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Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
936 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 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.

GMZ800-220215-
Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River-
936 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure remains over the region today ahead of a cold front
that will move through the area tonight into Monday, with showers
and a few thunderstorms possible. Winds will become northwest during
this time and then quickly northeast to east through mid week with a
sea breeze turn each afternoon. Winds may reach exercise caution
levels for a time behind the boundary, but no further headlines are
expected.

$$

GMZ830-220215-
Tampa Bay waters-
936 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.THIS AFTERNOON...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...West winds around 10 knots, becoming northwest after
midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a
chance of showers after midnight.
.MONDAY...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ836-220215-
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
936 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.THIS AFTERNOON...South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest
late. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.MONDAY...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ856-220215-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
936 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.THIS AFTERNOON...South winds around 10 knots, becoming southwest
late. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and
inland waters light chop.
.MONDAY...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Bay and
inland waters choppy.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots, becoming north 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds around 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.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
.THURSDAY...East winds around 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ876-220215-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
936 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.THIS AFTERNOON...South winds around 10 knots, becoming southwest
late. Seas 1 foot or less.
.TONIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
.MONDAY...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet
after midnight.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ853-220215-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
936 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.THIS AFTERNOON...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...Southwest 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 thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.MONDAY...North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds around 15 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots, becoming north 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate
chop.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds around 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ873-220215-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
936 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.THIS AFTERNOON...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less.
.TONIGHT...West winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...North winds around 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet.
.TUESDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northeast 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds around 10 knots, becoming northeast in
the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or
less.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet
after midnight.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet in the
morning, then 1 foot or less.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ850-220215-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
936 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.THIS AFTERNOON...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less, then around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late.
.TONIGHT...West winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate
chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop.
.TUESDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ870-220215-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
936 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.THIS AFTERNOON...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less, then around 2 feet. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms late.
.TONIGHT...West winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming north after
midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.TUESDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or less.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$