Southwest Pass, LA (BURL1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station BURL1, Southwest Pass, LA, reports real-time marine conditions from 28.906°N, 89.429°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Louisiana). 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.
Louisiana Coast Marine Conditions — Southwest Pass, LA is one of several stations in Louisiana Coast. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Southwest Pass, LA
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC, Southwest Pass, LA (BURL1) is reporting air temperature 74°F, wind from the ENE at 24 mph gusting 25 mph, and barometric pressure 30.15 inHg.
- Air temperature
- 74°F
- Wind
- ENE 24 mph (gust 25)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.15 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station BURL1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy BURL1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, BURL1 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 air temperature at Southwest Pass?
- Air temperature at Southwest Pass was 74°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station BURL1 (Southwest Pass, LA).
- What is the wind doing at Southwest Pass?
- Wind at Southwest Pass was from the ENE at 24 mph, with peak gusts to 25 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station BURL1 (Southwest Pass, LA). 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 Southwest Pass?
- Sea-level pressure at Southwest Pass was 30.15 inHg (1021 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station BURL1 (Southwest Pass, LA). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy BURL1 located?
- Southwest Pass, LA (BURL1) reports from 28.906°N, 89.429°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Louisiana).
- How often is NOAA buoy BURL1 updated?
- Station BURL1 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 BURL1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Southwest Pass, LA, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Southwest Pass, LA 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.