Panama city beach
NDBC buoy pcbf1
Observed , 41 minutes ago
Elevated
Light ENE winds at 9 kn gusting to 11 kn, easing. Water 88°F, air 87°F. Next high tide at 8:32 AM (2 ft). Tonight: Northeast Winds 5 To 10 Knots, Increasing To 10 To 15 Knots Late This Evening And Overnight.
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Speed
8.9kn
Gust
11kn
Direction
60° ENE
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours4.1 to 11 kn
Air temp
87°F
76 to 91°F today
Water temp
88°F
87 to 88°F today
Pressure
1016mbar
Tendency
Steady
3 hour change
+0.2 mbar
Last 11 hours1015 to 1018 mbar
Tides
Next high
8:32 AM
1.5 ft
Then low
4:13 PM
0.8 ft
Predicted, Panama City Beach0.6 to 1.5 ft
Zone forecast
Tonight
Northeast Winds 5 To 10 Knots, Increasing To 10 To 15 Knots Late This Evening And Overnight. Seas Around 2 Feet. Wave Detail: East 2 Feet At 3 Seconds. Protected Waters A Moderate Chop. A Slight Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms This Evening.
Thursday
Northeast Winds 10 To 15 Knots With Gusts Up To 20 Knots. Seas 2 To 3 Feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 2 Feet At 4 Seconds. Protected Waters A Moderate Chop.
Thursday Night
Northeast Winds 15 To 20 Knots With Gusts Up To 25 Knots. Seas 2 To 3 Feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 3 Feet At 4 Seconds. Protected Waters Choppy.
Synopsis
Synopsis for the Suwannee River to Okaloosa-Walton county Line out to 60 nm 401 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
NWS zone Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 76 to 91°F, pressure 1,015 to 1,018 mbar over the same window.
1 station within 30 NM
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How often does buoy pcbf1 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy pcbf1?
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Watches, warnings, and advisories for Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.
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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting waves. 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 pcbf1
30°12'47" N 85°52'48" W · owned and maintained by NOS
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.