Station 42084 - Search and Rescue Data

Southwest Pass Entrance W, LA (256)
28.988 N 89.649 W (28°59'17" N 89°38'56" W)

The highly endangered Rice's whale, a newly identified species, inhabit the northeastern Gulf of America 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
2026-07-26 1800Z--019869889
2026-07-26 1200Z--021285128712
2026-07-26 0600Z--021286128812
2026-07-26 0000Z--011187119011
2026-07-25 1800Z--021286129012
2026-07-25 1200Z--021284128612
2026-07-25 0600Z--021284128712
2026-07-25 0000Z--021186118911
2026-07-24 1800Z--031286128812
2026-07-24 1200Z--031285128612
2026-07-24 0600Z--031284128612
2026-07-24 0000Z--051186118711
2026-07-23 1800Z--071287128712
2026-07-23 1200Z--08128698612
2026-07-23 0600Z--091285128612
2026-07-23 0000Z--07118288611
2026-07-22 1800Z--041281128712
2026-07-22 1200Z--051283118712
2026-07-22 0600Z--041285128812
2026-07-22 0000Z--04128698912

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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