Real-time data
Wave height, period, direction and energy measured by buoys
Your real-time surf conditions
Access wave buoy data from France, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom and Ireland. Wave height, period, energy and wind: everything you need to check conditions before hitting the water.
629 buoys live • Click markers to explore
Simple and fast
All the info you need
Weather forecast
Swell and wind up to 7 days with reliable models
Wide coverage
France (mainland and overseas), Spain, Portugal, UK and Ireland
About The Buoy
The Buoy modernizes access to marine wave buoy data by offering you a smooth and fast mobile experience. The app allows you to check essential real-time conditions: wave height, period, energy and wind.
By combining buoy observations with forecasts based on reliable weather models, The Buoy allows you to analyze both the current state of the water and its expected evolution.
Launched from Biarritz, The Buoy is a project by Thomas Cailhol, a developer and surf enthusiast in the Basque Country. The app integrates data for France (including overseas territories), Spain, United Kingdom, Ireland and Portugal.
Reliable data sources
The Buoy aggregates data from official organizations and recognized weather models to provide you with accurate and up-to-date information.
- •Buoy data from French CANDHIS network (Cerema)
- •Spanish network from Puertos del Estado
- •British network PML (Plymouth Marine Laboratory)
- •Portuguese network Infraestruturas de Portugal
- •Irish network Marine Institute
- •Swell and wind forecasts from Météo-France
- •NOAA models (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
Ready to check conditions?
Download The Buoy for free and access real-time data