MONTEREY - 27NM WNW of Monterey, CA (46042) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 46042, MONTEREY - 27NM WNW of Monterey, CA, reports real-time marine conditions from 36.787°N, 122.408°W in the eastern North Pacific (California). 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.
Monterey Bay Marine Conditions — MONTEREY - 27NM WNW of Monterey, CA is one of several stations in Monterey Bay. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at MONTEREY - 27NM WNW of Monterey, CA
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC, MONTEREY - 27NM WNW of Monterey, CA (46042) is reporting water temperature 64°F, air temperature 60°F, wave height 8.9 ft at a 13-second dominant period, wind from the NNW at 11 mph gusting 16 mph, and barometric pressure 29.98 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 64°F
- Air temperature
- 60°F
- Wave height
- 8.9 ft @ 13 s
- Wind
- NNW 11 mph (gust 16)
- Barometric pressure
- 29.98 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 46042. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 46042 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 46042 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 eastern North Pacific
The U.S. Pacific coast is dominated by long-period groundswell and strong seasonal upwelling that keeps nearshore water cold. Watch swell period as closely as wave height — a long-period west swell can make harbor entrances and bar crossings hazardous even when the wave height looks modest.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water temperature at Monterey?
- Sea surface temperature at Monterey was 64°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station 46042 (MONTEREY - 27NM WNW of Monterey, CA). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at Monterey?
- Air temperature at Monterey was 60°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station 46042 (MONTEREY - 27NM WNW of Monterey, CA).
- What is the wind doing at Monterey?
- Wind at Monterey was from the NNW at 11 mph, with peak gusts to 16 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station 46042 (MONTEREY - 27NM WNW of Monterey, CA). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- How big are the waves at Monterey?
- Significant wave height at Monterey was 8.9 ft, with a 13-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station 46042 (MONTEREY - 27NM WNW of Monterey, CA). 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 Monterey?
- Waves at Monterey were arriving from 304° true (NW) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station 46042 (MONTEREY - 27NM WNW of Monterey, CA).
- What is the barometric pressure at Monterey?
- Sea-level pressure at Monterey was 29.98 inHg (1015.1 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station 46042 (MONTEREY - 27NM WNW of Monterey, CA). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy 46042 located?
- MONTEREY - 27NM WNW of Monterey, CA (46042) reports from 36.787°N, 122.408°W in the eastern North Pacific (California).
- How often is NOAA buoy 46042 updated?
- Station 46042 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 46042 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for MONTEREY - 27NM WNW of Monterey, CA, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for MONTEREY - 27NM WNW of Monterey, CA 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.