West gulf
NDBC buoy 42002
Observed , 48 minutes ago
Challenging
Moderate E winds at 12 kn gusting to 14 kn. Small chop seas at 3 ft with 5 second dominant period from the ENE, building. Water 87°F, air 86°F. Tonight: NE to E Winds 10 to 15 Kt.
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Speed
12kn
Gust
14kn
Direction
80° E
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours9.7 to 14 kn
Waves
3ft
Period
5 s
Direction
62° ENE
Last 11 hours2 to 3 ft
Air temp
86°F
85 to 86°F today
Water temp
87°F
87 to 88°F today
Pressure
1013mbar
Tendency
Steady
3 hour change
-0.3 mbar
Last 11 hours1013 to 1015 mbar
Zone forecast
Tonight
NE to E Winds 10 to 15 Kt. Seas 2 to 4 Ft.
Thu
E Winds 10 Kt. Seas 3 Ft or Less. Scattered Showers And Isolated Tstms.
Thu Night
NE to E Winds 10 to 15 Kt. Seas 3 to 5 Ft.
Synopsis
Synopsis for the Gulf of America 305 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
NWS zone W Central Gulf from 22N to 26N between 91W and 94W
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 85 to 86°F, water 87 to 88°F, pressure 1,013 to 1,015 mbar over the same window.
Common questions
How often does buoy 42002 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 42002?
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 W Central Gulf from 22N to 26N between 91W and 94W 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 42002 measured?
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Station 42002
25°56'60" N 93°46'48" W · 3DV15 · 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.