8779748 - South Padre Island CGS, TX (PCGT2) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station PCGT2, 8779748 - South Padre Island CGS, TX , reports real-time marine conditions from 26.072°N, 97.167°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Texas). 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.
Current conditions at 8779748 - South Padre Island CGS, TX
As of August 21, 2026 at 20:18 UTC, 8779748 - South Padre Island CGS, TX (PCGT2) is reporting water temperature 84°F, air temperature 85°F, wind from the SSE at 18 mph gusting 22 mph, and barometric pressure 29.99 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 84°F
- Air temperature
- 85°F
- Wind
- SSE 18 mph (gust 22)
- Barometric pressure
- 29.99 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 20:18 UTC from NOAA NDBC station PCGT2. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy PCGT2 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, PCGT2 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 PCGT2 located?
- 8779748 - South Padre Island CGS, TX (PCGT2) reports from 26.072°N, 97.167°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Texas).
- How often is NOAA buoy PCGT2 updated?
- Station PCGT2 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 PCGT2 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 8779748 - South Padre Island CGS, TX , plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 8779748 - South Padre Island CGS, TX 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.