PORTLOCK BANK - 76 NM ENE of Kodiak, AK - Live Wave Heights & Surf Conditions

About PORTLOCK BANK - 76 NM ENE of Kodiak, AK Buoy

The PORTLOCK BANK - 76 NM ENE of Kodiak, 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.