Weather Buoy
OCP1 - Ocean Crest Pier, NC
North Carolina
At a glance
- NDBC station ID
- ocpn7
- Operated by
- CORMP
- Station type
- C MAN Station
- Coordinates
- 33.91100, -78.14700
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OCP1 - Ocean Crest Pier, NC is an NDBC observing station (ID ocpn7) off the North Carolina coast. It reports marine conditions such as wind, waves, and water temperature that saltwater captains check before leaving the dock.
About OCP1 - Ocean Crest Pier, NC
OCP1 - Ocean Crest Pier, NC is an NDBC weather and marine observing buoy located in North Carolina waters, identified by NDBC station ID ocpn7. It is operated by CORMP. It is classified as station type C-MAN Station.
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 ocpn7 on the NDBC website.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the OCP1 - Ocean Crest Pier, NC buoy?
It is an NDBC marine observing buoy (station ocpn7) in North Carolina 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 CORMP.
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 ocpn7 on the NDBC website.