8770808 - High Island, TX (HIST2) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station HIST2, 8770808 - High Island, TX, reports real-time marine conditions from 29.595°N, 94.390°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Texas). 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.
Galveston & Upper Texas Coast Marine Conditions — 8770808 - High Island, TX is one of several stations in Galveston & Upper Texas Coast. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at 8770808 - High Island, TX
As of August 21, 2026 at 19:18 UTC, 8770808 - High Island, TX (HIST2) is reporting water temperature 89°F, air temperature 93°F, and wind from the SSW at 8 mph gusting 14 mph.
- Water temperature
- 89°F
- Air temperature
- 93°F
- Wind
- SSW 8 mph (gust 14)
Observed August 21, 2026 at 19:18 UTC from NOAA NDBC station HIST2. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy HIST2 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, HIST2 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 HIST2 located?
- 8770808 - High Island, TX (HIST2) reports from 29.595°N, 94.390°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Texas).
- How often is NOAA buoy HIST2 updated?
- Station HIST2 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 HIST2 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 8770808 - High Island, TX, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 8770808 - High Island, TX 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.