NDBC buoy, Minnesota

McQuade Harbor Nearshore Buoy 45027

Not reporting now. Last water temperature 52.2 F on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

NDBC buoy 45027 (McQuade Harbor Nearshore, MN) is not reporting at the moment. Its last water temperature was 52.2 F (11.2 C), observed 20:30 UTC on October 13, 2026, 4 days ago.
Air temperature at the buoy was 51 F, cooler than the water.

Water, last reported

52.2 F

11.2 C

Air

51 F

10.7 C

Wave height

1.0 ft

dominant period 8 s

Wind

4 kt

from 210 deg

Pressure

1013 hPa

sea level

Position 46.860, -91.930 · Buoy · owner code MN. This buoy has not reported since October 13, 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 45027 for its current status. The figures below are the last observation, kept for reference.

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