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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
933 pm edt fri jul 17 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. 


gmz730-755-765-775-180900-
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-
933 pm edt fri jul 17 2026

.rest of tonight...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around
2 feet. wave detail: west 2 feet at 4 seconds. protected waters a
light chop. a chance of showers and thunderstorms. 
.saturday...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. wave detail: west 1 foot at
5 seconds. protected waters a light chop. a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...south winds around 5 knots. seas around 2 feet
in the evening, then 1 foot or less. wave detail: west 1 foot at
5 seconds, becoming southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. protected
waters smooth. a chance of thunderstorms. a chance of showers in
the evening, then showers likely after midnight. 
.sunday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. waves 1 foot or less,
then around 2 feet in the afternoon. wave detail: southwest
1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming south 1 foot at 5 seconds.
protected waters a light chop. showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at
4 seconds. protected waters a light chop. a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a slight
chance of thunderstorms after midnight. 
.monday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas around 2 feet. wave detail:
southwest 2 feet at 5 seconds. protected waters a moderate chop.
a chance of thunderstorms. showers likely, mainly in the morning.
.monday night...southwest winds around 10 knots. seas around
2 feet. protected waters a light chop. a chance of thunderstorms.
a chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 2 feet.
protected waters a moderate chop. showers and thunderstorms
likely. 
.tuesday night through wednesday night...southwest winds 10 to 15
knots. seas around 2 feet. protected waters a moderate chop. a 
chance of showers and thunderstorms. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
855 pm edt fri jul 17 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.


gmz850-180900-
coastal waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 nm-
855 pm edt fri jul 17 2026

.rest of tonight...north winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast 
late. seas 1 to 2 feet. wave detail: west 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay
and inland waters light chop. scattered showers and thunderstorms 
this evening, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after
midnight. 
.saturday...south winds around 10 knots. seas 1 to 2 feet. wave 
detail: southeast 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 
seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. isolated showers and 
thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers and 
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...south winds around 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. 
wave detail: south 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 
5 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. scattered 
thunderstorms. scattered showers in the evening, then numerous 
showers after midnight. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: southwest 2 feet at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. showers. scattered thunderstorms in the morning,
then numerous thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: southwest 2 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. showers. numerous thunderstorms, mainly in the
evening. 
.monday...south winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. wave detail: southwest 3 feet at 4 seconds. bay and
inland waters choppy. showers and numerous thunderstorms. 
.monday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
numerous showers. numerous thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. numerous
showers and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters a moderate
chop. scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.wednesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 2 feet.
bay and inland waters a moderate chop. scattered 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
855 pm edt fri jul 17 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.


gmz853-180900-
coastal waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 nm-
855 pm edt fri jul 17 2026

.rest of tonight...north winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
late. seas around 2 feet. wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 
5 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. scattered showers 
and thunderstorms after midnight. 
.saturday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail:
southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 5 seconds.
bay and inland waters a moderate chop. scattered thunderstorms.
numerous showers, mainly in the morning. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 3 feet.
wave detail: south 2 feet at 3 seconds and northwest 1 foot at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. scattered
thunderstorms. scattered showers in the evening, then numerous
showers after midnight. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 3 feet. wave
detail: south 2 feet at 4 seconds and northwest 1 foot at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. showers.
scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 3 feet.
wave detail: southwest 2 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. numerous showers. numerous thunderstorms, mainly
in the evening. 
.monday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
west 4 feet at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. numerous
showers. scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.monday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. bay and
inland waters a moderate chop. scattered showers and
thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. scattered
showers and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to
around 10 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. isolated showers 
and thunderstorms. 
.wednesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 2 feet.
bay and inland waters a moderate 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
855 pm edt fri jul 17 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.


gmz856-180900-
coastal waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 nm-
855 pm edt fri jul 17 2026

