MID GULF - 180 nm South of Southwest Pass, LA - Live Wave Heights & Surf Conditions

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Track real-time wave heights from the MID GULF - 180 nm South of Southwest Pass, LA buoy (Station 42001) serving Louisiana. View live swell data, wave periods, wind direction, and ocean conditions now — essential for surfers, mariners, and forecasters.

This station reveals surf potential and marine weather patterns through reliable wave measurements using NOAA's standardized buoy data formats.

Current Conditions

3.0ft
Swell Height

Last updated: 3/13/2026, 8:40:00 PM

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About MID GULF - 180 nm South of Southwest Pass, LA Buoy

The MID GULF - 180 nm South of Southwest Pass, LA buoy is part of the NOAA National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) network. It continuously measures swell height, wave period, direction, and marine weather for mariners near Louisiana. This data supports safe navigation, surf forecasting, weather modeling, and coastal research around Louisiana.

NOAA's National Data Buoy Center manages this platform to deliver marine weather and sea-state measurements for forecasts and maritime safety.

Data Applications

  • Surfers: Track swell height, period, and direction to time sessions and compare nearby breaks.
  • Mariners: Monitor sea state and wave energy for safer transits and offshore operations.
  • Weather forecasters: Analyze storm-driven waves and ocean-atmosphere interactions for regional forecasts.
  • Researchers: Study long-term wave climate trends, coastal erosion, and renewable energy potential.

Station Info

Station ID
42001
Location
25.926°N, 89.662°W
Data Sources
NDBC
Program
NDBC Meteorological/Ocean
Type
other

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