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Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
155 PM EDT Fri May 17 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.

GMZ800-180615-
Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River-
155 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
Southwest to west winds will continue through the weekend ahead of
an approaching frontal boundary, which will bring increasing rain
chances to the waters starting Saturday and continuing through
Sunday and even into early next week. Rain chances then diminish for
the rest of the week as high pressure builds in. Overall, no
headlines are expected, just higher winds and seas within storms.

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GMZ830-180615-
Tampa Bay waters-
155 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

.TONIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.SATURDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. 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.
.SUNDAY...West winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light
chop. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely,
mainly in the evening.
.MONDAY...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...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.

$$

GMZ836-180615-
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
155 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

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

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ856-180615-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
155 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

.TONIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 2 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.SATURDAY...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 2 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest
after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Southwest 2 feet
at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 2 feet at 7 seconds and west 1 foot at
4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. Showers likely with
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: West 2 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave
Detail: West 2 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters light
chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland
waters light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in
the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ876-180615-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
155 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

.TONIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 6 seconds.
.SATURDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 7 seconds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds around 5 knots. Seas 2 to
3 feet. Wave Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 7 seconds. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 6 seconds. Showers likely with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: West 2 feet at 7 seconds. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...Northwest winds around 5 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: West 2 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A
slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in
the morning.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ853-180615-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
155 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

.TONIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 7 seconds and southwest 1 foot at
3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 7 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to
3 feet. Wave Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 7 seconds and southwest
1 foot at 3 seconds. 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.
.SUNDAY...West winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: West 3 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters light
chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 2 feet at 7 seconds and northwest 1 foot at
4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland
waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 5 to 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.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ873-180615-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
155 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

.TONIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 7 seconds.
.SATURDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 7 seconds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Southwest 4 feet at
7 seconds. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of
showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: West 4 feet at 7 seconds.
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: West 3 feet at 6 seconds. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...Northwest winds around 5 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 8 seconds and northwest 1 foot at
4 seconds. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers,
mainly in the morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ850-180615-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
155 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

.TONIGHT...Southwest winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot
at 7 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY...Southwest winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: Southwest 2 feet at 7 seconds and southwest 1 foot
at 3 seconds. 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.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to
3 feet. Wave Detail: Southwest 2 feet at 7 seconds and southwest
1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight
chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then
showers likely after midnight.
.SUNDAY...West winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 2 feet at 7 seconds and west 1 foot at
4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. Showers likely with
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 2 feet at 7 seconds and west 1 foot at
4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 2 feet at 7 seconds and northwest 1 foot at
3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light
chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet. 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.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ870-180615-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
155 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

.TONIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 7 seconds and southwest 1 foot at
3 seconds.
.SATURDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 3 feet.
Wave Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 7 seconds. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds around 10 knots. Seas around
3 feet. Wave Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 7 seconds. A slight
chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then
showers after midnight.
.SUNDAY...West winds around 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: West 3 feet at 6 seconds. A
slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 3 feet.
Wave Detail: West 3 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 7 seconds and northwest 1 foot at
4 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$