West tampa
NDBC buoy 42036
Observed , 51 minutes ago
Elevated
Today
Light and variable winds, easing. Light chop seas at 2 ft with 4 second dominant period from the N. Pressure rising at 1,018.6 mbar. Water 80°F, air 72°F. Today: N to NE winds 10 kt.
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Speed
1.9kn
Gust
3.9kn
Direction
10° N
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours1.9 to 12 kn
Waves
1.6ft
Period
4 s
Direction
355° N
Last 11 hours1.6 to 2 ft
Air temp
72°F
72 to 74°F today
Water temp
80°F
79 to 80°F today
Pressure
1019mbar
Tendency
Rising
3 hour change
+0.7 mbar
Last 11 hours1016 to 1019 mbar
Zone forecast
Today
N to NE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft or less.
Tonight
N to NE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft or less.
Mon
NE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft or less.
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 NE Gulf N of 26N E of 87W
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 72 to 74°F, water 79 to 80°F, pressure 1,016 to 1,019 mbar over the same window.
Common questions
How often does buoy 42036 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 42036?
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 NE Gulf N of 26N E of 87W 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 42036 measured?
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Station 42036
28°30'00" N 84°30'18" W · 3D37 · 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.