NDBC buoy, Minnesota

Western Lake Superior Buoy 45028

Not reporting now. Last water temperature 54.5 F on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

NDBC buoy 45028 (Western Lake Superior) is not reporting at the moment. Its last water temperature was 54.5 F (12.5 C), observed 20:20 UTC on October 13, 2026, 4 days ago.
Air temperature at the buoy was 53 F, cooler than the water.

Water, last reported

54.5 F

12.5 C

Air

53 F

11.5 C

Wave height

3.0 ft

dominant period 8 s

Wind

6 kt

from 220 deg

Pressure

1012 hPa

sea level

Position 46.814, -91.829 · 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 45028 for its current status. The figures below are the last observation, kept for reference.

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