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CWFTBW
Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
925 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
Gulf coastal waters from Bonita Beach to the mouth of theSuwannee River out to 60 NM.
Important notice to mariners...marine forecasts are issued atleast four times a day. Boaters on extended trips shouldroutinely monitor subsequent forecast issuances and updates forthe latest marine weather information.
The wave heights are forecast as significant wave height which isthe average of the highest one-third of the waves. The highestwaves may rarely be twice the significant wave height. The windsand seas near thunderstorms may be higher than forecast.
GMZ800-260215
Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River
925 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
SYNOPSIS
Ridge of high pressure remains in control across the Gulf watersthrough the period keeping minimal weather concerns. Easterlywinds will become onshore each afternoon remaining below 15 knotswith seas of 2 feet and under. Then, the interaction between theridge and a disturbance moving north of the area, could bringcautionary level winds to the waters for the weekend.
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Tampa Bay waters
925 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
THIS AFTERNOON
East winds around 5 knots, becoming west late.Bay and inland waters light chop.
TONIGHT
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east aftermidnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
FRIDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waterslight chop.
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to25 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
SATURDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to15 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters choppy.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to25 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy.
SUNDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to15 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters choppy.
SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland watersa moderate chop.
MONDAY
East winds around 10 knots, becoming south in theafternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
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Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound
925 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
THIS AFTERNOON
Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming westlate. Bay and inland waters light chop.
TONIGHT
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east aftermidnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
FRIDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters lightchop.
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland waterschoppy.
SATURDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to25 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy.
SUNDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters amoderate chop.
SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland watersa moderate chop.
MONDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters amoderate chop.
GMZ856-260215
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM
925 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
THIS AFTERNOON
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west late.Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
TONIGHT
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east aftermidnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
FRIDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bayand inland waters light chop.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to25 knots. Seas 1 foot or less, then 2 to 3 feet after midnight.Bay and inland waters choppy.
SATURDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inlandwaters choppy.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Bay andinland waters choppy.
SUNDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inlandwaters choppy.
SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bayand inland waters choppy.
MONDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bayand inland waters a moderate chop.
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Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM
925 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
THIS AFTERNOON
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwestlate. Seas 1 foot or less.
TONIGHT
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeastafter midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.
FRIDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to25 knots. Seas 1 foot or less, then 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to5 feet after midnight.
SATURDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to5 feet.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to25 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to5 feet, building to 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet aftermidnight.
SUNDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to8 feet.
SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet,occasionally to 5 feet.
MONDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southeast 10 to15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to5 feet.
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Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM
925 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
THIS AFTERNOON
East winds around 5 knots, becoming west late.Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
TONIGHT
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east aftermidnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
FRIDAY
Southeast winds around 10 knots, becoming southwest inthe afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters lightchop.
FRIDAY NIGHT
North winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming east aftermidnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then 2 to 3 feet after midnight.Bay and inland waters choppy.
SATURDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inlandwaters choppy.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,occasionally to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.
SUNDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to5 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.
SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waterschoppy.
MONDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south in theafternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderatechop.
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Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM
925 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
THIS AFTERNOON
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwestlate. Seas 1 foot or less.
TONIGHT
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeastafter midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.
FRIDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in theafternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.
FRIDAY NIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east 15 to20 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then 2 to 4 feet,occasionally to 5 feet after midnight.
SATURDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to5 feet.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to25 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 4 to6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet after midnight.
SUNDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to8 feet.
SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to20 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to5 feet.
MONDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southeast 10 to15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to5 feet.
GMZ850-260215
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM
925 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
THIS AFTERNOON
East winds around 5 knots, becoming west. Seas1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
TONIGHT
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east aftermidnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
FRIDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest inthe afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters lightchop.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming eastafter midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet aftermidnight. Bay and inland waters choppy.
SATURDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inlandwaters a moderate chop.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to25 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.
SUNDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay andinland waters a moderate chop.
SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to15 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waterschoppy.
MONDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south 5 to 10 knotsin the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet inthe afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
GMZ870-260215
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM
925 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
THIS AFTERNOON
Northeast winds around 5 knots, becomingnorthwest late. Seas 1 foot or less.
TONIGHT
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeastafter midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.
FRIDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in theafternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.
FRIDAY NIGHT
North winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming east aftermidnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then 2 to 3 feet after midnight.
SATURDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 5 to10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to25 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to6 feet.
SUNDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to6 feet.
SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,occasionally to 5 feet.
MONDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,occasionally to 5 feet.
