PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, FL (42039) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 42039, PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, FL, reports real-time marine conditions from 28.768°N, 86.024°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.
Current conditions at PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, FL
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, FL (42039) is reporting air temperature 74°F, wave height 6.2 ft at an 8-second dominant period, wind from the ENE at 22 mph gusting 27 mph, and barometric pressure 30.15 inHg.
- Air temperature
- 74°F
- Wave height
- 6.2 ft @ 8 s
- Wind
- ENE 22 mph (gust 27)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.15 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 42039. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 42039 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 42039 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 air temperature at Pensacola?
- Air temperature at Pensacola was 74°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42039 (PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, FL).
- What is the wind doing at Pensacola?
- Wind at Pensacola was from the ENE at 22 mph, with peak gusts to 27 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42039 (PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, 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 Pensacola?
- Significant wave height at Pensacola was 6.2 ft, with an 8-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42039 (PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, 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 Pensacola?
- Waves at Pensacola were arriving from 76° true (ENE) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42039 (PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, FL).
- What is the barometric pressure at Pensacola?
- Sea-level pressure at Pensacola was 30.15 inHg (1020.9 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42039 (PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, FL). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- What is the swell at Pensacola?
- The swell at Pensacola had a significant height of 1.6 ft at an 11-second peak period, arriving from the E. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:10 UTC by NOAA station 42039 (PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, FL). NDBC separates swell from locally generated wind waves using a spectral estimate.
- How much wind chop is at Pensacola?
- The wind-wave component at Pensacola had a significant height of 5.9 ft at an 8-second peak period, from the ENE. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:10 UTC by NOAA station 42039 (PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, FL). Swell and wind-wave heights combine in quadrature, not by addition.
- Is it swell or wind chop at Pensacola?
- NDBC classified the sea state at Pensacola as steep, with a significant wave height of 6.2 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:10 UTC by NOAA station 42039 (PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, FL). The classification describes wave steepness relative to period, not wave size.
- Where is NOAA buoy 42039 located?
- PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, FL (42039) reports from 28.768°N, 86.024°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy 42039 updated?
- Station 42039 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 42039 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, FL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, 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.