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 August 21, 2026 at 21:30 UTC, WEST GULF - 207 NM East of Brownsville, TX (42002) is reporting water temperature 88°F, air temperature 87°F, wave height 1.3 ft at a 5-second dominant period, wind from the SW at 4 mph gusting 7 mph, and barometric pressure 30.02 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 88°F
- Air temperature
- 87°F
- Wave height
- 1.3 ft @ 5 s
- Wind
- SW 4 mph (gust 7)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.02 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 21:30 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
- 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.