Central caribbean
NDBC buoy 42058
Observed , 40 minutes ago
Elevated
Today
Light SSE winds at 8 kn gusting to 10 kn. Light chop seas at 1 ft with 4 second dominant period from the S. Water 86°F, air 84°F. Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt S of 13n, and SE to S 10 kt N of 13n.
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Speed
7.8kn
Gust
9.7kn
Direction
150° SSE
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours3.9 to 7.8 kn
Waves
1.3ft
Period
4 s
Direction
188° S
Last 11 hours1.3 to 1.6 ft
Air temp
84°F
82 to 84°F today
Water temp
86°F
85 to 86°F today
Pressure
1012mbar
Tendency
Rising
3 hour change
+1.1 mbar
Last 11 hours1009 to 1012 mbar
Zone forecast
Today
Variable winds less than 5 kt S of 13n, and SE to S 10 kt N of 13n. Seas 3 ft or less. Scattered showers and isolated tstms.
Tonight
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Mon
NE to E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Scattered showers and isolated tstms.
Synopsis
A weak pressure gradient across the basin will result in moderate or weaker trade winds, along with slight to moderate seas, through Mon. Winds will strengthen over the central Caribbean by Tuesday and then prevail through the week.
NWS zone Caribbean from 11N to 15N between 72W and 76W
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 82 to 84°F, water 85 to 86°F, pressure 1,009 to 1,012 mbar over the same window.
Common questions
How often does buoy 42058 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 42058?
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 Caribbean from 11N to 15N between 72W and 76W 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 42058 measured?
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Station 42058
14°30'43" N 75°09'11" W · 3DV27 · 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.