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The live forecast above comes from the Port Colborne weather buoy, a real-time station on Lake Erie that gives boaters, anglers and forecasters the latest wind speed, wave height, air and water temperature. Located a few kilometres offshore, it is the closest marine observation point to the town.
What data does the Port Colborne buoy collect?
The buoy measures sustained and gust wind speed, significant wave height and peak wave period, barometric pressure, plus air and water temperature. Readings are transmitted every hour, year-round. The same station network includes the similar port stanley weather buoy along the north shore of Lake Erie, so you can compare conditions between the two harbours.
Where can I see live buoy data online?
Environment and Climate Change Canada publishes all Lake Erie buoy reports on its marine page. For an extra visual check, some nearby stations are paired with a lake erie buoy webcam live feed – though Port Colborne itself does not have a publicly operated webcam. To plan a trip, try windfinder port colborne for spot forecasts or consult the lake erie weather buoy locations map to find additional stations east and west of the Niagara region.
How often is the buoy data updated?
Readings are transmitted every hour, usually within 10 minutes past the hour. During storms or ice conditions updates may be delayed. Real-time data is also fed into the live forecast above.
Can I view a live webcam of the Port Colborne buoy?
No public live webcam is installed at that specific buoy. However, the lake erie buoy webcam live at Port Stanley (about 40 km west) provides a similar sea-state view and can give you a sense of regional conditions.
How do I find other Lake Erie weather buoys?
Use the lake erie weather buoy locations map on the Environment Canada marine site, which marks all Canadian buoys, including Port Staney’s, Long Point’s and Erieau’s. The same page includes coordinates and link to each station’s data.
Sources
For a full overview of conditions across the country, visit our Canada weather hub. If you’re heading east, check the latest Toronto weather before you travel.