Weather Buoy
8726724 - Clearwater Beach, FL
Florida
At a glance
- NDBC station ID
- cwbf1
- Operated by
- NOS
- Station type
- Water Level Observation Network
- Coordinates
- 27.97800, -82.83200
Before you go
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8726724 - Clearwater Beach, FL is an NDBC observing station (ID cwbf1) off the Florida coast. It reports marine conditions such as wind, waves, and water temperature that saltwater captains check before leaving the dock.
About 8726724 - Clearwater Beach, FL
8726724 - Clearwater Beach, FL is an NDBC weather and marine observing buoy located in Florida waters, identified by NDBC station ID cwbf1. It is operated by NOS. 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 cwbf1 on the NDBC website.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 8726724 - Clearwater Beach, FL buoy?
It is an NDBC marine observing buoy (station cwbf1) 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 NOS.
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 cwbf1 on the NDBC website.