8726412 - Middle Tampa Bay, FL (MTBF1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station MTBF1, 8726412 - Middle Tampa Bay, FL, reports real-time marine conditions from 27.661°N, 82.594°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida). 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.
Tampa Bay Marine Conditions — 8726412 - Middle Tampa Bay, FL is one of several stations in Tampa Bay. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at 8726412 - Middle Tampa Bay, FL
As of August 21, 2026 at 20:18 UTC, 8726412 - Middle Tampa Bay, FL (MTBF1) is reporting air temperature 86°F, wind from the WNW at 13 mph gusting 16 mph, and barometric pressure 30.02 inHg.
- Air temperature
- 86°F
- Wind
- WNW 13 mph (gust 16)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.02 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 20:18 UTC from NOAA NDBC station MTBF1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy MTBF1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, MTBF1 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 MTBF1 located?
- 8726412 - Middle Tampa Bay, FL (MTBF1) reports from 27.661°N, 82.594°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy MTBF1 updated?
- Station MTBF1 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 MTBF1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 8726412 - Middle Tampa Bay, FL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 8726412 - Middle Tampa Bay, FL 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.