NDBC buoy, Michigan

Ludington Buoy (45024)

Not reporting now. Last water temperature 61.0 F on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

NDBC buoy 45024 (Ludington Buoy, MI) is not reporting at the moment. Its last water temperature was 61.0 F (16.1 C), observed 21:10 UTC on October 8, 2026, 9 days ago.
Air temperature at the buoy was 61 F, cooler than the water.

Water, last reported

61.0 F

16.1 C

Air

61 F

16.1 C

Wave height

2.3 ft

dominant period 4 s

Wind

4 kt

from 260 deg

Pressure

1018 hPa

sea level

Position 43.980, -86.560 · Moored Buoy · owner code MC. This buoy has not reported since October 8, 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 45024 for its current status. The figures below are the last observation, kept for reference.

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