Coastal Waters Forecast Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
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FZUS52 KTBW 160830
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Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 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.
GMZ800-161430-
Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
Light south to southwest winds and slight seas are expected
through the weekend ahead of the next cold front. This front will
push through the region on Monday, turning winds to the north and
increasing to near advisory levels. Seas will increase in
response and elevated winds and seas will last into Tuesday. A
few showers are possible with the passage of the frontal boundary,
otherwise dry conditions are expected as high pressure builds
into the region.
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GMZ830-161430-
Tampa Bay waters-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2024
.TODAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.TONIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west after
midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY...Southwest winds around 5 knots, increasing to 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY 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.
.MONDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west 10 to
15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots in the afternoon. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming north
20 to 25 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters rough. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening.
.TUESDAY...North winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland
waters rough.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in
the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ836-161430-
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2024
.TODAY...South winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest early
this afternoon, then becoming west late. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.TONIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest after
midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY...South winds around 5 knots, increasing to 5 to 10 knots
in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
.MONDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west 10 to
15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots in the afternoon. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming north
15 to 20 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters choppy. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening.
.TUESDAY...North winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters choppy.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ856-161430-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2024
.TODAY...South winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest late.
Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters smooth.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters
smooth.
.SUNDAY...South winds around 5 knots, increasing to 5 to 10 knots
in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Bay and inland waters light chop.
.MONDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west 10 to
15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot
or less, then around 2 feet in the afternoon. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A
slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers
in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming north
20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 3 to
5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet after midnight. Bay and inland
waters rough. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening.
.TUESDAY...North winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Bay and inland waters light chop.
Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ876-161430-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2024
.TODAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming northeast late.
Seas 1 foot or less.
.TONIGHT...Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming south after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.
.SUNDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
.MONDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. A slight chance of thunderstorms.
A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of
showers in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming north
20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 4 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet after midnight. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
.TUESDAY...North winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ853-161430-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2024
.TODAY...Southwest winds around 5 knots, becoming west late. Seas
1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters smooth.
.TONIGHT...Southwest winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Bay and inland waters smooth.
.SUNDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and
inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of showers with
a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
.MONDAY...Southwest winds around 10 knots, becoming northwest
with gusts up to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet.
Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming north
25 to 30 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet, building to 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet after
midnight. Bay and inland waters very rough. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
.TUESDAY...North winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet. Bay and inland waters very rough.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Bay
and inland waters light chop.
Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ873-161430-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2024
.TODAY...South winds around 5 knots. Seas around 2 feet this
morning, then 1 foot or less.
.TONIGHT...South winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
.SUNDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less,
then around 2 feet after midnight. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a
chance of showers after midnight.
.MONDAY...West winds around 10 knots, becoming northwest with
gusts up to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance
of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming north
20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet after
midnight. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening.
.TUESDAY...North winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 feet, occasionally to
10 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ850-161430-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2024
.TODAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay
and inland waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY...Southwest winds around 5 knots, increasing to 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland
waters light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers
likely after midnight.
.MONDAY...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 foot or less,
then around 2 feet in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely,
mainly in the morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming north
20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. Bay and inland waters rough. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the evening.
.TUESDAY...North winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around
2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...North 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.
$$
GMZ870-161430-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2024
.TODAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less, then
around 2 feet this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Southwest winds around 5 knots. Seas around 2 feet in
the evening, then 1 foot or less.
.SUNDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around
2 feet. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in
the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
.MONDAY...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A
slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the
morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming north
20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet after
midnight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
evening.
.TUESDAY...North winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet, subsiding to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to
3 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet in the
morning, then 1 foot or less.
Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$