Upper Henderson Creek, Rookery Bay Reserve, FL (RKXF1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station RKXF1, Upper Henderson Creek, Rookery Bay Reserve, FL, reports real-time marine conditions from 26.050°N, 81.701°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.
Current conditions at Upper Henderson Creek, Rookery Bay Reserve, FL
As of August 21, 2026 at 23:00 UTC, Upper Henderson Creek, Rookery Bay Reserve, FL (RKXF1) is reporting air temperature 89°F, wind from the WNW at 5 mph, and barometric pressure 30.03 inHg.
- Air temperature
- 89°F
- Wind
- WNW 5 mph
- Barometric pressure
- 30.03 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 23:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station RKXF1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy RKXF1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, RKXF1 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 RKXF1 located?
- Upper Henderson Creek, Rookery Bay Reserve, FL (RKXF1) reports from 26.050°N, 81.701°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy RKXF1 updated?
- Station RKXF1 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 RKXF1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Upper Henderson Creek, Rookery Bay Reserve, FL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Upper Henderson Creek, Rookery Bay Reserve, 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.