NWS Marine Forecast


   AMZ400-080715-  Synopsis for Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 60 nm-  1215 PM EDT Tue Jul 7 2026      .SYNOPSIS...    High pressure ridge will remain anchored across central and south  Florida this week as low pressure troughing develops to the north.  This pattern will maintain a prolonged southwest flow during the day  followed by evening wind surges from the south to Small Craft  Exercise Caution wind speeds. The offshore flow will allow for a  chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorm over the local coastal  waters each day through the week. Mariners should expect locally  strong wind gusts and frequent lightning with any developing  thunderstorms.      .GULF STREAM...    The approximate location of the west wall of the Gulf Stream as of  Jul 07, 2026 at 0000 UTC...    42 nautical miles east of Flagler Beach.  44 nautical miles east of Saint Augustine Beach.  56 nautical miles east southeast of Jacksonville Beach.  71 nautical miles east southeast of St Simons Island.    This data derived from NCEP Global RTOFS model.      $$
   AMZ450-452-454-080715-  Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out  20 NM-  Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out  20 NM-  Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-  1215 PM EDT Tue Jul 7 2026    SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS  AFTERNOON TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING    REST OF TODAY  South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.  Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters a  moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this  afternoon.  TONIGHT  South winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southwest 10 to  15 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to  5 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal  waters choppy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in  the evening.  WEDNESDAY  Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south 15 to  20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: South  3 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy.  WEDNESDAY NIGHT  South winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southwest  10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to  5 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal  waters choppy.  THURSDAY  Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south 15 to  20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to  5 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds and east  2 feet at 9 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy.  THURSDAY NIGHT  South winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southwest  10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to  5 feet. Wave Detail: South 4 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal  waters choppy.  FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY  Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas  2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Intracoastal waters choppy.    Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.    $$