8726694 - TPA Cruise Terminal 2, Tampa, FL (TPAF1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station TPAF1, 8726694 - TPA Cruise Terminal 2, Tampa, FL, reports real-time marine conditions from 27.933°N, 82.433°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.
Tampa Bay Marine Conditions — 8726694 - TPA Cruise Terminal 2, Tampa, FL is one of several stations in Tampa Bay. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at 8726694 - TPA Cruise Terminal 2, Tampa, FL
As of August 21, 2026 at 21:18 UTC, 8726694 - TPA Cruise Terminal 2, Tampa, FL (TPAF1) is reporting wind from the WSW at 5 mph gusting 10 mph.
- Wind
- WSW 5 mph (gust 10)
Observed August 21, 2026 at 21:18 UTC from NOAA NDBC station TPAF1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy TPAF1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, TPAF1 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 TPAF1 located?
- 8726694 - TPA Cruise Terminal 2, Tampa, FL (TPAF1) reports from 27.933°N, 82.433°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy TPAF1 updated?
- Station TPAF1 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 TPAF1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 8726694 - TPA Cruise Terminal 2, Tampa, FL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 8726694 - TPA Cruise Terminal 2, Tampa, 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.