Coastal Waters Forecast
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
226 FZUS52 KTBW 190046 CWFTBW Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 846 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 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. GMZ800-191330- Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River- 846 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 .SYNOPSIS... Hazardous marine conditions with gusty easterly winds and choppy seas through at least Wednesday to keep Small Craft Advisories in effect. Winds begin to lighten Thursday but expect evening surges and additional headlines may be needed. Winds and seas expected to subside a bit Fri and into the weekend but remain unsettled and somewhat bumpy as rain chances increase as well. $$ GMZ830-191330- Tampa Bay waters- 846 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION... .TONIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early this evening. .WEDNESDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .THURSDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northeast 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters choppy. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. .FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southeast 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. .SATURDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. .SUNDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ836-191330- Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound- 846 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION... .TONIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots late this evening and overnight. Bay and inland waters choppy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms early this evening. .WEDNESDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. .THURSDAY...East winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. .FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. .SATURDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .SATURDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. Numerous showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .SUNDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. Numerous showers. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ856-191330- Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM- 846 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... .TONIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 4 seconds and south 1 foot at 10 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms early this evening. .WEDNESDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 4 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 10 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 4 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 10 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. .THURSDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 4 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 8 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 4 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 8 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. .FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southeast 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: East 2 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 9 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop. Numerous showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .SATURDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop. Numerous showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .SUNDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop. Numerous showers. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ876-191330- Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM- 846 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... .TONIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots late this evening and overnight. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: East 5 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 10 seconds. Isolated showers and thunderstorms early this evening. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late. .WEDNESDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: East 5 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 10 seconds. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 9 seconds. A chance of thunderstorms. Scattered showers. .THURSDAY...East winds around 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 8 seconds. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 8 seconds. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. .FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 9 seconds. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Numerous showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .SATURDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Numerous showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .SUNDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Numerous showers. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ853-191330- Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM- 846 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... .TONIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots late this evening, then diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 10 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. .WEDNESDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 4 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 9 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, building to 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet after midnight. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 4 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 9 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. .THURSDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 4 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 9 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 4 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 8 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. .FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 4 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 8 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop. Numerous showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .SATURDAY...East winds around 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop. Numerous showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .SUNDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop. Numerous showers. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ873-191330- Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM- 846 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... .TONIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots late this evening and overnight. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: East 6 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 10 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: East 6 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 9 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet after midnight. Wave Detail: East 5 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 9 seconds, becoming east 5 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 9 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. .THURSDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: East 5 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 9 seconds. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 8 seconds. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. .FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 8 seconds. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Numerous showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .SATURDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Numerous showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .SUNDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Numerous showers. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ850-191330- Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM- 846 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... .TONIGHT...East winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots late. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 9 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough. Isolated showers and thunderstorms early this evening. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms late. .WEDNESDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 10 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet after midnight. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 9 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough. A chance of thunderstorms. Scattered showers. .THURSDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 9 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. Scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 9 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy. Scattered showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .FRIDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 2 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 8 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop. Numerous showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .SATURDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .SATURDAY NIGHT...East winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Bay and inland waters smooth. Numerous showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .SUNDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Bay and inland waters smooth. Numerous showers. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ870-191330- Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM- 846 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... .TONIGHT...East winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: East 6 feet at 5 seconds and south 2 feet at 8 seconds. Isolated showers and thunderstorms early this evening. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms late. .WEDNESDAY...East winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: East 6 feet at 5 seconds and south 2 feet at 9 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: East 5 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 9 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. .THURSDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, subsiding to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet in the afternoon. Wave Detail: East 5 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 9 seconds. Scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 8 seconds. Scattered showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, becoming northeast 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 8 seconds. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Numerous showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .SATURDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 5 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Numerous showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. .SUNDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Numerous showers. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. $$