National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS52 KTBW
FZUS52 KTBW 141328
CWFTBW
Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
828 AM EST Wed Jan 14 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.
GMZ800-150215
Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River
828 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
SYNOPSIS
Deteriorating marine conditions are expected later today and into tonight as the next cold front approaches. Overnight showers will initially have the potential to create locally hazardous winds and seas. However, winds will increase areawide beginning after 1AM and continuing through the morning. As winds increase to 20 to 25 knots, seas will build in response to hazardous and even dangerous heights offshore. A Small Craft Advisory has been issued in response beginning early Thursday morning and continuing through Friday morning when winds and seas subside.
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GMZ830-150215
Tampa Bay waters
828 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
REST OF TODAY
West winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop. A slight chance of showers this afternoon.
TONIGHT
West winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 15 to 20
knots with gusts to 25 knots after midnight. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers in the evening, then
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
THURSDAY
Northwest winds 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
Bay and inland waters choppy. A chance of showers in the morning.
THURSDAY NIGHT
North winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters choppy.
FRIDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming north around
5 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds around 5 knots. Bay and inland
waters smooth.
SATURDAY
East winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters smooth.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
SUNDAY
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop.
Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
GMZ836-150215
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound
828 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
REST OF TODAY
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
TONIGHT
West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest 15 to 20
knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight.
THURSDAY
Northwest winds 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
Bay and inland waters choppy. Showers likely with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers in the
afternoon.
THURSDAY NIGHT
North winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters choppy.
FRIDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to around
5 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
SATURDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
SATURDAY NIGHT
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
SUNDAY
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop.
Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
GMZ856-150215
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM
828 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
REST OF TODAY
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less, then around 2 feet this afternoon. Wave Detail: Northwest 1
foot at 4 seconds, becoming northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers early
this afternoon.
TONIGHT
West winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots
after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: West 3 feet at 4
seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. Showers likely with a
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
THURSDAY
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet in the
afternoon. Wave Detail: West 5 feet at 6 seconds, becoming
northwest 7 feet at 7 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough.
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
THURSDAY NIGHT
North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 5 to
7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 7 feet at
8 seconds and north 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters
rough.
FRIDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: West 5 feet at
8 seconds and northeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: West 3 feet at 7 seconds and north 1 foot at
4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
SATURDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Bay
and inland waters light chop.
SATURDAY NIGHT
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less,
then around 2 feet after midnight. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
SUNDAY
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop.
Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.
GMZ876-150215
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM
828 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
REST OF TODAY
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around
2 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 2 feet at 4 seconds. A slight
chance of showers late this morning and afternoon.
TONIGHT
West winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: West 4 feet at
5 seconds. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then
showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
THURSDAY
Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet, building to
6 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet in the afternoon. Wave
Detail: West 6 feet at 6 seconds, becoming northwest 8 feet at
8 seconds. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning,
then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
THURSDAY NIGHT
North winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to
15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 feet, occasionally to
10 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 8 feet at 8 seconds and north
1 foot at 4 seconds.
FRIDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 6 feet at 8 seconds and north
1 foot at 5 seconds.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: Northwest 3 feet at 7 seconds and northeast 1 foot
at 4 seconds.
SATURDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
SATURDAY NIGHT
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less,
then around 2 feet after midnight.
SUNDAY
North winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.
GMZ853-150215
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM
828 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
REST OF TODAY
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around
2 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and
inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers this
afternoon.
TONIGHT
West winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots
after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave
Detail: West 4 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after
midnight.
THURSDAY
Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet, building to
5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet in the afternoon. Wave
Detail: Northwest 6 feet at 6 seconds, becoming northwest 8 feet
at 8 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland
waters rough. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning.
THURSDAY NIGHT
North winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to
15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to
10 feet, subsiding to 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet after
midnight. Wave Detail: Northwest 8 feet at 8 seconds and north
2 feet at 5 seconds, becoming northwest 6 feet at 8 seconds and
north 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough.
FRIDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots, diminishing to around 5 knots in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest
4 feet at 8 seconds and north 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds around 5 knots. Seas around
2 feet. Wave Detail: West 2 feet at 7 seconds and north 1 foot at
4 seconds. Bay and inland waters smooth.
SATURDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around
2 feet after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A
slight chance of showers.
SUNDAY
North winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.
GMZ873-150215
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM
828 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
REST OF TODAY
West winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: Northwest 2 feet at 3 seconds. A slight chance of
showers this afternoon.
TONIGHT
West winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 3 to
5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet after midnight. Wave Detail: West
3 feet at 4 seconds, becoming west 4 feet at 5 seconds. A chance
of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening,
then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
THURSDAY
Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, building to
7 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet in the afternoon. Wave
Detail: Northwest 7 feet at 6 seconds, becoming northwest 8 feet
at 8 seconds. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
THURSDAY NIGHT
North winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to
10 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 8 feet at 8 seconds and north
3 feet at 5 seconds.
FRIDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 5 feet at 8 seconds and north
2 feet at 5 seconds.
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds around 5 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Northwest 2 feet at 6 seconds.
SATURDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or
less. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon.
SATURDAY NIGHT
West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around
2 feet after midnight. A slight chance of showers in the evening,
then a chance of showers after midnight.
SUNDAY
North winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. A slight chance of showers in the
morning.
Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.
GMZ850-150215
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM
828 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
REST OF TODAY
West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: West 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop. A slight chance of showers late this morning. A
chance of showers this afternoon.
TONIGHT
West winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing 15 to 20 knots
with gusts to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: West 2 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. Showers.
THURSDAY
Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: West 5 feet at 7 seconds and
northwest 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough. A
chance of showers in the morning.
THURSDAY NIGHT
North winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. Wave Detail: West 4 feet at 8 seconds and north 2 feet at
5 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.
FRIDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave Detail: West 2 feet at
8 seconds and north 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds around 5 knots, becoming
southeast after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet in the evening, then
1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 4 seconds and west
1 foot at 7 seconds, becoming east 1 foot at 3 seconds and west
1 foot at 7 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
SATURDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light
chop. A slight chance of showers.
SATURDAY NIGHT
West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around
2 feet after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A
slight chance of showers.
SUNDAY
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay
and inland waters a moderate chop.
Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.
GMZ870-150215
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM
828 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
REST OF TODAY
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around
2 feet. Wave Detail: West 2 feet at 4 seconds. A chance of
showers late this morning and afternoon.
TONIGHT
West winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest 15 to
20 knots with gusts to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet,
building to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet after midnight.
Wave Detail: West 3 feet at 5 seconds, becoming west 4 feet at 6
seconds. Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
THURSDAY
Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. Seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. Wave Detail:
Northwest 7 feet at 7 seconds and northwest 2 feet at 4 seconds.
A slight chance of showers in the morning.
THURSDAY NIGHT
North winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 7 feet at 8 seconds and north
3 feet at 5 seconds.
FRIDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast in
the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave
Detail: West 3 feet at 8 seconds and north 2 feet at 5 seconds.
FRIDAY NIGHT
South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: West 2 feet at 7 seconds and north 1 foot at
4 seconds.
SATURDAY
South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A
slight chance of showers.
SATURDAY NIGHT
West winds around 10 knots, becoming northwest
after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers.
SUNDAY
North winds around 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. A slight chance of showers in the
morning.
Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.
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