Weather Buoy
St. John's Light
Florida
At a glance
- NDBC station ID
- sjlf1
- Operated by
- NDBC
- Station type
- C MAN Station
- Coordinates
- 30.40000, -81.40000
Before you go
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St. John's Light is an NDBC observing station (ID sjlf1) off the Florida coast. It reports marine conditions such as wind, waves, and water temperature that saltwater captains check before leaving the dock.
About St. John's Light
St. John's Light is an NDBC weather and marine observing buoy located in Florida waters, identified by NDBC station ID sjlf1. It is operated by NDBC. 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 sjlf1 on the NDBC website.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the St. John's Light buoy?
It is an NDBC marine observing buoy (station sjlf1) 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 NDBC.
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 sjlf1 on the NDBC website.