8728690 - Apalachicola, FL (APCF1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station APCF1, 8728690 - Apalachicola, FL, reports real-time marine conditions from 29.724°N, 84.980°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 Panhandle Marine Conditions — 8728690 - Apalachicola, FL is one of several stations in Florida Panhandle. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at 8728690 - Apalachicola, FL
As of October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC, 8728690 - Apalachicola, FL (APCF1) is reporting water temperature 72°F, air temperature 74°F, wind from the NNE at 13 mph gusting 16 mph, and barometric pressure 30.20 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 72°F
- Air temperature
- 74°F
- Wind
- NNE 13 mph (gust 16)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.20 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station APCF1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy APCF1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, APCF1 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 NOAA buoy APCF1?
- Sea surface temperature at NOAA buoy APCF1 was 72°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC by NOAA station APCF1 (8728690 - Apalachicola, FL). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at NOAA buoy APCF1?
- Air temperature at NOAA buoy APCF1 was 74°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC by NOAA station APCF1 (8728690 - Apalachicola, FL).
- What is the wind doing at NOAA buoy APCF1?
- Wind at NOAA buoy APCF1 was from the NNE at 13 mph, with peak gusts to 16 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC by NOAA station APCF1 (8728690 - Apalachicola, FL). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- What is the barometric pressure at NOAA buoy APCF1?
- Sea-level pressure at NOAA buoy APCF1 was 30.20 inHg (1022.6 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC by NOAA station APCF1 (8728690 - Apalachicola, FL). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy APCF1 located?
- 8728690 - Apalachicola, FL (APCF1) reports from 29.724°N, 84.980°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy APCF1 updated?
- Station APCF1 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 APCF1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 8728690 - Apalachicola, FL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 8728690 - Apalachicola, FL 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.