8761305 - Shell Beach, LA (SHBL1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station SHBL1, 8761305 - Shell Beach, LA, reports real-time marine conditions from 29.868°N, 89.673°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.
Mississippi Sound Marine Conditions — 8761305 - Shell Beach, LA is one of several stations in Mississippi Sound. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at 8761305 - Shell Beach, LA
As of October 19, 2026 at 21:30 UTC, 8761305 - Shell Beach, LA (SHBL1) is reporting air temperature 70°F, wind from the NE at 13 mph gusting 15 mph, and barometric pressure 30.17 inHg.
- Air temperature
- 70°F
- Wind
- NE 13 mph (gust 15)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.17 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 21:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station SHBL1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy SHBL1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, SHBL1 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 NOAA buoy SHBL1?
- Air temperature at NOAA buoy SHBL1 was 70°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 21:30 UTC by NOAA station SHBL1 (8761305 - Shell Beach, LA).
- What is the wind doing at NOAA buoy SHBL1?
- Wind at NOAA buoy SHBL1 was from the NE at 13 mph, with peak gusts to 15 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 21:30 UTC by NOAA station SHBL1 (8761305 - Shell Beach, LA). 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 SHBL1?
- Sea-level pressure at NOAA buoy SHBL1 was 30.17 inHg (1021.6 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 21:30 UTC by NOAA station SHBL1 (8761305 - Shell Beach, LA). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy SHBL1 located?
- 8761305 - Shell Beach, LA (SHBL1) reports from 29.868°N, 89.673°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Louisiana).
- How often is NOAA buoy SHBL1 updated?
- Station SHBL1 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 SHBL1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 8761305 - Shell Beach, LA, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 8761305 - Shell Beach, 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.