Weather Buoy
8720228 - Little Jetties, St. Johns River, FL
Florida
At a glance
- NDBC station ID
- ltjf1
- Operated by
- NOAA NOS PORTS
- Station type
- Water Level Observation Network
- Coordinates
- 30.37900, -81.44600
Before you go
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8720228 - Little Jetties, St. Johns River, FL is an NDBC observing station (ID ltjf1) off the Florida coast. It reports marine conditions such as wind, waves, and water temperature that saltwater captains check before leaving the dock.
About 8720228 - Little Jetties, St. Johns River, FL
8720228 - Little Jetties, St. Johns River, FL is an NDBC weather and marine observing buoy located in Florida waters, identified by NDBC station ID ltjf1. It is operated by NOAA NOS PORTS. It is classified as station type Water Level Observation Network.
NDBC buoys report real-time marine conditions — wind, waves, atmospheric pressure, air and water temperature, and other observations — that boaters and anglers use to assess conditions before and during a trip.
A buoy is an observation platform, not a launch ramp, marina, or fishing spot. For current readings, look up station ltjf1 on the NDBC website.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 8720228 - Little Jetties, St. Johns River, FL buoy?
It is an NDBC marine observing buoy (station ltjf1) in Florida waters.
What does this buoy measure?
NDBC buoys report real-time marine conditions such as wind, waves, pressure, and air and water temperature.
Who operates this buoy?
It is maintained by NOAA NOS PORTS.
Can I fish at or launch from this buoy?
No. A buoy is an observation platform, not a launch ramp or fishing facility.
Where can I see current conditions?
Look up NDBC station ltjf1 on the NDBC website.