WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX (42002) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 42002, WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX, reports real-time marine conditions from 25.950°N, 93.780°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Texas). 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 WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX
As of October 19, 2026 at 21:00 UTC, WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX (42002) is reporting water temperature 82°F, air temperature 79°F, wave height 6.9 ft at an 8-second dominant period, wind from the ENE at 20 mph gusting 25 mph, and barometric pressure 30.03 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 82°F
- Air temperature
- 79°F
- Wave height
- 6.9 ft @ 8 s
- Wind
- ENE 20 mph (gust 25)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.03 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 21:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 42002. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 42002 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 42002 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 West Gulf?
- Sea surface temperature at West Gulf was 82°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 21:00 UTC by NOAA station 42002 (WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at West Gulf?
- Air temperature at West Gulf was 79°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 21:00 UTC by NOAA station 42002 (WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX).
- What is the wind doing at West Gulf?
- Wind at West Gulf was from the ENE at 20 mph, with peak gusts to 25 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 21:00 UTC by NOAA station 42002 (WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- How big are the waves at West Gulf?
- Significant wave height at West Gulf was 6.9 ft, with an 8-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 21:00 UTC by NOAA station 42002 (WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX). 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 West Gulf?
- Waves at West Gulf were arriving from 70° true (ENE) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 21:00 UTC by NOAA station 42002 (WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX).
- What is the barometric pressure at West Gulf?
- Sea-level pressure at West Gulf was 30.03 inHg (1017.1 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 21:00 UTC by NOAA station 42002 (WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- How much wind chop is at West Gulf?
- The wind-wave component at West Gulf had a significant height of 6.9 ft at an 8-second peak period, from the ENE. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:40 UTC by NOAA station 42002 (WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX). Swell and wind-wave heights combine in quadrature, not by addition.
- Is it swell or wind chop at West Gulf?
- NDBC classified the sea state at West Gulf as average, with a significant wave height of 6.9 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:40 UTC by NOAA station 42002 (WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX). The classification describes wave steepness relative to period, not wave size.
- Where is NOAA buoy 42002 located?
- WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX (42002) reports from 25.950°N, 93.780°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Texas).
- How often is NOAA buoy 42002 updated?
- Station 42002 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 42002 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX 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.