Marine forecast
Niagara River to Hamlin Beach, NY
- current wind
- 17 kt SW
- Gusts
- 26 kt
- Seas
- 1.6 ft
- Period
- 3 sec
- Air
- 78°F
Observed Tue 3:00 PM | LOZ042
- Gusts now
- 26 kt
- Seas now
- 1.6 ft · 3 sec
- Air
- 78°F
- 72-hr peak
- 25 kt
- Peak seas
- 7 ft
In brief
At 3:00 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station OLCN6 (Olcott Harbor, NY, 15 miles away) measured wind from the SW at 17 kt, gusting to 26 kt; buoy 45159 measured seas of 1.6 ft. The NWS forecast for Niagara River to Hamlin Beach, NY issued at 12:18 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 knots. A chance of showers early, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms late.”
Source: National Weather Service Buffalo NY forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 25 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 7 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| This Afternoon | Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 knots. A chance of showers early, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Waves 1 to 3 feet. |
| Tonight | Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. Partly to mostly cloudy. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. |
| Wednesday | West winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots. Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. |
| Wednesday Night | Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northeast. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. |
| Thursday | Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southeast 15 to 20 knots. Showers Thursday night. Waves 1 to 3 feet. |
| Friday | West winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest and increasing to 30 knots. Rain showers. Waves 3 to 5 feet building to 10 to 13 feet. Waves occasionally around 16 feet. |
| Saturday | Northwest winds to 30 knots becoming west 15 to 25 knots. Becoming mainly clear. Waves 10 to 13 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. Waves occasionally around 16 feet. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. The water temperature off Rochester is 61 degrees, and the water temperature at the central lake buoy is 57 degrees. |
Issued Tue 12:18 PM by Buffalo NY (product NSHBUF).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 3:00 PM | 17 kt SW | 26 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:50 PM | 12 kt SW | 23 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:50 PM | 15 kt SW | 23 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:50 PM | 11 kt SW | 20 kt | — | — |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 14 kt SW | 24 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 12 kt SW | 20 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 12 kt S | 20 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 8 kt SSW | 13 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 8 kt SW | 16 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 11 kt S | 17 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 10 kt WSW | 19 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 8 kt WSW | 11 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 3:00 PM at NDBC buoy OLCN6 (Olcott Harbor, NY), 15.0 miles away. Seas from buoy 45159 (NW Lake Ontario Ajax), 37.5 miles away, at Tue 3:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Niagara River to Hamlin Beach today?
This Afternoon: Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 knots. A chance of showers early, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
Is there a small craft advisory for Niagara River to Hamlin Beach?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone LOZ042 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at Niagara River to Hamlin Beach right now?
Seas are running 1.6 ft at a 3-second period, measured at NDBC buoy OLCN6 Tue 3:00 PM, 15.0 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 7.0 ft Fri 3 PM.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone LOZ042, issued by Buffalo NY, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product NSHBUF, issued Tue 12:18 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station OLCN6, read Tue 3:00 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 3:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.