NDBC Buoy Data API vs US Weather
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
NDBC Buoy Data API vs US Weather: common questions
Which is more reliable, NDBC Buoy Data API or US Weather?
On our scheduled checks, US Weather leads on measured uptime — NDBC Buoy Data API at 84.3% versus US Weather at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, NDBC Buoy Data API or US Weather?
US Weather has the lower median latency in our checks — NDBC Buoy Data API responds in 575 ms versus US Weather at 223 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do NDBC Buoy Data API and US Weather need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — NDBC Buoy Data API is callable with no signup, and US Weather is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call NDBC Buoy Data API and US Weather from the browser?
Only US Weather is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. NDBC Buoy Data API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are NDBC Buoy Data API and US Weather free for commercial use?
NDBC Buoy Data API has unclear commercial terms, and US Weather allows commercial use on its free tier. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.