Yucatan Basin - 120 NM ESE of Cozumel, MX - Live Wave Heights & Surf Conditions

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Track real-time wave heights from the Yucatan Basin - 120 NM ESE of Cozumel, MX buoy (Station 42056) serving International. View live swell data, wave periods, wind direction, and ocean conditions now — essential for surfers, mariners, and forecasters.

Current Conditions

6.6ft
Swell Height

Last updated: 1/27/2026, 2:40:00 PM

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About Yucatan Basin - 120 NM ESE of Cozumel, MX Buoy

The Yucatan Basin - 120 NM ESE of Cozumel, MX 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 International. This data supports safe navigation, surf forecasting, weather modeling, and coastal research around International.

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
42056
Location
19.82°N, 84.98°W
Data Sources
NDBC
Program
NDBC Meteorological/Ocean
Type
other

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