Perdido Pass, AL (PPTA1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station PPTA1, Perdido Pass, AL, reports real-time marine conditions from 30.279°N, 87.556°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Alabama). 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.
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Current conditions at Perdido Pass, AL
As of October 19, 2026 at 18:00 UTC, Perdido Pass, AL (PPTA1) is reporting water temperature 71°F, wind at 15 mph, and barometric pressure 30.25 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 71°F
- Wind
- 15 mph
- Barometric pressure
- 30.25 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 18:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station PPTA1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy PPTA1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, PPTA1 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 Perdido Pass?
- Sea surface temperature at Perdido Pass was 71°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:00 UTC by NOAA station PPTA1 (Perdido Pass, AL). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the wind doing at Perdido Pass?
- Wind at Perdido Pass was at 15 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:00 UTC by NOAA station PPTA1 (Perdido Pass, AL). 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 Perdido Pass?
- Sea-level pressure at Perdido Pass was 30.25 inHg (1024.4 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:00 UTC by NOAA station PPTA1 (Perdido Pass, AL). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy PPTA1 located?
- Perdido Pass, AL (PPTA1) reports from 30.279°N, 87.556°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Alabama).
- How often is NOAA buoy PPTA1 updated?
- Station PPTA1 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 PPTA1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Perdido Pass, AL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Perdido Pass, AL 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.