Rough Seas Build Off Pensacola Coast With 7-Foot Waves

Conditions are roughening up in the waters off Pensacola, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's buoy 42039 reporting significant wave heights of 7.2 feet Sunday afternoon, according to Florida Gulf Signal.

The marine weather station, positioned in the Gulf near Pensacola, is also recording northerly winds at 21.4 knots and air temperatures around 74 degrees. Waves are building at intervals of about 7 seconds.

Those conditions suggest choppy water for boaters and beachgoers. If you're planning to head out on the water today or tonight, check current conditions and heed any marine warnings before you go.