DISL Sofar Spotter (42357) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 42357, DISL Sofar Spotter, reports real-time marine conditions from 30.092°N, 88.212°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.
Mobile Bay Marine Conditions — DISL Sofar Spotter is one of several stations in Mobile Bay. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at DISL Sofar Spotter
As of October 19, 2026 at 18:05 UTC, DISL Sofar Spotter (42357) is reporting water temperature 75°F, wave height 3.0 ft at a 7-second dominant period, and barometric pressure 30.26 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 75°F
- Wave height
- 3.0 ft @ 7 s
- Barometric pressure
- 30.26 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 18:05 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 42357. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 42357 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 42357 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 Disl Sofar Spotter?
- Sea surface temperature at Disl Sofar Spotter was 75°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:05 UTC by NOAA station 42357 (DISL Sofar Spotter). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- How big are the waves at Disl Sofar Spotter?
- Significant wave height at Disl Sofar Spotter was 3.0 ft, with a 7-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:05 UTC by NOAA station 42357 (DISL Sofar Spotter). 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 Disl Sofar Spotter?
- Waves at Disl Sofar Spotter were arriving from 153° true (SSE) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:05 UTC by NOAA station 42357 (DISL Sofar Spotter).
- What is the barometric pressure at Disl Sofar Spotter?
- Sea-level pressure at Disl Sofar Spotter was 30.26 inHg (1024.6 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:05 UTC by NOAA station 42357 (DISL Sofar Spotter). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Is it swell or wind chop at Disl Sofar Spotter?
- NDBC classified the sea state at Disl Sofar Spotter as average, with a significant wave height of 3.0 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:05 UTC by NOAA station 42357 (DISL Sofar Spotter). The classification describes wave steepness relative to period, not wave size.
- Where is NOAA buoy 42357 located?
- DISL Sofar Spotter (42357) reports from 30.092°N, 88.212°W in the Gulf of Mexico.
- How often is NOAA buoy 42357 updated?
- Station 42357 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 42357 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for DISL Sofar Spotter, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for DISL Sofar Spotter 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.