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 October 19, 2026 at 18:48 UTC, 8729108 - Panama City, FL (PACF1) is reporting water temperature 73°F and wind from the NE at 11 mph gusting 17 mph.
- Water temperature
- 73°F
- Wind
- NE 11 mph (gust 17)
Observed October 19, 2026 at 18:48 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
- What is the water temperature at NOAA buoy PACF1?
- Sea surface temperature at NOAA buoy PACF1 was 73°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:48 UTC by NOAA station PACF1 (8729108 - Panama City, FL). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the wind doing at NOAA buoy PACF1?
- Wind at NOAA buoy PACF1 was from the NE at 11 mph, with peak gusts to 17 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:48 UTC by NOAA station PACF1 (8729108 - Panama City, FL). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- 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.