Brazos 538 (Transco) (KBQX) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station KBQX, Brazos 538 (Transco), reports real-time marine conditions from 28.314°N, 95.620°W in the Gulf of Mexico. 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 — Brazos 538 (Transco) is one of several stations in Galveston & Upper Texas Coast. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Brazos 538 (Transco)
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:55 UTC, Brazos 538 (Transco) (KBQX) is reporting air temperature 77°F and wind from the E at 13 mph gusting 23 mph.
- Air temperature
- 77°F
- Wind
- E 13 mph (gust 23)
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:55 UTC from NOAA NDBC station KBQX. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy KBQX measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, KBQX 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 Brazos 538?
- Air temperature at Brazos 538 was 77°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:55 UTC by NOAA station KBQX (Brazos 538 (Transco)).
- What is the wind doing at Brazos 538?
- Wind at Brazos 538 was from the E at 13 mph, with peak gusts to 23 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:55 UTC by NOAA station KBQX (Brazos 538 (Transco)). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- Where is NOAA buoy KBQX located?
- Brazos 538 (Transco) (KBQX) reports from 28.314°N, 95.620°W in the Gulf of Mexico.
- How often is NOAA buoy KBQX updated?
- Station KBQX 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 KBQX measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Brazos 538 (Transco), plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Brazos 538 (Transco) 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.