Sand Key, FL (SANF1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station SANF1, Sand Key, FL, reports real-time marine conditions from 24.456°N, 81.877°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.
Florida Keys Marine Conditions — Sand Key, FL is one of several stations in Florida Keys. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Sand Key, FL
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, Sand Key, FL (SANF1) is reporting air temperature 82°F, wind from the E at 25 mph gusting 29 mph, and barometric pressure 29.96 inHg.
- Air temperature
- 82°F
- Wind
- E 25 mph (gust 29)
- Barometric pressure
- 29.96 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station SANF1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy SANF1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, SANF1 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 air temperature at Sand Key?
- Air temperature at Sand Key was 82°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station SANF1 (Sand Key, FL).
- What is the wind doing at Sand Key?
- Wind at Sand Key was from the E at 25 mph, with peak gusts to 29 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station SANF1 (Sand Key, FL). 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 Sand Key?
- Sea-level pressure at Sand Key was 29.96 inHg (1014.7 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station SANF1 (Sand Key, FL). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy SANF1 located?
- Sand Key, FL (SANF1) reports from 24.456°N, 81.877°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy SANF1 updated?
- Station SANF1 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 SANF1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Sand Key, FL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Sand Key, 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.