8727520 - Cedar Key, FL (CKYF1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station CKYF1, 8727520 - Cedar Key, FL, reports real-time marine conditions from 29.134°N, 83.031°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.
Current conditions at 8727520 - Cedar Key, FL
As of October 19, 2026 at 20:48 UTC, 8727520 - Cedar Key, FL (CKYF1) is reporting water temperature 68°F, air temperature 77°F, wind from the NE at 17 mph gusting 22 mph, and barometric pressure 30.13 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 68°F
- Air temperature
- 77°F
- Wind
- NE 17 mph (gust 22)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.13 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 20:48 UTC from NOAA NDBC station CKYF1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy CKYF1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, CKYF1 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 CKYF1?
- Sea surface temperature at NOAA buoy CKYF1 was 68°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:48 UTC by NOAA station CKYF1 (8727520 - Cedar Key, FL). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at NOAA buoy CKYF1?
- Air temperature at NOAA buoy CKYF1 was 77°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:48 UTC by NOAA station CKYF1 (8727520 - Cedar Key, FL).
- What is the wind doing at NOAA buoy CKYF1?
- Wind at NOAA buoy CKYF1 was from the NE at 17 mph, with peak gusts to 22 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:48 UTC by NOAA station CKYF1 (8727520 - Cedar Key, 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 CKYF1?
- Sea-level pressure at NOAA buoy CKYF1 was 30.13 inHg (1020.3 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:48 UTC by NOAA station CKYF1 (8727520 - Cedar Key, FL). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy CKYF1 located?
- 8727520 - Cedar Key, FL (CKYF1) reports from 29.134°N, 83.031°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy CKYF1 updated?
- Station CKYF1 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 CKYF1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 8727520 - Cedar Key, FL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 8727520 - Cedar Key, 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.