National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS52 KTBW

FZUS52 KTBW 111800
CWFTBW

Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
200 PM EDT Fri Oct 11 2024

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.

GMZ800-120615
Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River
200 PM EDT Fri Oct 11 2024

SYNOPSIS

Gusty north-northeast winds around 15-20 knots and seas around 4-7 feet will continue for the next 18-24 hours. Conditions improve by Saturday afternoon as high pressure settles in over the southeast U.S. producing east-northeast winds around 10-15 knots and 1-3 foot seas into next week. Mostly rain- free conditions expected through the period.

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GMZ830-120615
Tampa Bay waters
200 PM EDT Fri Oct 11 2024

SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots late this evening and overnight. Bay and inland waters choppy.

SATURDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.

MONDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.

MONDAY NIGHT
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.

TUESDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.

TUESDAY NIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

WEDNESDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

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GMZ836-120615
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound
200 PM EDT Fri Oct 11 2024

SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots late this evening and overnight. Bay and inland waters choppy. A slight chance of showers this evening.

SATURDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening.

MONDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.

MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.

TUESDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.

TUESDAY NIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

WEDNESDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

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GMZ856-120615
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM
200 PM EDT Fri Oct 11 2024

SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. A slight chance of showers this evening.

SATURDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming east 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

SUNDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Northeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

MONDAY
Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.

MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

TUESDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

TUESDAY NIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

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

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

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GMZ876-120615
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM
200 PM EDT Fri Oct 11 2024

SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 5 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers early this evening, then a slight chance of showers late this evening and early morning.

SATURDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

SUNDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 2 feet at 5 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

MONDAY
Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning.

MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.

TUESDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.

TUESDAY NIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

WEDNESDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

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GMZ853-120615
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM
200 PM EDT Fri Oct 11 2024

SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

SATURDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

MONDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.

MONDAY NIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

TUESDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

TUESDAY NIGHT
North winds around 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

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

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

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GMZ873-120615
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM
200 PM EDT Fri Oct 11 2024

SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 5 feet at 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers this evening.

SATURDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 6 seconds.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds. A slight chance of showers.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: East 2 feet at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 2 feet at 4 seconds.

MONDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Northeast 1 foot at 3 seconds.

MONDAY NIGHT
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.

TUESDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet in the afternoon.

TUESDAY NIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

WEDNESDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

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GMZ850-120615
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM
200 PM EDT Fri Oct 11 2024

SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

SATURDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Northeast 1 foot at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.

SUNDAY NIGHT
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.

MONDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.

MONDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

TUESDAY
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

TUESDAY NIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.

WEDNESDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.

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GMZ870-120615
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM
200 PM EDT Fri Oct 11 2024

SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 4 feet at 5 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 7 seconds.

SATURDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 1 foot at 3 seconds.

SUNDAY NIGHT
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds.

MONDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 2 seconds.

MONDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.

TUESDAY
Northwest winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.

TUESDAY NIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

WEDNESDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet.