Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252) (42092) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 42092, Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252), reports real-time marine conditions from 27.639°N, 97.012°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Texas). 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.
Corpus Christi & Laguna Madre Marine Conditions — Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252) is one of several stations in Corpus Christi & Laguna Madre. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252)
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252) (42092) is reporting water temperature 80°F and wave height 5.6 ft at an 8-second dominant period.
- Water temperature
- 80°F
- Wave height
- 5.6 ft @ 8 s
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 42092. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 42092 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 42092 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 Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S?
- Sea surface temperature at Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S was 80°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42092 (Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252)). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- How big are the waves at Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S?
- Significant wave height at Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S was 5.6 ft, with an 8-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42092 (Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252)). 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 Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S?
- Waves at Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S were arriving from 88° true (E) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42092 (Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252)).
- What is the swell at Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S?
- The swell at Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S had a significant height of 1.3 ft at a 10-second peak period, arriving from the ESE. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42092 (Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252)). NDBC separates swell from locally generated wind waves using a spectral estimate.
- How much wind chop is at Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S?
- The wind-wave component at Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S had a significant height of 5.2 ft at an 8-second peak period, from the E. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42092 (Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252)). Swell and wind-wave heights combine in quadrature, not by addition.
- Is it swell or wind chop at Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S?
- NDBC classified the sea state at Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S as average, with a significant wave height of 5.6 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42092 (Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252)). The classification describes wave steepness relative to period, not wave size.
- Where is NOAA buoy 42092 located?
- Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252) (42092) reports from 27.639°N, 97.012°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Texas).
- How often is NOAA buoy 42092 updated?
- Station 42092 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 42092 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252), plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252) 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.