Check marine weather updates from the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, LA station (Station lopl1) near Louisiana. Get real-time wind, atmospheric pressure, and sea-state intelligence for safer navigation and coastal forecasting.

Current Conditions

This station has limited data availability.

About Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, LA Buoy

The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, LA 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 Louisiana. These observations help vessel routing, harbor operations, and coastal weather forecasting around Louisiana.

Operations are handled by a U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) regional partner, supporting coastal navigation, ecosystem health, and science. Sensors are hosted on an offshore energy platform, offering conditions directly over critical infrastructure corridors.

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.