C12 - WFS Central Buoy, 50m Isobath (42022) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 42022, C12 - WFS Central Buoy, 50m Isobath, reports real-time marine conditions from 27.505°N, 83.741°W in the Gulf of Mexico. 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.
Tampa Bay Marine Conditions — C12 - WFS Central Buoy, 50m Isobath is one of several stations in Tampa Bay. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at C12 - WFS Central Buoy, 50m Isobath
As of August 21, 2026 at 18:35 UTC, C12 - WFS Central Buoy, 50m Isobath (42022) is reporting water temperature 87°F, air temperature 87°F, wind from the W at 7 mph gusting 9 mph, and barometric pressure 30.05 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 87°F
- Air temperature
- 87°F
- Wind
- W 7 mph (gust 9)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.05 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 18:35 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 42022. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 42022 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 42022 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 42022 located?
- C12 - WFS Central Buoy, 50m Isobath (42022) reports from 27.505°N, 83.741°W in the Gulf of Mexico.
- How often is NOAA buoy 42022 updated?
- Station 42022 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 42022 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for C12 - WFS Central Buoy, 50m Isobath, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for C12 - WFS Central Buoy, 50m Isobath 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.