Satan Shoal, FL (244) (42095) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 42095, Satan Shoal, FL (244), reports real-time marine conditions from 24.407°N, 81.968°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.
Florida Keys Marine Conditions — Satan Shoal, FL (244) is one of several stations in Florida Keys. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Satan Shoal, FL (244)
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, Satan Shoal, FL (244) (42095) is reporting water temperature 86°F, air temperature 85°F, and wave height 4.6 ft at a 5-second dominant period.
- Water temperature
- 86°F
- Air temperature
- 85°F
- Wave height
- 4.6 ft @ 5 s
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 42095. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 42095 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 42095 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 Satan Shoal?
- Sea surface temperature at Satan Shoal was 86°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42095 (Satan Shoal, FL (244)). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at Satan Shoal?
- Air temperature at Satan Shoal was 85°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42095 (Satan Shoal, FL (244)).
- How big are the waves at Satan Shoal?
- Significant wave height at Satan Shoal was 4.6 ft, with a 5-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42095 (Satan Shoal, FL (244)). 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 Satan Shoal?
- Waves at Satan Shoal were arriving from 97° true (E) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42095 (Satan Shoal, FL (244)).
- What is the swell at Satan Shoal?
- The swell at Satan Shoal had a significant height of 0.7 ft at a 10-second peak period, arriving from the SSE. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42095 (Satan Shoal, FL (244)). NDBC separates swell from locally generated wind waves using a spectral estimate.
- How much wind chop is at Satan Shoal?
- The wind-wave component at Satan Shoal had a significant height of 4.6 ft at a 5-second peak period, from the E. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42095 (Satan Shoal, FL (244)). Swell and wind-wave heights combine in quadrature, not by addition.
- Is it swell or wind chop at Satan Shoal?
- NDBC classified the sea state at Satan Shoal as very steep, with a significant wave height of 4.6 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 42095 (Satan Shoal, FL (244)). The classification describes wave steepness relative to period, not wave size.
- Where is NOAA buoy 42095 located?
- Satan Shoal, FL (244) (42095) reports from 24.407°N, 81.968°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy 42095 updated?
- Station 42095 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 42095 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Satan Shoal, FL (244), plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Satan Shoal, FL (244) 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.