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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
1150 pm edt wed oct 7 2026

gulf coastal waters from the mouth of the suwannee river to
okaloosa-walton county line out to 60 nm.

seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest
1/3 of the waves...along with the occasional height of the
average highest 1/10 of the waves. 


gmz730-752-755-765-775-081615-
apalachee bay or coastal waters from keaton beach to ochlockonee
river fl out to 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-
waters from  suwannee river to apalachicola fl from 20 to 60 nm-
1150 pm edt wed oct 7 2026 /1050 pm cdt wed oct 7 2026/

...tropical storm warning in effect...

.rest of tonight...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. protected waters choppy. a chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.thursday...northeast 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. protected waters choppy. a chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...tropical storm conditions possible. east winds
20 to 25 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave
detail: east 5 feet at 5 seconds. protected waters rough. a
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. 
.friday...tropical storm conditions expected. east winds 25 to
30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail:
east 7 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 11 seconds.
protected waters very rough. a chance of thunderstorms. showers.
.friday night...tropical storm conditions possible. east winds
25 to 30 knots. seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet. wave
detail: east 9 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 8 feet at
13 seconds. protected waters very rough. showers with a chance of
thunderstorms. 
.saturday...southeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 8 to 11 feet,
occasionally to 14 feet. wave detail: southeast 8 feet at
6 seconds and southwest 8 feet at 12 seconds. protected waters
very rough. showers with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet, subsiding to
5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet after midnight. protected
waters rough. a chance of thunderstorms. showers.
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. protected waters
choppy. showers with a chance of thunderstorms until late
afternoon, then showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms late. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to
5 to 10 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 4 feet. protected waters
a moderate chop. showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms early in the evening. a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. 
.monday...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
protected waters a light chop. a chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms until late afternoon, then a slight
chance of showers late. 
.monday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. waves 1 foot or
less. protected waters a light chop. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
836 pm edt wed oct 7 2026

gulf coastal waters from the mouth of the suwannee river to
okaloosa-walton county line out to 60 nm.

seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest
1/3 of the waves...along with the occasional height of the
average highest 1/10 of the waves. 


gmz730-755-765-775-081315-
apalachee bay or coastal waters from keaton beach to ochlockonee
river fl out to 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-
waters from  suwannee river to apalachicola fl from 20 to 60 nm-
836 pm edt wed oct 7 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 8 am edt thursday...
...tropical storm watch in effect...


.rest of tonight...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. protected waters choppy. a slight
chance of thunderstorms. showers likely early this evening, then
a chance of showers late this evening and overnight. 
.thursday...east winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 2 to 4 feet. wave detail: east 4 feet at 5 seconds.
protected waters choppy. a chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet. wave detail: east 4 feet at 5 seconds
and south 1 foot at 5 seconds. protected waters choppy. a chance
of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening,
then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. 
.friday...tropical storm conditions possible. east winds 20 to
25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: east 5 feet at 5 seconds and
southwest 2 feet at 12 seconds. protected waters rough. a chance
of thunderstorms. showers.
.friday night...tropical storm conditions possible. southeast
winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet.
wave detail: southwest 9 feet at 13 seconds and east 6 feet at
5 seconds. protected waters very rough. showers with a chance of
thunderstorms. 
.saturday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet, subsiding to
5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet in the afternoon. wave
detail: south 9 feet at 11 seconds and southeast 6 feet at
6 seconds. protected waters rough. showers with a chance of
thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. protected
waters choppy. a chance of thunderstorms. showers.
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. protected waters choppy. a chance of thunderstorms.
showers.
.sunday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
protected waters a light chop. showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms early in the evening. a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. 
.monday...west winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. protected
waters a light chop. a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms until late afternoon, then a slight chance of
showers late. 
.monday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. waves 1 foot or
less. protected waters a light chop. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
303 am edt thu oct 8 2026

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.


gmz850-082015-
coastal waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 nm-
303 am edt thu oct 8 2026

.today...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 2 feet. wave
detail: east 2 feet at 3 seconds. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers early
this morning, then widespread showers late this morning and
afternoon. 
.tonight...east winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: northeast 2 feet at 3 seconds and
southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy.
scattered thunderstorms. widespread showers, mainly in the
evening. 
.friday...east winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: east 3 feet at 3 seconds. bay and
inland waters choppy. scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers
in the morning, then numerous showers in the afternoon. 
.friday night...east winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. wave detail: east 3 feet at 3 seconds and southwest
3 feet at 15 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. scattered
thunderstorms. widespread showers. 
.saturday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail:
southwest 5 feet at 10 seconds and southeast 3 feet at 4 seconds.
bay and inland waters choppy. scattered thunderstorms. scattered
showers in the morning, then numerous showers in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: southwest 4 feet at
9 seconds and south 2 feet at 3 seconds. bay and inland waters
choppy. numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
bay and inland waters light chop. scattered showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. 
.monday...west winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 to 2 feet. bay and
inland waters light chop. isolated showers and thunderstorms. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
303 am edt thu oct 8 2026

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.


gmz853-082015-
coastal waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 nm-
303 am edt thu oct 8 2026

