Whipray Basin, FL (WRBF1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station WRBF1, Whipray Basin, FL, reports real-time marine conditions from 25.072°N, 80.735°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 — Whipray Basin, FL is one of several stations in Florida Keys. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Whipray Basin, FL
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC, Whipray Basin, FL (WRBF1) is reporting water temperature 83°F and wind from the ENE at 17 mph.
- Water temperature
- 83°F
- Wind
- ENE 17 mph
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station WRBF1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy WRBF1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, WRBF1 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 Whipray Basin?
- Sea surface temperature at Whipray Basin was 83°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station WRBF1 (Whipray Basin, FL). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the wind doing at Whipray Basin?
- Wind at Whipray Basin was from the ENE at 17 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC by NOAA station WRBF1 (Whipray Basin, FL). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- Where is NOAA buoy WRBF1 located?
- Whipray Basin, FL (WRBF1) reports from 25.072°N, 80.735°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy WRBF1 updated?
- Station WRBF1 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 WRBF1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Whipray Basin, FL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Whipray Basin, 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.