---
title: "Get elevation/bathymetry for a point"
method: GET
path: "/elevation/point"
---

# Get elevation/bathymetry for a point

`GET /elevation/point`

The elevation request is used to fetch elevation data (bathymetry for oceans and topography for land) for a point. The stormglass API provides elevation data globally.

## Query parameters

- `lat` number, float, required
- `lng` number, float, required

## Response `200`

Elevation data

- object
  - `data` object
    - `elevation` number
  - `meta` Meta
    - `lat` number, float
    - `lng` number, float
    - `start` string, date-time
    - `end` string, date-time
    - `dailyQuota` number — The number of requests you are allowed to make each day
    - `requestCount` number — The number of successful requests you have made since 00:00 UTC

## Other responses

- `402` — Error: Payment required (quota exceeded)
- `403` — Forbidden
- `422` — Error: Unprocessable Entity

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