Moderate seas building off Pensacola coast

Buoy readings off Pensacola are showing elevated ocean conditions Tuesday, with significant wave heights reaching 6.2 feet, according to Florida Gulf Signal. Easterly winds are running at 17.5 knots, with wave periods of 7 seconds. Air temperature was holding at 77.5°F at the time of the report.

The moderate seas are typical of fall conditions in the Gulf of Mexico and pose manageable conditions for most recreational and commercial marine traffic, though boaters should remain aware of the elevated swells.