Mid gulf
NDBC buoy 42001
Observed , 38 minutes ago
Challenging
Today
Moderate NE winds at 12 kn gusting to 16 kn. Small chop seas at 3 ft with 6 second dominant period from the NE. Water 80°F, air 77°F. Today: NE winds 10 to 15 kt.
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Speed
12kn
Gust
16kn
Direction
50° NE
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours12 to 16 kn
Waves
2.6ft
Period
6 s
Direction
48° NE
Last 11 hours2.6 to 3.3 ft
Air temp
77°F
76 to 78°F today
Water temp
80°F
79 to 80°F today
Pressure
1019mbar
Tendency
Rising
3 hour change
+1 mbar
Last 11 hours1016 to 1019 mbar
Zone forecast
Today
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
Tonight
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
Mon
NE to E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
Synopsis
A frontal boundary from the Florida Straits to 23N88W will dissipate by late Mon. Moderate to fresh winds will prevail behind the front. High pressure will then build across the area, with winds diminishing to gentle to moderate. The next cold front will move into the NW Gulf on Thu and rapidly shift across the Gulf basin. The front will be followed by fresh to strong winds and building seas.
NWS zone Central Gulf from 22N to 26N between 87W and 91W
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 76 to 78°F, water 79 to 80°F, pressure 1,016 to 1,019 mbar over the same window.
Common questions
How often does buoy 42001 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes. Wave height and period update about every 30 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy 42001?
Buoycast Pro lets you set your own limits on wind, waves or pressure and sends a threshold notification when this buoy crosses them.
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Watches, warnings, and advisories for Central Gulf from 22N to 26N between 87W and 91W appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.
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Station 42001
25°55'34" N 89°39'43" W · 3D30 · owned and maintained by NDBC
Measured on the water by 1,000+ NOAA buoys. Observations from the National Data Buoy Center, forecasts and advisories from the National Weather Service. Not for navigation.