SOUTH HATTERAS - 225 NM South of Cape Hatteras - Live Wave Heights & Surf Conditions

About SOUTH HATTERAS - 225 NM South of Cape Hatteras Buoy

The SOUTH HATTERAS - 225 NM South of Cape Hatteras buoy is part of the NOAA National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) network. It continuously measures swell height, wave period, direction, and marine weather conditions. This data supports safe navigation, surf forecasting, weather modeling, and coastal research.

NOAA’s National Data Buoy Center manages this platform to deliver marine weather and sea-state measurements for forecasts and maritime safety.

Data Applications

• Surfers: Track swell height, period, and direction to time sessions and compare nearby breaks.
• Mariners: Monitor sea state and wave energy for safer transits and offshore operations.
• Weather forecasters: Analyze storm-driven waves and ocean-atmosphere interactions for regional forecasts.
• Researchers: Study long-term wave climate trends, coastal erosion, and renewable energy potential.