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NOAA Ocean Buoys
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DescriptionPRESS FOR NOAA Ocean Buoys The official NOAA buoys are essential tools that pro surfers use, and you should too. This app is definitely a steal. Surfer Magazine "It's actually great for figuring out what's going on when you wake up in the dark and need figure out what's going on, without leaving your bed [] If the surf hasn't cleaned up yet, or the swell hasn't arrived, no one wants to stumble out into a 40-degree morning [] It's also good for getting real time info to track a swell, watching the numbers rise or fall. www.espn.com The app processes countless data from NOAAs buoys and displays it in an easy-to-read format on your phone. Eastern Surf Magazine DESCRIPTION The NOAA Ocean Buoys application provides users with access to live data transmitted from over 120 buoys scattered throughout North America, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. Most buoys provide information about current wave heights, wave periods, wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, water temperature, atmospheric pressure, pressure tendency, and dew points. One of the best tools for professionals and general enthusiasts alike. THIS APPLICATION IS PERFECT FOR: Surfers Sailors Mariners Fisherman Divers Wind surfers Kite boarders Kayakers Lifeguards Beach goers and anyone else looking to know current conditions of the oceans and beaches near them. FINDING BUOYS Buoys can be found based on their region or by using the interactive map provided that uses precise GPS coordinates of each buoys location to create a visual tool to find buoys of interest. Buoys can also be searched for by their station Ids or using search terms that may describe their location. BUOY LOCATIONS Over 170 buoy locations available. Buoys are available in the following regions: East Coast U.S West Coast U.S Gulf Coast U.S Great Lakes U.S Hawaii Alaska Europe Canada Canadian Maritimes Caribbean For a detailed map of locations please visit: http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/ DATA AVAILABLE There are many types of data available by buoys. Different buoys may display different types of data depending upon their buoy type but may include any of the following: Wave Heights Wave Periods Swell Direction Wind Speed Wind Direction Air Temperature Water Temperature Atmospheric Pressure Pressure Tendency Dew Points Data for buoys is provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Customer ReviewsSupport (5 stars)I put in a request for an additional buoy. It was added the same day. Excellent support! NOAA Buoys (5 stars) Great app,very intuitive to use. With all the major NOAA buoys available, the info supplied from the buoys lets you know what is happening with the ocean direct from the NOAA buoys. Watching the ocean while checking the buoy data on your iphone gives you insight for later as to what the conditions are when you can't see the ocean, a great learning tool. Finding buoys at other locations is a snap also. Waste of money for socal (1 star) No bouy info for southern california bouys.
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