Virtual Buoy predictions are not created from real time wave buoy data. Buoyweather is a specially designed computer program and distribution service that makes available to the general public the complex information collected and processed by NOAA, in a format suitable for simple e-mail systems. The NOAA data and predictions are regarded by many as the best available for maritime use, but predicting weather is an imperfect science and anyone receiving this information should assess and evaluate it, and also look for alternate information to confirm the predictions.

Careful evaluation and verification of all available information is the appropriate behavior of prudent mariners in decisions regarding the safe management of their vessel. Buoyweather forecasts and charts are just one source of information in the decision making process of a prudent mariner.

System reliability is a top priority, but we cannot guarantee delivery of requested forecasts. The forecasts rely on fresh data being available from NOAA. There are occasional down times that are beyond our control which may result in receiving out-dated data, the same data more than once or not getting the data at all.

All information is used at your own risk. Always use official Government weather sources when making decisions involving risk to property or life.