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NDBC Buoy Data API

Description: Access real-time buoy readings and information from the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) with this API. Currently under development, it provides essential data for ocean and weather monitoring enthusiasts and professionals. Supports various content types, including JSON, XML, CSV, and HTML. Ideal for integrating buoy data into your applications or research projects.

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Checked 4 days ago: not responding

API key

Unconfirmed

HTTPS

Supported

Browser calls

Unconfirmed

Status

Failing · 29/100

What our checks found

Health score
29/100
Reliability
51%
Average latency
472ms

Last checked 2026-09-18. Measured independently, not self-reported by the provider.

How to call it

A starting template for NDBC Buoy Data API. Replace ENDPOINT with the path from the official documentation, which we link above rather than guess at.

# Authentication requirement is unconfirmed. Check the documentation before relying on this.
curl -s "https://surftruths.com/ENDPOINT" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Accept: application/json"

Where this listing comes from

Aggregated from one public source (freepublicapis), then normalised and checked by us. If something here is wrong, tell us and we will correct it.

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NDBC Buoy Data API — common questions

Answered from what our own scheduled checks found, not from the provider's marketing.

Is NDBC Buoy Data API free to use?

NDBC Buoy Data API is listed in our free catalogue, but it requires some form of authentication, so you will need to register before your first call. Providers frequently reserve higher limits and commercial use for paid plans.

Does NDBC Buoy Data API need an API key?

NDBC Buoy Data API requires some form of authentication. Check the provider's documentation for which scheme it expects.

Can I call NDBC Buoy Data API from browser JavaScript?

We could not confirm CORS support for NDBC Buoy Data API. Test it from a browser before relying on it client-side; if the request succeeds in curl but fails in the console, CORS is the reason.

Is NDBC Buoy Data API still working?

Not at our last check on 2026-09-18. NDBC Buoy Data API did not respond successfully, which is why it is marked as down here. This may be temporary; we re-check on a schedule and the badge above reflects the most recent run.

Is NDBC Buoy Data API available over HTTPS?

Yes. NDBC Buoy Data API serves over HTTPS, so you can call it from a secure page without triggering a mixed-content block.