Mid gulf
NDBC buoy 42001
Observed , 37 minutes ago
Elevated
Moderate ENE winds at 12 kn gusting to 14 kn. Light chop seas at 2 ft with 6 second dominant period from the N. Water 87°F, air 86°F. Tonight: NE to E Winds 10 to 15 Kt.
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Speed
12kn
Gust
14kn
Direction
60° ENE
Trend
Rising
Last 11 hours1.9 to 16 kn
Waves
2ft
Period
6 s
Direction
356° N
Last 11 hours1.3 to 2 ft
Air temp
86°F
80 to 87°F today
Water temp
87°F
87 to 87°F today
Pressure
1014mbar
Tendency
Steady
3 hour change
+0.1 mbar
Last 11 hours1013 to 1016 mbar
Zone forecast
Tonight
NE to E Winds 10 to 15 Kt. Seas 3 Ft or Less.
Thu
NE to E Winds 10 to 15 Kt. Seas 3 Ft or Less. Scattered Showers And Isolated Tstms.
Thu Night
NE to E Winds 10 to 15 Kt. Seas 2 to 4 Ft. Scattered Showers And Isolated Tstms.
Synopsis
Synopsis for the Gulf of America 305 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
NWS zone Central Gulf from 22N to 26N between 87W and 91W
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 80 to 87°F, water 87 to 87°F, pressure 1,013 to 1,016 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.
Does this page show NOAA warnings for this area?
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.
Can I see the forecast against what buoy 42001 measured?
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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.