Station 42023 - Search and Rescue Data

C13 - WFS South Buoy, 50m Isobath
26.010 N 83.086 W (26°0'36" N 83°5'10" W)

The highly endangered Rice's whale, a newly identified species, inhabit the northeastern Gulf of Mexico year-round along the continental shelf-break between 100m and 400m depth. Vessels can kill or injure whales - please use slow speeds and be prepared to avoid surfacing whales. To report sightings call 1-877-WHALE-HELP.

Average surface winds - six hour block.

Date (UTC) Average
Wind Dir
(True)
Average
Wind Spd
(Knots)
Wind
Obs
Average
Seas
(Feet)
Wave
Obs
Air Temp.
(Degrees F.)
Air Temp.
Obs
Water Temp.
(Degrees F.)
Water Temp.
Obs
2024-03-28 1800Z3342010-072107310
2024-03-28 1200Z2161412-075127312
2024-03-28 0600Z1592112-075127312
2024-03-28 0000Z123912-075127412
2024-03-27 1800Z128912-075127412
2024-03-27 1200Z1461212-074127312
2024-03-27 0600Z146129-0749739
2024-03-27 0000Z113610-074107310
2024-03-26 1800Z1521512-074127312
2024-03-26 1200Z1381612-074127312
2024-03-26 0600Z1221812-074127312
2024-03-26 0000Z1331512-074127312
2024-03-25 1800Z1171512-073127312
2024-03-25 1200Z1011912-072127212
2024-03-25 0600Z841412-072127312
2024-03-25 0000Z358712-070127312
2024-03-24 1800Z40912-069127312
2024-03-24 1200Z121412-070127212
2024-03-24 0600Z3391612-070127212
2024-03-24 0000Z3351312-071127312

The six-hour averages are calculated as follows:

  • The 0000Z average uses data from 2100Z to 0259Z.
  • The 0600Z average uses data from 0300Z to 0859Z.
  • The 1200Z average uses data from 0900Z to 1459Z.
  • The 1800Z average uses data from 1500Z to 2059Z.

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