Galveston 209A (Arena Offshore) (KGVW) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station KGVW, Galveston 209A (Arena Offshore), reports real-time marine conditions from 29.130°N, 94.550°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 — Galveston 209A (Arena Offshore) is one of several stations in Galveston & Upper Texas Coast. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Galveston 209A (Arena Offshore)
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:55 UTC, Galveston 209A (Arena Offshore) (KGVW) is reporting air temperature 73°F and wind from the NE at 8 mph gusting 20 mph.
- Air temperature
- 73°F
- Wind
- NE 8 mph (gust 20)
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:55 UTC from NOAA NDBC station KGVW. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy KGVW measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, KGVW 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 Galveston 209A?
- Air temperature at Galveston 209A was 73°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:55 UTC by NOAA station KGVW (Galveston 209A (Arena Offshore)).
- What is the wind doing at Galveston 209A?
- Wind at Galveston 209A was from the NE at 8 mph, with peak gusts to 20 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:55 UTC by NOAA station KGVW (Galveston 209A (Arena Offshore)). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- Where is NOAA buoy KGVW located?
- Galveston 209A (Arena Offshore) (KGVW) reports from 29.130°N, 94.550°W in the Gulf of Mexico.
- How often is NOAA buoy KGVW updated?
- Station KGVW 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 KGVW measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Galveston 209A (Arena Offshore), plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Galveston 209A (Arena Offshore) 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.