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Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
843 PM EDT Sat May 4 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.

GMZ800-051330-
Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River-
843 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
Atlantic high pressure ridging into the northeastern Gulf of
Mexico this weekend will slide south by mid week, with
southeasterly winds becoming more southerly by Wednesday. Winds
will turn onshore near the coast each afternoon with the sea
breeze. A few showers or storms will be possible each day, mainly
in the afternoon and early evening hours. Otherwise, winds will
remain less than 15 knots with seas of no more than 2 feet.

$$

GMZ830-051330-
Tampa Bay waters-
843 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming
east. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms early this evening.
.SUNDAY...Southeast 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.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate
chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
evening.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south after
midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ836-051330-
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
843 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...West winds around 5 knots, becoming north late
this evening, then becoming east. Bay and inland waters light
chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers early
this evening, then a slight chance of showers late.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 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.
.MONDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
southeast after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots, becoming south in
the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ856-051330-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
843 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...West winds around 5 knots, becoming east. Seas
1 foot or less. Wave Detail: West 1 foot at 2 seconds and
southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers early this
evening, then a slight chance of showers late.
.SUNDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at
3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: West 1 foot at
2 seconds and south 1 foot at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after
midnight.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at
3 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Southeast
1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at 5 seconds. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at
3 seconds and south 1 foot at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
southeast after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots, becoming south in
the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around
2 feet after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.THURSDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Bay
and inland waters a moderate chop.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ876-051330-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
843 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...Northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming
northeast late this evening and early morning, then becoming east
late. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at
5 seconds. A slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave
Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds and southeast 1 foot at
4 seconds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet
at 5 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after
midnight.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave
Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds and southeast 1 foot at
3 seconds.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around
2 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds and southeast 1 foot
at 4 seconds.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around
2 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ853-051330-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
843 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming
southeast late. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Northwest
1 foot at 2 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland
waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
early this evening.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or
less. Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds and southeast
1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming east 1 foot at 2 seconds and
southwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail:
Northwest 1 foot at 2 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds.
Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: East
1 foot at 2 seconds and south 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: West 1 foot at
2 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: South 1 foot at
2 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay
and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after
midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Bay
and inland waters a moderate chop.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ873-051330-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
843 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...Northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming east
late. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at
4 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late this
evening and early morning.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after
midnight. Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds and
southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds, becoming southeast 1 foot at
3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave
Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds and southeast 1 foot at
3 seconds.
.MONDAY NIGHT...West winds around 5 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at
4 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 6 seconds.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: South 1 foot at 5 seconds and southwest 1 foot at
6 seconds.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds around 5 knots, becoming
southeast after midnight. Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then
1 foot or less.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
.THURSDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ850-051330-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
843 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
late this evening, then becoming east. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: Northwest 1 foot at 2 seconds and east 1 foot at
2 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms early this evening.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot
at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Southeast
1 foot at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and
inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot
at 2 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland
waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Southwest
1 foot at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. Bay and
inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening.
.TUESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: South 1 foot at
3 seconds and south 1 foot at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay
and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY...Southwest winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Bay and inland waters light chop.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

GMZ870-051330-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
843 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...Northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming
northeast, then becoming east late. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at
6 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late this
evening.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at
3 seconds and south 1 foot at 5 seconds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Southeast
1 foot at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds.
.MONDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less, then
around 2 feet in the afternoon. Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at
3 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 5 seconds, becoming south
1 foot at 5 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 6 seconds.
.MONDAY NIGHT...West winds around 5 knots, becoming northeast
around 5 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail:
South 1 foot at 5 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 6 seconds.
.TUESDAY...South winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: South 1 foot at 5 seconds and southwest 1 foot at
6 seconds.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...West winds around 5 knots, becoming south after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south
after midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.THURSDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$