NWS Marine Forecast



 Hazardous marine condition(s):
 Gale Warning
   GMZ700-010445-  Synopsis for the Suwannee River to Okaloosa-Walton county Line  out to 60 nm  1120 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026      .SYNOPSIS...    Northwesterly winds will be increasing this morning to Gale force  conditions for all marine zones and gusts up to 45kts in our  offshore zones (20 to 60 NM). A Gale Warning is in effect for all  of our waters this morning through Sunday morning. Occasional  light freezing spray after midnight tonight into Sunday morning for  the waters close to the coast, including Apalachee Bay and St.  Andrews Bay. This may result in a light coating of ice on vessels,  especially smaller ones, as well as on docks - This may lead to  slippery surfaces. There will be strong offshore winds over  Apalachee Bay Saturday into Sunday which may lead to impactful low  tides. This could result in navigational issues. Winds and seas  should begin to fall below advisory levels by Sunday night.    $$
   GMZ730-751-752-755-765-010445-  Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee  River FL out to 20 Nm-  Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line  FL out 20 NM-  Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM-  Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to  20 Nm-  Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-  1120 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 /1020 AM CST Sat Jan 31 2026/    GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING    REST OF TODAY  Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to  40 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail:  West 7 feet at 6 seconds. Protected waters very rough.  TONIGHT  Northwest winds 30 to 35 knots, diminishing to 25 to  30 knots after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to  9 feet. Wave Detail: West 7 feet at 7 seconds. Protected waters  extremely rough. Occasional light freezing spray after midnight.  SUNDAY  Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 15 to  20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to  8 feet, subsiding to 3 to 4 feet in the afternoon. Wave Detail:  Northwest 6 feet at 6 seconds, becoming west 4 feet at 6 seconds  and northwest 2 feet at 3 seconds. Protected waters very rough.  Occasional light freezing spray in the morning.  SUNDAY NIGHT  Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around  3 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 2 feet at 3 seconds. Protected  waters a moderate chop.  MONDAY  North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming west 5 to 10 knots  in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Northwest  2 feet at 4 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.  MONDAY NIGHT  Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or  less. Wave Detail: West 1 foot at 4 seconds. Protected waters a  light chop.  TUESDAY  East winds around 5 knots, becoming south in the  afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. Protected waters a light chop.  TUESDAY NIGHT  South winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to  15 knots after midnight. Waves 1 foot or less. Protected waters a  moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of  thunderstorms after midnight.  WEDNESDAY  Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.  Protected waters choppy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A  chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the  afternoon.  WEDNESDAY NIGHT  West winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northwest  20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to  6 feet. Protected waters rough. A chance of showers in the  evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after  midnight.    Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.    $$