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Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
320 AM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

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.

GMZ800-082015-
Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River-
320 AM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure ridges across Florida and into the eastern gulf
producing light winds less than 10 knots and seas less than 2 feet.
A stray shower or storm is possible over the eastern gulf during the
evening and early morning hours.

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GMZ830-082015-
Tampa Bay waters-
320 AM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

.TODAY...West winds around 5 knots, increasing to 5 to 10 knots
this afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms early this afternoon. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms late.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...North winds around 5 knots, becoming west 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.
.WEDNESDAY 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.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance
of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south after
midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance
of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance
of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance
of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely in the afternoon.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ836-082015-
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
320 AM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

.TODAY...Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest this
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...North 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.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance
of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance
of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
southeast after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. A
slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the
evening.
.FRIDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. Showers likely with
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance
of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely in the afternoon.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ856-082015-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
320 AM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

.TODAY...Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest this
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Southwest 1 foot at
3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
showers this morning. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at
2 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in
the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at
3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail:
Northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY...East winds around 5 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot at
3 seconds. Bay and inland waters smooth. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds around 5 knots, becoming
southeast after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail:
Southeast 1 foot at 2 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds.
Bay and inland waters smooth. A slight chance of thunderstorms.
Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters smooth. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.SATURDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ876-082015-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
320 AM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

.TODAY...Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming north late.
Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 3 seconds.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at 6 seconds.
A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in
the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds. A chance of showers with
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...North winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast in
the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at
3 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ853-082015-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
320 AM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

.TODAY...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: West 1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at
6 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at
6 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot
at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY...North winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot at
3 seconds. Bay and inland waters smooth. A chance of showers with
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...West winds around 5 knots, becoming south after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: West 1 foot at
3 seconds. Bay and inland waters smooth. A chance of showers with
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters smooth.
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds around 5 knots, becoming
southeast after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland
waters smooth. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely,
mainly in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters smooth.
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ873-082015-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
320 AM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

.TODAY...Northwest winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms early this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: West 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.WEDNESDAY...Northwest winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at
6 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. A slight chance
of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then
a chance of showers after midnight.
.THURSDAY...North winds around 5 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot at
3 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...West winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Northwest
1 foot at 4 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ850-082015-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
320 AM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

.TODAY...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: West 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light
chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: West 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light
chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: West 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of
showers, mainly in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Southwest winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Bay and inland waters smooth. Showers likely with a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters smooth. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters smooth.
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ870-082015-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
320 AM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

.TODAY...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms until late afternoon.
.TONIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...West winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: Northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at
6 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: West 1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at
6 seconds. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of
showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.THURSDAY...West winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: West 1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at 6 seconds. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Wave Detail: West 1 foot at 4 seconds. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a
chance of showers after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Southwest winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...South winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$