Sparkman channel entrance
NDBC buoy skcf1
Observed , 57 minutes ago
Favorable
Light and variable winds, easing. Next high tide at 2:30 PM (2 ft). This Afternoon: North winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest late.
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Speed
1.9kn
Gust
5.1kn
Direction
10° N
Trend
Easing
Last 11 hours0 to 7 kn
Tides
Next high
2:30 PM
2 ft
Then low
6:55 PM
1.8 ft
Predicted, Davis Island, Hillsborough Bay0 to 3 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.
4 stations within 30 NM
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How often does buoy skcf1 report?
Wind update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy skcf1?
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 Tampa Bay 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 skcf1 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 skcf1 for next time?
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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting waves, water temperature, air 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 skcf1
27°55'16" N 82°26'42" 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.