8720030 - Fernandina Beach, FL (FRDF1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station FRDF1, 8720030 - Fernandina Beach, FL, reports real-time marine conditions from 30.675°N, 81.465°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 8720030 - Fernandina Beach, FL
As of August 21, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, 8720030 - Fernandina Beach, FL (FRDF1) is reporting air temperature 85°F, wind from the SSE at 10 mph gusting 14 mph, and barometric pressure 30.02 inHg.
- Air temperature
- 85°F
- Wind
- SSE 10 mph (gust 14)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.02 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 19:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station FRDF1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy FRDF1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, FRDF1 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
- Where is NOAA buoy FRDF1 located?
- 8720030 - Fernandina Beach, FL (FRDF1) reports from 30.675°N, 81.465°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy FRDF1 updated?
- Station FRDF1 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 FRDF1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 8720030 - Fernandina Beach, FL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 8720030 - Fernandina Beach, 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.