TABS R (42051) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 42051, TABS R, reports real-time marine conditions from 29.635°N, 93.642°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.
Galveston & Upper Texas Coast Marine Conditions — TABS R is one of several stations in Galveston & Upper Texas Coast. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
What NOAA buoy 42051 measures
Station 42051 does not report a full meteorological suite; Big Buoy shows the observations available at this location and pairs it with the nearest offshore buoy and a 7-day tide forecast so you still get a complete picture of the area.
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 42051 located?
- TABS R (42051) reports from 29.635°N, 93.642°W in the Gulf of Mexico.
- How often is NOAA buoy 42051 updated?
- Station 42051 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 42051 measure?
- Big Buoy shows the observations available at this location, plus tides and the nearest offshore buoy for TABS R, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for TABS R 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.