Mississippi Canyon 474 / Na Kika FPU (BP) (KIKT) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station KIKT, Mississippi Canyon 474 / Na Kika FPU (BP), reports real-time marine conditions from 28.521°N, 88.289°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.
Current conditions at Mississippi Canyon 474 / Na Kika FPU (BP)
As of August 21, 2026 at 20:00 UTC, Mississippi Canyon 474 / Na Kika FPU (BP) (KIKT) is reporting air temperature 84°F and wind from the S at 6 mph.
- Air temperature
- 84°F
- Wind
- S 6 mph
Observed August 21, 2026 at 20:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station KIKT. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy KIKT measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, KIKT 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 KIKT located?
- Mississippi Canyon 474 / Na Kika FPU (BP) (KIKT) reports from 28.521°N, 88.289°W in the Gulf of Mexico.
- How often is NOAA buoy KIKT updated?
- Station KIKT 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 KIKT measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Mississippi Canyon 474 / Na Kika FPU (BP), plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Mississippi Canyon 474 / Na Kika FPU (BP) 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.