.rest of tonight...winds becoming south around 10 knots. seas 
around 2 feet. wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 5 seconds. bay 
and inland waters light chop. scattered showers and thunderstorms
after midnight. 
.saturday...south winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to
15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to
3 feet. wave detail: south 2 feet at 3 seconds and northwest
1 foot at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: south 2 feet at 3 seconds and northwest 1 foot at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. isolated
showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then numerous showers
and scattered thunderstorms after midnight. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 3 feet. wave
detail: south 2 feet at 3 seconds and northwest 1 foot at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 3 feet.
wave detail: southwest 2 feet at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.monday...southwest winds around 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
southwest 3 feet at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate
chop. numerous showers. scattered thunderstorms in the morning,
then numerous thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.monday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around
3 feet. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. isolated showers
and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 3 feet. bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. isolated showers and
thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
bay and inland waters light chop. isolated showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. 
.wednesday...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. bay and inland waters light chop.
isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
855 pm edt fri jul 17 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.


gmz830-180900-
tampa bay waters-
855 pm edt fri jul 17 2026

.rest of tonight...winds becoming southeast 5 to 10 knots. bay 
and inland waters light chop. isolated showers and thunderstorms 
late.
.saturday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland 
waters a moderate chop. isolated thunderstorms. isolated showers 
in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. numerous showers. scattered thunderstorms in the
morning, then numerous thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. numerous showers. numerous thunderstorms, mainly
in the evening. 
.monday...south winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters choppy. numerous
showers. scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.monday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...south winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters choppy.
scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south
5 to 10 knots after midnight. bay and inland waters a moderate
chop. scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening.
.wednesday...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
855 pm edt fri jul 17 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.


gmz873-180900-
waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 to 60 nm-
855 pm edt fri jul 17 2026

.rest of tonight...north winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast 
late. seas around 2 feet. wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 
5 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. 
.saturday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. wave
detail: northwest 2 feet at 5 seconds. numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...south winds around 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: south 1 foot at 3 seconds and northwest 1 foot at
5 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers in the
evening, then numerous showers after midnight. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 3 feet. wave
detail: south 2 feet at 3 seconds and northwest 1 foot at
5 seconds. showers. scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then
numerous thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around
3 feet. wave detail: south 2 feet at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at
5 seconds. numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.monday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. wave detail: west 3 feet at 4 seconds. numerous showers
and thunderstorms. 
.monday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. scattered
showers and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to
5 to 10 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.wednesday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. 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
855 pm edt fri jul 17 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.


gmz876-180900-
waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 to 60 nm-
855 pm edt fri jul 17 2026

.rest of tonight...northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming west
late this evening and early morning, then becoming south late.
seas around 2 feet. wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 5 seconds.
scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers this evening, then
numerous showers. 
.saturday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: northwest 2 feet at 5 seconds. numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...south winds around 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: south 1 foot at 3 seconds and northwest 1 foot at
5 seconds. isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening,
then scattered showers and thunderstorms after midnight. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 3 feet. wave
detail: south 2 feet at 3 seconds and northwest 1 foot at
5 seconds. numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...southwest winds around 10 knots. seas around
3 feet. wave detail: southwest 2 feet at 5 seconds. scattered
showers and thunderstorms. 
.monday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
southwest 3 feet at 4 seconds. scattered showers and
thunderstorms. 
.monday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around
3 feet. isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. isolated
showers and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
.wednesday...south winds around 5 knots. seas 1 foot or less. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
855 pm edt fri jul 17 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.


gmz870-180900-
waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 to 60 nm-
855 pm edt fri jul 17 2026

.rest of tonight...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
late. seas around 2 feet. wave detail: northwest 2 feet at
5 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. numerous showers, mainly this
evening. 
.saturday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. wave
detail: south 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds.
scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
wave detail: south 1 foot at 3 seconds and west 1 foot at
5 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers in the
evening, then numerous showers after midnight. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: south 2 feet at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds.
showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 3 feet.
wave detail: south 2 feet at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at
5 seconds. numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.monday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. wave detail: southwest 3 feet at 4 seconds. showers and
numerous thunderstorms. 
.monday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. numerous showers and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. scattered showers and
thunderstorms. 
.wednesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
scattered showers and thunderstorms. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$