8762075 - Port Fourchon, LA (PTFL1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station PTFL1, 8762075 - Port Fourchon, LA, reports real-time marine conditions from 29.114°N, 90.199°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Louisiana). 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.
Louisiana Coast Marine Conditions — 8762075 - Port Fourchon, LA is one of several stations in Louisiana Coast. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at 8762075 - Port Fourchon, LA
As of August 21, 2026 at 20:18 UTC, 8762075 - Port Fourchon, LA (PTFL1) is reporting air temperature 87°F and barometric pressure 30.02 inHg.
- Air temperature
- 87°F
- Barometric pressure
- 30.02 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 20:18 UTC from NOAA NDBC station PTFL1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy PTFL1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, PTFL1 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 PTFL1 located?
- 8762075 - Port Fourchon, LA (PTFL1) reports from 29.114°N, 90.199°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Louisiana).
- How often is NOAA buoy PTFL1 updated?
- Station PTFL1 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 PTFL1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 8762075 - Port Fourchon, LA, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 8762075 - Port Fourchon, LA 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.