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 August 21, 2026 at 19:10 UTC, PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, FL (42039) is reporting air temperature 85°F, wave height 1.0 ft at a 4-second dominant period, wind from the WSW at 11 mph gusting 13 mph, and barometric pressure 30.05 inHg.
- Air temperature
- 85°F
- Wave height
- 1.0 ft @ 4 s
- Wind
- WSW 11 mph (gust 13)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.05 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 19:10 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
- 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.