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Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
302 PM EDT Fri May 31 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.

GMZ800-010815-
Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River-
302 PM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
Winds are expected to increase overnight out of the east
which will give us some exercise caution in the Gulf. These winds
will start to calm down slightly but continue to stay out of the
east for our Saturday. Once again winds will pick up Saturday night
into Sunday morning with exercise caution expected once again before
calming down Sunday afternoon. For next week wind tend to stay light
and variable each night before increasing around 10 knots out of the
east in the afternoon and evening hours.

$$

GMZ830-010815-
Tampa Bay waters-
302 PM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.THIS AFTERNOON...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms in the evening.
.SATURDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters choppy. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...East winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers, mainly in
the evening.
.MONDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. Isolated
thunderstorms. Scattered showers, mainly in the evening.
.TUESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ836-010815-
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
302 PM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.THIS AFTERNOON...Southeast winds around 5 knots. Bay and inland
waters smooth. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms in the evening.
.SATURDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters choppy. Scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots
in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Isolated
thunderstorms. Isolated showers in the morning, then numerous
showers in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...East winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers, mainly in
the evening.
.MONDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. Isolated
thunderstorms. Isolated showers in the morning, then scattered
showers in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. Isolated
thunderstorms. Isolated showers in the morning, then scattered
showers in the afternoon.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ856-010815-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
302 PM EDT Fri May 31 2024

...SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION...

.THIS AFTERNOON...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds and north 1 foot at
4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: East
2 feet at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. Scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms in the evening.
.SATURDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters
choppy. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots
in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet
at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Isolated
thunderstorms. Isolated showers in the morning, then numerous
showers in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 foot or less,
then around 2 feet after midnight. Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot
at 2 seconds and east 1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming north 1 foot
at 2 seconds and east 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers, mainly
in the evening.
.MONDAY...East winds around 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters light chop. Scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Isolated thunderstorms. Isolated showers in the morning, then
scattered showers in the afternoon.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ876-010815-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
302 PM EDT Fri May 31 2024

...SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION...

.THIS AFTERNOON...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds and north 1 foot
at 4 seconds.
.TONIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds and north 1 foot at
4 seconds. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at
5 seconds. Numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots
in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet
at 5 seconds. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: East 2 feet at 5 seconds. Numerous showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet in the
morning, then 1 foot or less. Scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered
showers, mainly in the morning.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ853-010815-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
302 PM EDT Fri May 31 2024

...SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION...

.THIS AFTERNOON...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then 2 to 3 feet
after midnight. Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds,
becoming east 2 feet at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the evening.
.SATURDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots,
diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters
choppy. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail:
Southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 2 seconds.
Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Isolated thunderstorms.
Isolated showers in the morning, then scattered showers in the
afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at
3 seconds and south 1 foot at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters light chop. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ873-010815-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
302 PM EDT Fri May 31 2024

...SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION...

.THIS AFTERNOON...South winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.TONIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 4 seconds. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet
at 5 seconds. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots,
becoming northeast 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to
3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: East 2 feet at
5 seconds. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered
showers, mainly in the morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ850-010815-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
302 PM EDT Fri May 31 2024

...SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION...

.THIS AFTERNOON...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: East 1 foot at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.TONIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave
Detail: Northeast 2 feet at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters
choppy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening.
.SATURDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave
Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at
4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave Detail:
Southeast 2 feet at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at 6 seconds. Bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. Isolated thunderstorms.
Isolated showers in the morning, then scattered showers in the
afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot at
2 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland
waters light chop. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers,
mainly in the evening.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in
the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light
chop. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...East winds around 5 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ870-010815-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
302 PM EDT Fri May 31 2024

...SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION...

.THIS AFTERNOON...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: East 2 feet at 3 seconds.
.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail:
East 3 feet at 4 seconds. Scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms in the evening.
.SATURDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet
at 5 seconds. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail:
Southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at
5 seconds. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast in
the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Isolated thunderstorms.
Scattered showers, mainly in the morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...East winds around 5 knots, becoming northeast in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms in the morning.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$