8736163 - Middle Bay Port, Mobile Bay, AL (MBPA1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station MBPA1, 8736163 - Middle Bay Port, Mobile Bay, AL, reports real-time marine conditions from 30.527°N, 88.086°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Alabama). 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.
Mobile Bay Marine Conditions — 8736163 - Middle Bay Port, Mobile Bay, AL is one of several stations in Mobile Bay. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at 8736163 - Middle Bay Port, Mobile Bay, AL
As of August 21, 2026 at 20:00 UTC, 8736163 - Middle Bay Port, Mobile Bay, AL (MBPA1) is reporting air temperature 90°F.
- Air temperature
- 90°F
Observed August 21, 2026 at 20:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station MBPA1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy MBPA1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, MBPA1 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 MBPA1 located?
- 8736163 - Middle Bay Port, Mobile Bay, AL (MBPA1) reports from 30.527°N, 88.086°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Alabama).
- How often is NOAA buoy MBPA1 updated?
- Station MBPA1 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 MBPA1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 8736163 - Middle Bay Port, Mobile Bay, AL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 8736163 - Middle Bay Port, Mobile Bay, AL 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.