verify tsunami models with live ocean-bottom pressure changes and refine alert thresholds.
• Researchers: Study seismic-driven wave propagation and improve coastal inundation models.
• Coastal planners: Assess long-term tsunami risk and strengthen resilience plans for vulnerable communities.