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NDBC buoy kvoa
Observed , 35 minutes ago
Challenging
Today
Light NE winds at 6 kn, easing. Air 70°F. Today: N to NE winds 10 to 15 kt.
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Speed
6kn
Direction
40° NE
Trend
Easing
Last 11 hours6 to 17 kn
Air temp
70°F
Last 11 hours66 to 70°F
Zone forecast
Today
N to NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Tonight
N to NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
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 N Central Gulf Offshore Waters
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours.
Common questions
How often does buoy kvoa report?
Wind and temperature update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy kvoa?
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 N Central Gulf Offshore Waters 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 kvoa measured?
This page shows measurements only. Buoycast Pro charts the NOAA forecast against them so you can see where the two diverge.
Can I keep buoy kvoa for next time?
Save it as a favorite and Buoycast opens on the buoys you run.
What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting waves, water temperature or barometric pressure. Conditions above come from the sensors it does carry, and the forecast, tides and sun times on this page are regional rather than measured at the buoy.
Station kvoa
29°13'44" N 87°46'52" W · owned and maintained by Federal Aviation Administration
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.