Point Arguello, CA (PTGC1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station PTGC1, Point Arguello, CA, reports real-time marine conditions from 34.577°N, 120.648°W in the eastern North Pacific (California). 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 Point Arguello, CA
As of August 21, 2026 at 19:20 UTC, Point Arguello, CA (PTGC1) is reporting air temperature 59°F, wind from the N at 23 mph gusting 26 mph, and barometric pressure 30.00 inHg.
- Air temperature
- 59°F
- Wind
- N 23 mph (gust 26)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.00 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 19:20 UTC from NOAA NDBC station PTGC1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy PTGC1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, PTGC1 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 eastern North Pacific
The U.S. Pacific coast is dominated by long-period groundswell and strong seasonal upwelling that keeps nearshore water cold. Watch swell period as closely as wave height — a long-period west swell can make harbor entrances and bar crossings hazardous even when the wave height looks modest.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is NOAA buoy PTGC1 located?
- Point Arguello, CA (PTGC1) reports from 34.577°N, 120.648°W in the eastern North Pacific (California).
- How often is NOAA buoy PTGC1 updated?
- Station PTGC1 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 PTGC1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Point Arguello, CA, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Point Arguello, CA 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.