National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS52 KTBW

FZUS52 KTBW 250005
CWFTBW

Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
805 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026

Gulf coastal waters from Bonita Beach to the mouth of the Suwannee River out to 60 NM.

Important notice to mariners...marine forecasts are issued at least four times a day. Boaters on extended trips should routinely monitor subsequent forecast issuances and updates for the latest marine weather information.

The wave heights are forecast as significant wave height which is the average of the highest one-third of the waves. The highest waves may rarely be twice the significant wave height. The winds and seas near thunderstorms may be higher than forecast.

GMZ800-251315
Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River
805 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026

SYNOPSIS

Northeast winds will continue over the waters for the next week. Advisory level winds will occur for the next several days. Winds will increase further over the weekend with gusts to gale force likely on Sunday, and a Gale Watch may be needed for portions of the waters on Sunday.

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GMZ830-251315
Tampa Bay waters
805 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

REST OF TONIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Waves 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Waves 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Waves 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

MONDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Waves 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

TUESDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters rough.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy.

WEDNESDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters rough.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

THURSDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. Isolated showers in the afternoon.

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GMZ836-251315
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound
805 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

REST OF TONIGHT
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming north around 20 knots late this evening and overnight. Bay and inland waters choppy.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters rough.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters rough.

MONDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters rough.

MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters rough.

TUESDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters rough.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters rough.

WEDNESDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters rough. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters rough. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening.

THURSDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. Isolated showers in the afternoon.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

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GMZ856-251315
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM
805 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

REST OF TONIGHT
Northeast winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: North 5 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters very rough.

MONDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough.

MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters very rough.

TUESDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

WEDNESDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

THURSDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy. Isolated showers in the afternoon.

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GMZ876-251315
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM
805 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

REST OF TONIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: North 5 feet at 6 seconds.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. Wave Detail: North 7 feet at 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. Seas 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. Wave Detail: North 7 feet at 7 seconds.

MONDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. Wave Detail: North 6 feet at 7 seconds.

MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. Wave Detail: North 6 feet at 7 seconds.

TUESDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: North 5 feet at 6 seconds.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet.

WEDNESDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet.

THURSDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet.

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GMZ853-251315
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM
805 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

REST OF TONIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, increasing to 25 to 30 knots in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: North 5 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters very rough.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: North 5 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters very rough.

MONDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough.

MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough.

TUESDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

WEDNESDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

THURSDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.

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GMZ873-251315
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM
805 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

REST OF TONIGHT
Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: North 7 feet at 6 seconds.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. Seas 6 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. Wave Detail: North 8 feet at 7 seconds.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. Seas 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. Wave Detail: North 9 feet at 7 seconds.

MONDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 6 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. Wave Detail: North 7 feet at 7 seconds.

MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. Wave Detail: North 7 feet at 6 seconds.

TUESDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: North 6 feet at 6 seconds.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet.

WEDNESDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet.

THURSDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet.

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GMZ850-251315
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM
805 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

REST OF TONIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters very rough.

MONDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough.

MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough.

TUESDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 3 feet at 3 seconds and north 2 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.

WEDNESDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.

THURSDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.

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GMZ870-251315
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM
805 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

REST OF TONIGHT
Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: North 6 feet at 5 seconds.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: North 6 feet at 5 seconds.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. Seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. Wave Detail: North 7 feet at 6 seconds.

MONDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: North 6 feet at 5 seconds.

MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: North 6 feet at 5 seconds.

TUESDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 5 feet at 5 seconds.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.

WEDNESDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.

THURSDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.