8729108 - Panama City, FL (PACF1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station PACF1, 8729108 - Panama City, FL, reports real-time marine conditions from 30.150°N, 85.664°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.
Florida Panhandle Marine Conditions — 8729108 - Panama City, FL is one of several stations in Florida Panhandle. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at 8729108 - Panama City, FL
As of August 21, 2026 at 18:18 UTC, 8729108 - Panama City, FL (PACF1) is reporting water temperature 89°F and wind from the SSW at 9 mph gusting 13 mph.
- Water temperature
- 89°F
- Wind
- SSW 9 mph (gust 13)
Observed August 21, 2026 at 18:18 UTC from NOAA NDBC station PACF1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy PACF1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, PACF1 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 PACF1 located?
- 8729108 - Panama City, FL (PACF1) reports from 30.150°N, 85.664°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy PACF1 updated?
- Station PACF1 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 PACF1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 8729108 - Panama City, FL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 8729108 - Panama City, 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.