Horseshoe Cove Wave Buoy

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Location: 38.3161333° N,-123.07045° W

Yellow sensor buoy with solar panel floating on choppy green sea under cloudy sky

Deployed: July 2026

The Horseshoe Cove buoy, located off the Bodega Marine Laboratory and Reserve, extends a continuous sea surface temperature record spanning more than 50 years. Along with preserving this important long-term environmental record, the buoy provides real-time wave and water temperature observations that support scientific research and improve ocean awareness for local mariners and recreational users.

Real-time observations include:

  • Wave height
  • Wave direction
  • Sea surface temperature

Real-Time Wave Data