Ship Shoal 178 (Apache Corp) (KSPR) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station KSPR, Ship Shoal 178 (Apache Corp), reports real-time marine conditions from 28.599°N, 91.206°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.
Louisiana Coast Marine Conditions — Ship Shoal 178 (Apache Corp) is one of several stations in Louisiana Coast. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Ship Shoal 178 (Apache Corp)
As of August 21, 2026 at 20:55 UTC, Ship Shoal 178 (Apache Corp) (KSPR) is reporting air temperature 91°F and wind at 5 mph gusting 14 mph.
- Air temperature
- 91°F
- Wind
- 5 mph (gust 14)
Observed August 21, 2026 at 20:55 UTC from NOAA NDBC station KSPR. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy KSPR measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, KSPR 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 KSPR located?
- Ship Shoal 178 (Apache Corp) (KSPR) reports from 28.599°N, 91.206°W in the Gulf of Mexico.
- How often is NOAA buoy KSPR updated?
- Station KSPR 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 KSPR measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Ship Shoal 178 (Apache Corp), plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Ship Shoal 178 (Apache Corp) 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.