Cal Poly Pier, CA (CPXC1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station CPXC1, Cal Poly Pier, CA, reports real-time marine conditions from 35.170°N, 120.741°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.
Current conditions at Cal Poly Pier, CA
As of August 21, 2026 at 20:03 UTC, Cal Poly Pier, CA (CPXC1) is reporting air temperature 66°F, wind from the SSE at 1 mph, and barometric pressure 30.02 inHg.
- Air temperature
- 66°F
- Wind
- SSE 1 mph
- Barometric pressure
- 30.02 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 20:03 UTC from NOAA NDBC station CPXC1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy CPXC1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, CPXC1 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
- Where is NOAA buoy CPXC1 located?
- Cal Poly Pier, CA (CPXC1) reports from 35.170°N, 120.741°W in the eastern North Pacific (California).
- How often is NOAA buoy CPXC1 updated?
- Station CPXC1 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 CPXC1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Cal Poly Pier, CA, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Cal Poly Pier, 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.