Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214) (42098) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 42098, Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214), reports real-time marine conditions from 27.590°N, 82.931°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.
Tampa Bay Marine Conditions — Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214) is one of several stations in Tampa Bay. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214)
As of October 19, 2026 at 20:00 UTC, Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214) (42098) is reporting water temperature 81°F, air temperature 78°F, and wave height 3.3 ft at a 4-second dominant period.
- Water temperature
- 81°F
- Air temperature
- 78°F
- Wave height
- 3.3 ft @ 4 s
Observed October 19, 2026 at 20:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 42098. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 42098 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 42098 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 Egmont Channel Entrance?
- Sea surface temperature at Egmont Channel Entrance was 81°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:00 UTC by NOAA station 42098 (Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214)). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at Egmont Channel Entrance?
- Air temperature at Egmont Channel Entrance was 78°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:00 UTC by NOAA station 42098 (Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214)).
- How big are the waves at Egmont Channel Entrance?
- Significant wave height at Egmont Channel Entrance was 3.3 ft, with a 4-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:00 UTC by NOAA station 42098 (Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214)). 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 Egmont Channel Entrance?
- Waves at Egmont Channel Entrance were arriving from 45° true (NE) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:00 UTC by NOAA station 42098 (Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214)).
- How much wind chop is at Egmont Channel Entrance?
- The wind-wave component at Egmont Channel Entrance had a significant height of 3.3 ft at a 4-second peak period, from the NE. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:30 UTC by NOAA station 42098 (Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214)). Swell and wind-wave heights combine in quadrature, not by addition.
- Is it swell or wind chop at Egmont Channel Entrance?
- NDBC classified the sea state at Egmont Channel Entrance as very steep, with a significant wave height of 3.3 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:30 UTC by NOAA station 42098 (Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214)). The classification describes wave steepness relative to period, not wave size.
- Where is NOAA buoy 42098 located?
- Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214) (42098) reports from 27.590°N, 82.931°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy 42098 updated?
- Station 42098 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 42098 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214), plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214) 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.