Old port tampa
NDBC buoy optf1
Observed , 57 minutes ago
Favorable
Light and variable winds, easing. Air 75°F. Next high tide at 2:53 PM (2 ft). This Afternoon: North winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest late.
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Speed
1.9kn
Gust
4.1kn
Direction
200° SSW
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours0 to 12 kn
Air temp
75°F
Last 11 hours66 to 75°F
Pressure
1018mbar
Tendency
Rising
3 hour change
+0.6 mbar
Last 11 hours1016 to 1018 mbar
Tides
Next high
2:53 PM
1.9 ft
Then low
6:59 PM
1.5 ft
Predicted, Old Port Tampa0 to 2.9 ft
Zone forecast
This Afternoon
North winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest late. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Tonight
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Monday
Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest around 5 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters smooth.
Synopsis
High pressure over the region will keep winds and seas below headlines for the next several days. The next cold front will move through the area late Thursday into Friday, bringing a chance for rain along with increasing winds and seas into next weekend.
NWS zone Tampa Bay waters
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Pressure 1,016 to 1,018 mbar over the same window.
4 stations within 30 NM
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How often does buoy optf1 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy optf1?
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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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting waves or water temperature. 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 optf1
27°51'29" N 82°33'11" W · owned and maintained by NOAA NOS PORTS
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.