WEST ERIE - 16 NM NW of Lorain Buoy 45005

• NDBC buoy 45005 (WEST ERIE - 16 NM NW of Lorain, OH) is not reporting at the moment. Its last water temperature was 74.7 F (23.7 C), observed 04:00 UTC on September 18, 2026, 30 days ago.
• Air temperature at the buoy was 69 F, cooler than the water.

Position 41.677, -82.398 · 2.3-meter foam discus buoy · owner code N. This buoy has not reported since September 18, 2026. NDBC takes buoys out of service for maintenance, and recovers the Great Lakes buoys over the winter, so a gap is normal and readings usually resume; check NDBC station 45005 for its current status. The figures below are the last observation, kept for reference.

Buoys still reporting nearby

• Buoy 45204, Sheffield Buoy62.8 F · 19 mi
• Buoy MRHO1, 9063079 - Marblehead, OH60.8 F · 20 mi
• Buoy 45201, Erie Islands Buoy61.5 F · 20 mi
• Buoy 45203, Huron Buoy61.9 F · 20 mi
• Buoy 45196, Rocky River, OH63.5 F · 29 mi

All Ohio water temperatures