NDBC 44258 buoy
Halifax Harbour · Wave buoy
Canada real buoys
Canada wave buoys and sea conditions surf report and buoy data
Canada's buoy coverage spans surf-relevant Pacific and Atlantic coastlines. Compare stations within the same basin and keep physical observations distinct from model estimates. Start with the nearest recent reference, then check wind, tide and official marine information for the specific beach.
How to read this coverage
This page brings together surf, swell and wave conditions for Canada wave buoys and sea conditions surf report and buoy data. SwellOracle separates real instrument observations from marine model points so you can understand what you are seeing before making a decision. Current coverage includes 22 recent observations and 2 model points; availability can vary by source and update time.
- Check the timestamp and source before comparing readings.
- Combine height, period and direction with your coastline orientation.
- Use models as context, not as an automatic substitute for a real buoy.
Buoys people are searching for
These references connect searches already appearing in Google with their data pages while keeping the station name and source visible.
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How to read Canada's buoy network
Pacific and Atlantic stations respond to different swell and wind systems, so basin and exposure matter as much as distance.
Check the latest timestamp, wave height, period and direction before using a station as surf context.
Available coverage
22 recent observations
2 model points
0 reference stations
Latest regional observation:
Height5.6 ft (1.7 m)Period8 sDirection—Temp.16.7 °CWind—
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Height2 ft (0.6 m)Period6 sDirection—Temp.13.8 °CWind—
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Height5.9 ft (1.8 m)Period8 sDirection—Temp.13.1 °CWind—
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Height3.6 ft (1.1 m)Period7 sDirection—Temp.16.5 °CWind—
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Height4.6 ft (1.4 m)Period7 sDirection—Temp.20.3 °CWind—
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Height0.7 ft (0.2 m)Period3 sDirection—Temp.19.8 °CWind—
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Height1 ft (0.3 m)Period3 sDirection—Temp.16.4 °CWind—
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Height3.9 ft (1.2 m)Period8 sDirection—Temp.14.6 °CWind—
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Height4.9 ft (1.5 m)Period8 sDirection—Temp.19.1 °CWind—
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Height4.6 ft (1.4 m)Period8 sDirection—Temp.15.3 °CWind—
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Height0.7 ft (0.2 m)Period2 sDirection—Temp.17 °CWind—
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Height3.3 ft (1 m)Period6 sDirection—Temp.12.7 °CWind—
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Height3.9 ft (1.2 m)Period9 sDirection—Temp.14 °CWind—
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Height0 ft (0 m)Period—Direction—Temp.0 °CWind—
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Height1.6 ft (0.5 m)Period3 sDirection—Temp.14.8 °CWind—
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Height5.9 ft (1.8 m)Period8 sDirection—Temp.14.7 °CWind—
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Height4.6 ft (1.4 m)Period7 sDirection—Temp.14.2 °CWind—
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Height5.9 ft (1.8 m)Period8 sDirection—Temp.14 °CWind—
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Height0.7 ft (0.2 m)Period3 sDirection—Temp.17.1 °CWind—
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Height0 ft (0 m)Period—Direction—Temp.0 °CWind—
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Height2 ft (0.6 m)Period5 sDirection—Temp.16.2 °CWind—
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Height5.2 ft (1.6 m)Period9 sDirection—Temp.12.2 °CWind—
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Height4.9 ft (1.5 m)Period8 sDirection—Temp.12.4 °CWind—
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Height5.2 ft (1.6 m)Period7 sDirection—Temp.12.9 °CWind—
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History is enabled gradually when reusable, correctly identified observations are available. Models and references without a stored series keep their own page, but do not show historical charts.
Buoy and history FAQs
What buoy information is available for Canada wave buoys and sea conditions surf report and buoy data?
The published catalog includes 22 physical or reference stations and 2 model points for this region. Each source identifies its provider, location, data type and history status so observations are not mixed with estimates.
Why do some buoys have no historical charts?
Charts appear only when SwellOracle has a stored series of reusable, correctly identified observations. A station can keep its information page even when there is not yet a sufficient series for a chart.
What is the difference between a physical buoy and a marine model?
A physical buoy or station represents instrument measurements. A marine model estimates conditions at a grid point. Use observations as local confirmation and models as spatial context rather than treating them as equivalent sources.
How should swell height, period and direction be interpreted?
Read all three variables together: height describes the size of the signal, period helps explain its energy and direction shows where it comes from. Coastline shape, depth and local exposure can change what reaches the beach.
Keep tracking your buoys without missing a reading
Open the map, save your favorite buoys and get more context when you decide when to check conditions.
Practical takeaway
Operational buoys in Canada are shown alongside model context, with both source types kept clearly separate.