.today...east winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots
late. seas around 2 feet. wave detail: east 1 foot at 3 seconds
and southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. scattered thunderstorms. widespread showers. 
.tonight...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: east 2 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. scattered thunderstorms.
numerous showers, mainly in the evening. 
.friday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: east 3 feet at 4 seconds and southwest 2 feet at
7 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. scattered thunderstorms.
scattered showers in the morning, then numerous showers in the
afternoon. 
.friday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet after
midnight. wave detail: southwest 5 feet at 11 seconds and
southeast 3 feet at 4 seconds, becoming southwest 6 feet at
11 seconds and southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland
waters rough. scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.saturday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: south 6 feet at 10 seconds
and southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters rough.
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail:
south 5 feet at 8 seconds and south 4 feet at 5 seconds. bay and
inland waters choppy. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters light chop.
scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening. 
.monday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland waters light chop.
isolated showers and thunderstorms. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
303 am edt thu oct 8 2026

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.


gmz856-082015-
coastal waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 nm-
303 am edt thu oct 8 2026

.today...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest late.
seas around 2 feet. wave detail: south 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay
and inland waters light chop. scattered thunderstorms. widespread
showers. 
.tonight...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots after midnight. seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet
after midnight. wave detail: southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds,
becoming southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds and southwest 1 foot at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. scattered
thunderstorms. numerous showers, mainly in the evening. 
.friday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
south 3 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.friday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: southwest 5 feet at
11 seconds and southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland
waters choppy. scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers in the
evening, then numerous showers after midnight. 
.saturday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail:
southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 4 feet at 10 seconds.
bay and inland waters choppy. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to
5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: south 4 feet at
5 seconds and southwest 3 feet at 8 seconds. bay and inland
waters choppy. numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
bay and inland waters light chop. isolated showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. 
.monday...east winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland waters light chop. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
303 am edt thu oct 8 2026

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.


gmz870-082015-
waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 to 60 nm-
303 am edt thu oct 8 2026

...small craft exercise caution...

.today...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 5 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. widespread
showers. 
.tonight...east winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: east
5 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 6 seconds. scattered
thunderstorms. widespread showers, mainly in the evening. 
.friday...east winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: east
5 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 9 seconds. numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.friday night...east winds 25 to 30 knots, becoming southeast
20 to 25 knots after midnight. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet, building to 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet after
midnight. wave detail: east 6 feet at 5 seconds and southwest
3 feet at 14 seconds, becoming east 7 feet at 5 seconds and
southwest 6 feet at 14 seconds. widespread showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.saturday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. wave detail:
south 8 feet at 10 seconds and southeast 6 feet at 5 seconds.
widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...south winds around 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. wave detail:
south 7 feet at 7 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. widespread
showers. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. scattered thunderstorms. numerous
showers, mainly in the morning. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. scattered showers and thunderstorms,
mainly in the evening. 
.monday...west winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. isolated
showers and thunderstorms. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
303 am edt thu oct 8 2026

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.


gmz873-082015-
waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 to 60 nm-
303 am edt thu oct 8 2026

.today...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: southeast 2 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at
5 seconds. widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.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
3 feet at 4 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. scattered
thunderstorms. widespread showers. 
.friday...southeast 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 3 feet at 7 seconds.
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.friday night...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, building to
6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet after midnight. wave detail:
southwest 6 feet at 11 seconds and southeast 5 feet at 5 seconds,
becoming southwest 7 feet at 11 seconds and southeast 5 feet at
6 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. widespread showers. 
.saturday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 6 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. wave detail:
south 7 feet at 9 seconds and southeast 5 feet at 6 seconds.
widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail:
south 5 feet at 7 seconds. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. scattered showers and thunderstorms in
the evening. 
.monday...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. isolated showers and
thunderstorms. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
303 am edt thu oct 8 2026

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.


gmz876-082015-
waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 to 60 nm-
303 am edt thu oct 8 2026

.today...south winds around 10 knots, becoming southwest late.
seas around 2 feet. wave detail: southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds.
widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.tonight...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast 10 to
15 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: southeast
2 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 5 seconds. scattered
thunderstorms. widespread showers. 
.friday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet,
building to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet in the afternoon.
wave detail: south 2 feet at 5 seconds, becoming southwest 4 feet
at 7 seconds and southeast 3 feet at 4 seconds. scattered
thunderstorms. scattered showers in the morning, then numerous
showers in the afternoon. 
.friday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail:
southwest 6 feet at 10 seconds and southeast 5 feet at 5 seconds.
scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers in the evening, then
numerous showers after midnight. 
.saturday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail:
southeast 5 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 5 feet at 9 seconds.
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 5 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: southeast 4 feet at
5 seconds and southwest 4 feet at 8 seconds. scattered
thunderstorms. scattered showers in the evening, then numerous
showers after midnight. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. 
.monday...east winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. isolated
showers and thunderstorms in the morning. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 080703
cwftbw
expires:202610082015;;723705

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
303 am edt thu oct 8 2026

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.


gmz830-082015-
tampa bay waters-
303 am edt thu oct 8 2026

.today...east winds 5 to 10 knots. bay and inland waters light
chop. scattered thunderstorms. widespread showers. 
.tonight...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. scattered thunderstorms. numerous showers,
mainly in the evening. 
.friday...east winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning,
then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the
afternoon. 
.friday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to
15 to 20 knots after midnight. bay and inland waters choppy.
scattered thunderstorms. numerous showers, mainly in the evening.
.saturday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming south 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters choppy.
scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers in the morning, then
numerous showers in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. scattered
thunderstorms. numerous showers, mainly in the evening. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
after midnight. bay and inland waters light chop. scattered
showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. 
.monday...southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. bay and inland waters light chop. isolated showers and
thunderstorms. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$