Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132) (41112) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 41112, Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132), reports real-time marine conditions from 30.709°N, 81.292°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds 7-day tide predictions, a solunar table, and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
Current conditions at Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132)
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:26 UTC, Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132) (41112) is reporting water temperature 76°F and wave height 5.6 ft at a 13-second dominant period.
- Water temperature
- 76°F
- Wave height
- 5.6 ft @ 13 s
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:26 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 41112. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 41112 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 41112 reports wind speed, gusts and direction, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and — where wave sensors are fitted — significant wave height, swell period, and wave direction.
What to watch in the Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf’s shallow, broad shelf means seas build and lay down quickly with the wind — short-period chop is the norm rather than long ocean swell. Summer afternoons bring fast-developing thunderstorms, so watch barometric pressure and wind trends closely before heading out.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water temperature at Offshore Fernandina Beach?
- Sea surface temperature at Offshore Fernandina Beach was 76°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:26 UTC by NOAA station 41112 (Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132)). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- How big are the waves at Offshore Fernandina Beach?
- Significant wave height at Offshore Fernandina Beach was 5.6 ft, with a 13-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:26 UTC by NOAA station 41112 (Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132)). Significant wave height is the average of the highest one-third of waves — individual waves can be larger.
- Which direction are the waves coming from at Offshore Fernandina Beach?
- Waves at Offshore Fernandina Beach were arriving from 91° true (E) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:26 UTC by NOAA station 41112 (Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132)).
- What is the swell at Offshore Fernandina Beach?
- The swell at Offshore Fernandina Beach had a significant height of 2.3 ft at a 13-second peak period, arriving from the E. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:26 UTC by NOAA station 41112 (Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132)). NDBC separates swell from locally generated wind waves using a spectral estimate.
- How much wind chop is at Offshore Fernandina Beach?
- The wind-wave component at Offshore Fernandina Beach had a significant height of 5.2 ft at a 7-second peak period, from the ENE. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:26 UTC by NOAA station 41112 (Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132)). Swell and wind-wave heights combine in quadrature, not by addition.
- Is it swell or wind chop at Offshore Fernandina Beach?
- NDBC classified the sea state at Offshore Fernandina Beach as average, with a significant wave height of 5.6 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:26 UTC by NOAA station 41112 (Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132)). The classification describes wave steepness relative to period, not wave size.
- Where is NOAA buoy 41112 located?
- Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132) (41112) reports from 30.709°N, 81.292°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy 41112 updated?
- Station 41112 typically reports new observations about every 10 minutes. Big Buoy refreshes continuously so you always see the latest readings, alongside 7-day tide predictions and a solunar table for the area.
- What does NOAA buoy 41112 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132), plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132) and every other NOAA buoy is free with no account required. Big Buoy Pro adds the Wind Tab, the Depth Chart, satellite overlays (sea surface temp, chlorophyll, currents), 16-day forecasts, and forecast model switching.