ORANGE BEACH - 44 NM SE of Mobile, AL (42012) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 42012, ORANGE BEACH - 44 NM SE of Mobile, AL, reports real-time marine conditions from 30.061°N, 87.547°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Alabama). 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.
Mobile Bay Marine Conditions — ORANGE BEACH - 44 NM SE of Mobile, AL is one of several stations in Mobile Bay. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at ORANGE BEACH - 44 NM SE of Mobile, AL
As of August 21, 2026 at 18:30 UTC, ORANGE BEACH - 44 NM SE of Mobile, AL (42012) is reporting water temperature 88°F, air temperature 87°F, wave height 1.0 ft at a 4-second dominant period, wind from the SSE at 4 mph gusting 4 mph, and barometric pressure 30.04 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 88°F
- Air temperature
- 87°F
- Wave height
- 1.0 ft @ 4 s
- Wind
- SSE 4 mph (gust 4)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.04 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 18:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 42012. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 42012 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 42012 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 42012 located?
- ORANGE BEACH - 44 NM SE of Mobile, AL (42012) reports from 30.061°N, 87.547°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Alabama).
- How often is NOAA buoy 42012 updated?
- Station 42012 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 42012 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for ORANGE BEACH - 44 NM SE of Mobile, AL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for ORANGE BEACH - 44 NM SE of Mobile, AL 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.