8726607 - Old Port Tampa, FL (OPTF1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station OPTF1, 8726607 - Old Port Tampa, FL, reports real-time marine conditions from 27.858°N, 82.553°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 — 8726607 - Old Port Tampa, FL is one of several stations in Tampa Bay. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at 8726607 - Old Port Tampa, FL
As of October 19, 2026 at 20:00 UTC, 8726607 - Old Port Tampa, FL (OPTF1) is reporting air temperature 80°F, wind from the ENE at 10 mph gusting 17 mph, and barometric pressure 30.09 inHg.
- Air temperature
- 80°F
- Wind
- ENE 10 mph (gust 17)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.09 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 20:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station OPTF1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy OPTF1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, OPTF1 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 air temperature at NOAA buoy OPTF1?
- Air temperature at NOAA buoy OPTF1 was 80°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:00 UTC by NOAA station OPTF1 (8726607 - Old Port Tampa, FL).
- What is the wind doing at NOAA buoy OPTF1?
- Wind at NOAA buoy OPTF1 was from the ENE at 10 mph, with peak gusts to 17 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:00 UTC by NOAA station OPTF1 (8726607 - Old Port Tampa, FL). 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 OPTF1?
- Sea-level pressure at NOAA buoy OPTF1 was 30.09 inHg (1019 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:00 UTC by NOAA station OPTF1 (8726607 - Old Port Tampa, FL). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy OPTF1 located?
- 8726607 - Old Port Tampa, FL (OPTF1) reports from 27.858°N, 82.553°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy OPTF1 updated?
- Station OPTF1 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 OPTF1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 8726607 - Old Port Tampa, FL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 8726607 - Old Port Tampa, 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.