WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL - Live Wave Heights & Surf Conditions

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Track real-time wave heights from the WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL buoy (Station 42036) serving Florida. 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

2.0ft
Swell Height

Last updated: 3/13/2026, 9:10:00 PM

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About WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL Buoy

The WEST TAMPA - 112 NM WNW of Tampa, FL 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 Florida. This data supports safe navigation, surf forecasting, weather modeling, and coastal research around Florida.

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
42036
Location
28.5°N, 84.505°W
Data Sources
NDBC
Program
NDBC Meteorological/Ocean
Type
buoy

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