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 August 21, 2026 at 18:30 UTC, WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL (42036) is reporting water temperature 87°F, air temperature 85°F, wave height 2.3 ft at a 5-second dominant period, wind from the WSW at 11 mph gusting 13 mph, and barometric pressure 30.06 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 87°F
- Air temperature
- 85°F
- Wave height
- 2.3 ft @ 5 s
- Wind
- WSW 11 mph (gust 13)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.06 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 18:30 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
- 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.