8779280 - Realitos Peninsula, TX (RLIT2) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station RLIT2, 8779280 - Realitos Peninsula, TX, reports real-time marine conditions from 26.262°N, 97.285°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 8779280 - Realitos Peninsula, TX
As of October 19, 2026 at 20:18 UTC, 8779280 - Realitos Peninsula, TX (RLIT2) is reporting water temperature 73°F, air temperature 74°F, wind from the NNW at 9 mph gusting 11 mph, and barometric pressure 30.09 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 73°F
- Air temperature
- 74°F
- Wind
- NNW 9 mph (gust 11)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.09 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 20:18 UTC from NOAA NDBC station RLIT2. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy RLIT2 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, RLIT2 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 NOAA buoy RLIT2?
- Sea surface temperature at NOAA buoy RLIT2 was 73°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:18 UTC by NOAA station RLIT2 (8779280 - Realitos Peninsula, TX). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at NOAA buoy RLIT2?
- Air temperature at NOAA buoy RLIT2 was 74°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:18 UTC by NOAA station RLIT2 (8779280 - Realitos Peninsula, TX).
- What is the wind doing at NOAA buoy RLIT2?
- Wind at NOAA buoy RLIT2 was from the NNW at 9 mph, with peak gusts to 11 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:18 UTC by NOAA station RLIT2 (8779280 - Realitos Peninsula, TX). 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 NOAA buoy RLIT2?
- Sea-level pressure at NOAA buoy RLIT2 was 30.09 inHg (1018.9 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:18 UTC by NOAA station RLIT2 (8779280 - Realitos Peninsula, TX). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy RLIT2 located?
- 8779280 - Realitos Peninsula, TX (RLIT2) reports from 26.262°N, 97.285°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Texas).
- How often is NOAA buoy RLIT2 updated?
- Station RLIT2 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 RLIT2 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 8779280 - Realitos Peninsula, TX, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 8779280 - Realitos Peninsula, 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.