Head of Tide, Wells Reserve, ME - Live Wave Heights & Surf Conditions

Check marine weather updates from the Head of Tide, Wells Reserve, ME station (Station wqqm1) near Maine. 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 Head of Tide, Wells Reserve, ME Buoy

The Head of Tide, Wells Reserve, ME 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 Maine. These observations help vessel routing, harbor operations, and coastal weather forecasting around Maine.

It contributes to the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS), supplying estuary-focused observations for coastal resilience and habitat studies.

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.

Station Info

Station ID
wqqm1
Location
43.298°N, 70.587°W
Data Sources
NDBC
Program
NERRS
Type
fixed