8761927 - New Canal Station, LA (NWCL1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station NWCL1, 8761927 - New Canal Station, LA, reports real-time marine conditions from 30.027°N, 90.113°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Louisiana). 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 — 8761927 - New Canal Station, LA is one of several stations in Louisiana Coast. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at 8761927 - New Canal Station, LA
As of October 19, 2026 at 21:30 UTC, 8761927 - New Canal Station, LA (NWCL1) is reporting water temperature 71°F, air temperature 71°F, wind from the NNE at 7 mph gusting 9 mph, and barometric pressure 30.17 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 71°F
- Air temperature
- 71°F
- Wind
- NNE 7 mph (gust 9)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.17 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 21:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station NWCL1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy NWCL1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, NWCL1 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 NOAA buoy NWCL1?
- Sea surface temperature at NOAA buoy NWCL1 was 71°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 21:30 UTC by NOAA station NWCL1 (8761927 - New Canal Station, LA). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at NOAA buoy NWCL1?
- Air temperature at NOAA buoy NWCL1 was 71°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 21:30 UTC by NOAA station NWCL1 (8761927 - New Canal Station, LA).
- What is the wind doing at NOAA buoy NWCL1?
- Wind at NOAA buoy NWCL1 was from the NNE at 7 mph, with peak gusts to 9 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 21:30 UTC by NOAA station NWCL1 (8761927 - New Canal Station, LA). 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 NOAA buoy NWCL1?
- Sea-level pressure at NOAA buoy NWCL1 was 30.17 inHg (1021.8 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 21:30 UTC by NOAA station NWCL1 (8761927 - New Canal Station, LA). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy NWCL1 located?
- 8761927 - New Canal Station, LA (NWCL1) reports from 30.027°N, 90.113°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Louisiana).
- How often is NOAA buoy NWCL1 updated?
- Station NWCL1 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 NWCL1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 8761927 - New Canal Station, LA, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 8761927 - New Canal Station, LA 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.