Fish River, Weeks Bay Reserve, AL (WKQA1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station WKQA1, Fish River, Weeks Bay Reserve, AL, reports real-time marine conditions from 30.417°N, 87.823°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Alabama). 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.
Mobile Bay Marine Conditions — Fish River, Weeks Bay Reserve, AL is one of several stations in Mobile Bay. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
What NOAA buoy WKQA1 measures
Station WKQA1 does not report a full meteorological suite; Big Buoy shows the observations available at this location and pairs it with the nearest offshore buoy and a 7-day tide forecast so you still get a complete picture of the area.
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 WKQA1 located?
- Fish River, Weeks Bay Reserve, AL (WKQA1) reports from 30.417°N, 87.823°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Alabama).
- How often is NOAA buoy WKQA1 updated?
- Station WKQA1 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 WKQA1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows the observations available at this location, plus tides and the nearest offshore buoy for Fish River, Weeks Bay Reserve, AL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Fish River, Weeks Bay Reserve, AL 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.