WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL (42036) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 42036, WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL, reports real-time marine conditions from 28.500°N, 84.505°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.
Tampa Bay Marine Conditions — WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL is one of several stations in Tampa Bay. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL
As of October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC, WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL (42036) is reporting water temperature 83°F, air temperature 74°F, wave height 6.9 ft at a 7-second dominant period, wind from the NE at 20 mph gusting 27 mph, and barometric pressure 30.14 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 83°F
- Air temperature
- 74°F
- Wave height
- 6.9 ft @ 7 s
- Wind
- NE 20 mph (gust 27)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.14 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 42036. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 42036 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 42036 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 Tampa?
- Sea surface temperature at West Tampa was 83°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 42036 (WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at West Tampa?
- Air temperature at West Tampa was 74°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 42036 (WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL).
- What is the wind doing at West Tampa?
- Wind at West Tampa was from the NE at 20 mph, with peak gusts to 27 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 42036 (WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL). 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 Tampa?
- Significant wave height at West Tampa was 6.9 ft, with a 7-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 42036 (WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL). 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 Tampa?
- Waves at West Tampa were arriving from 44° true (NE) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 42036 (WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL).
- What is the barometric pressure at West Tampa?
- Sea-level pressure at West Tampa was 30.14 inHg (1020.5 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 42036 (WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- How much wind chop is at West Tampa?
- The wind-wave component at West Tampa had a significant height of 6.9 ft at a 7-second peak period, from the NE. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:40 UTC by NOAA station 42036 (WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL). Swell and wind-wave heights combine in quadrature, not by addition.
- Is it swell or wind chop at West Tampa?
- NDBC classified the sea state at West Tampa as very steep, with a significant wave height of 6.9 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:40 UTC by NOAA station 42036 (WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL). The classification describes wave steepness relative to period, not wave size.
- Where is NOAA buoy 42036 located?
- WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL (42036) reports from 28.500°N, 84.505°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy 42036 updated?
- Station 42036 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 42036 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL 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.