NWS Marine Forecast


   GMZ001-120815-  Synopsis for the Gulf of Mexico  307 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024      .SYNOPSIS... A Gale Warning remains in effect for the SW Gulf of  Mexico. A potent cold front extending from near Tampa Bay, Florida  to the Yucatan Peninsula will exit the Gulf region this evening.  Strong gale force winds of 35 to 45 kt and very rough seas in the  12 to 18 ft range are noted in the wake of the front. These hazardous  marine conditions will gradually diminish from W to E tonight into  Thu, then high pressure settling into the northern Gulf will bring  more tranquil weather for the end of the week, and into the weekend.  However, fresh to strong NE to E winds and rough seas will persist  over the SE Gulf and the Straits of Florida through Sat as the high  pressure strengthens while moving towards the NE of the United  States.    $$
   GMZ046-120815-  Central Gulf from 22N to 26N between 87W and 91W-  307 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024    TONIGHT  N to NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft in NW to N  swell.  THU  NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft in N swell.  THU NIGHT  NE to E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.  FRI  E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.  FRI NIGHT  E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft in NE to E  swell.  SAT  E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft in E swell.  SAT NIGHT  E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.  SUN  E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.  SUN NIGHT  E winds 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.  MON  E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft in E swell.  MON NIGHT  NE to E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.    $$