Guide
How NOAA/NDBC buoy data works
Understand the official NDBC station feeds behind BuoyStat.us, including active stations, latest observations, and realtime station files.
What BuoyStat.us mirrors
BuoyStat.us uses public NOAA/NDBC station metadata and latest-observation feeds to build fast station, map, and region pages. The site keeps official source context visible while making the data easier to scan across coastal and offshore regions.
Core source files
- Active station metadata identifies station ID, location, owner, and station type.
- Latest observations provide current wind, wave, pressure, temperature, and tide fields.
- Realtime station files fill in station-specific detail when public summary feeds are partial.
How to verify a station
Every station page links back to the official NDBC station page. Use BuoyStat.us to scan coverage, freshness, and nearby readings, then confirm critical decisions through official NOAA, NWS, Coast Guard, and local safety channels.