FYI...DIAL A BUOY

[Jumptrout51]

For some of our newer forum members, you can call a buoy to get current wind speed and other info. Follow the links in the post below for the information for the area you are interested in.

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/dial.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; .

Dial a Buoy # is 1-888-701-8992.

Area buoy identifiers are;
Keaton Beach=ktnf1
Shell point= shpf1
Apalachicola= apxf1
Panama City= pcbf1
Cedar Key= cdrf1

Hope this helps someone.

[Dubble Trubble]

You can also get the same info here on your PC if you are at it.

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/maps/Florida.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Problem lately is half of the stations seem to be out of commission. I know I used to use 42036 ( it has the wave height ) to get an idea of what seas were like offshore, but it is dead as of feb 20th.

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[Good Times]

Thanks fellas.