La Quinta, TX MET (8775132) (LQAT2) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station LQAT2, La Quinta, TX MET (8775132), reports real-time marine conditions from 27.881°N, 97.285°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.
Corpus Christi & Laguna Madre Marine Conditions — La Quinta, TX MET (8775132) is one of several stations in Corpus Christi & Laguna Madre. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at La Quinta, TX MET (8775132)
As of October 19, 2026 at 20:18 UTC, La Quinta, TX MET (8775132) (LQAT2) is reporting water temperature 77°F, air temperature 79°F, wind from the E at 14 mph gusting 18 mph, and barometric pressure 30.12 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 77°F
- Air temperature
- 79°F
- Wind
- E 14 mph (gust 18)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.12 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 20:18 UTC from NOAA NDBC station LQAT2. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy LQAT2 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, LQAT2 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 water temperature at La Quinta, TX Met?
- Sea surface temperature at La Quinta, TX Met was 77°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:18 UTC by NOAA station LQAT2 (La Quinta, TX MET (8775132)). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at La Quinta, TX Met?
- Air temperature at La Quinta, TX Met was 79°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:18 UTC by NOAA station LQAT2 (La Quinta, TX MET (8775132)).
- What is the wind doing at La Quinta, TX Met?
- Wind at La Quinta, TX Met was from the E at 14 mph, with peak gusts to 18 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:18 UTC by NOAA station LQAT2 (La Quinta, TX MET (8775132)). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- What is the barometric pressure at La Quinta, TX Met?
- Sea-level pressure at La Quinta, TX Met was 30.12 inHg (1020 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:18 UTC by NOAA station LQAT2 (La Quinta, TX MET (8775132)). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy LQAT2 located?
- La Quinta, TX MET (8775132) (LQAT2) reports from 27.881°N, 97.285°W in the Gulf of Mexico.
- How often is NOAA buoy LQAT2 updated?
- Station LQAT2 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 LQAT2 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for La Quinta, TX MET (8775132), plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for La Quinta, TX MET (8775132) 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.