SHUMAGIN ISLANDS - 85NM South of Sand Point, AK - Live Wave Heights & Surf Conditions

Track real-time wave heights from the SHUMAGIN ISLANDS - 85NM South of Sand Point, AK buoy (Station 46075) serving Alaska. View live swell data, wave periods, wind direction, and ocean conditions now — essential for surfers, mariners, and forecasters.

Current Conditions

This station has limited data availability.

About SHUMAGIN ISLANDS - 85NM South of Sand Point, AK Buoy

The SHUMAGIN ISLANDS - 85NM South of Sand Point, AK buoy is part of the NOAA National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) network. It continuously measures swell height, wave period, direction, and marine weather for mariners near Alaska. This data supports safe navigation, surf forecasting, weather modeling, and coastal research around Alaska.

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.

Station Info

Station ID
46075
Location
53.969°N, 160.794°W
Data Sources
NDBC
Program
NDBC Meteorological/Ocean
Type
other