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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
1131 am edt tue jul 21 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. 


gmz730-755-765-775-220430-
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-
1131 am edt tue jul 21 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through wednesday afternoon...

.rest of today...south winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 8 to 11 feet,
occasionally to 14 feet. wave detail: south 10 feet at 8 seconds.
protected waters very rough. showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms late this morning, then a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. 
.tonight...south winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to
25 knots after midnight. seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to
13 feet. wave detail: south 10 feet at 8 seconds. protected
waters very rough. a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. 
.wednesday...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. wave detail:
south 8 feet at 8 seconds. protected waters rough. a chance of
showers. 
.wednesday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail:
southwest 7 feet at 8 seconds. protected waters choppy. a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the evening. a chance of showers until
early morning. a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late.
.thursday...south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
seas 2 to 4 feet. wave detail: southwest 4 feet at 7 seconds.
protected waters a moderate chop. a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms until late afternoon. 
.thursday night...west winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: southwest 3 feet at 7 seconds. protected waters a
light chop. a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. 
.friday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
protected waters a light chop. a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms until late afternoon. 
.friday night...west winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
protected waters a light chop. 
.saturday...southwest winds around 5 knots, becoming west 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas around 2 feet. protected waters a
moderate chop. 
.saturday night...west winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to
10 knots after midnight. seas around 2 feet. protected waters a
moderate chop. a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the late evening and early morning. a chance of showers and
thunderstorms late. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
1032 am edt tue jul 21 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.


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coastal waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 nm-
1032 am edt tue jul 21 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 8 pm edt this evening...

.rest of today...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
35 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail:
southwest 5 feet at 8 seconds and west 2 feet at 8 seconds. bay
and inland waters rough. isolated thunderstorms. numerous showers
late this morning and early afternoon, then scattered showers
late. 
.tonight...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: southwest
4 feet at 8 seconds and south 2 feet at 4 seconds. bay and inland
waters choppy. 
.wednesday...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
southwest 4 feet at 8 seconds and south 2 feet at 4 seconds. bay
and inland waters choppy. 
.wednesday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up
to 20 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. seas
2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: southwest
3 feet at 8 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 2 seconds. bay and
inland waters a moderate chop. 
.thursday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: southwest 2 feet at 8 seconds and southwest 1 foot at
2 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.thursday night...west winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north after
midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: southwest 2 feet at
8 seconds and west 1 foot at 2 seconds. bay and inland waters
light chop. 
.friday...southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. seas 1 to 2 feet. bay and inland waters light
chop. 
.friday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 to 2 feet.
bay and inland waters light chop. isolated showers and
thunderstorms. 
.saturday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
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
1032 am edt tue jul 21 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.


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coastal waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 nm-
1032 am edt tue jul 21 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 8 pm edt this evening...

.rest of today...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail:
southwest 5 feet at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters rough.
isolated thunderstorms. scattered showers late this morning and
early afternoon, then isolated showers late. 
.tonight...south winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots after midnight. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. wave detail: southwest 4 feet at 7 seconds. bay and
inland waters choppy. 
.wednesday...south 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 8 seconds and south 2 feet at 5 seconds. bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. 
.wednesday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: southwest 3 feet at
8 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters
light chop. 
.thursday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: west 3 feet at 8 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds.
bay and inland waters light chop. 
.thursday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: west
3 feet at 8 seconds and west 1 foot at 2 seconds. bay and inland
waters light chop. 
.friday...east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.friday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland waters light
chop. isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.saturday...southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming west 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
1032 am edt tue jul 21 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.


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coastal waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 nm-
1032 am edt tue jul 21 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 2 pm edt this afternoon...

.rest of today...south winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots late. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave
detail: southwest 3 feet at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters
choppy. isolated showers and thunderstorms late this morning and
early afternoon. 
.tonight...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: southwest 3 feet at
7 seconds and south 2 feet at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. 
.wednesday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: west 3 feet at 8 seconds and southeast 1 foot at
4 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.wednesday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to
3 feet. wave detail: west 3 feet at 7 seconds and south 1 foot at
4 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. isolated showers and
thunderstorms. 
.thursday...southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: west 2 feet at
7 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters
light chop. isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning. 
.thursday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: west 2 feet at
7 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters
light chop. isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.friday...east winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland waters light chop.
isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.friday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland waters light
chop. scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.saturday...south winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. 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
1032 am edt tue jul 21 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.


gmz830-220330-
tampa bay waters-
1032 am edt tue jul 21 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 8 pm edt this evening...

.rest of today...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. bay and inland waters choppy. isolated thunderstorms.
scattered showers late this morning and early afternoon, then
isolated showers late. 
.tonight...south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
bay and inland waters a moderate chop. 
.wednesday...south winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest with
gusts up to 20 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. 
.wednesday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. bay and inland
waters light chop. 
.thursday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. bay and inland waters
light chop. isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.thursday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. bay and inland waters light chop. isolated
showers and thunderstorms in the evening. 
.friday...east winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. bay and inland waters light chop. isolated showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.friday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. bay and inland waters light chop. isolated
showers and thunderstorms. 
.saturday...southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. bay and inland waters light chop. isolated 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
1032 am edt tue jul 21 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.


gmz873-220330-
waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 to 60 nm-
1032 am edt tue jul 21 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 8 pm edt this evening...

.rest of today...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail:
southwest 6 feet at 7 seconds. isolated thunderstorms. numerous
showers late this morning and early afternoon, then isolated
showers late. 
.tonight...south winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots after midnight. gusts up to 30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: southwest 5 feet at
7 seconds. 
.wednesday...south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail:
southwest 4 feet at 8 seconds and southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds. 
.wednesday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 3 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: west 4 feet at
8 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. 
.thursday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: west 3 feet at 8 seconds and
south 1 foot at 4 seconds. 
.thursday night...west winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: west 3 feet at
8 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. 
.friday...east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. 
.friday night...northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. seas around 2 feet. isolated showers
and thunderstorms. 
.saturday...east winds around 5 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. isolated showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
1032 am edt tue jul 21 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.


gmz876-220330-
waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 to 60 nm-
1032 am edt tue jul 21 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 2 pm edt this afternoon...

.rest of today...south winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots late. seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave
detail: southwest 4 feet at 6 seconds. isolated showers and
thunderstorms late this morning. 
.tonight...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: west 4 feet at 7 seconds and
south 1 foot at 4 seconds. 
.wednesday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: west 3 feet at 7 seconds and
southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. 
.wednesday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around
3 feet. wave detail: west 3 feet at 7 seconds and south 1 foot at
4 seconds. isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. 
.thursday...south winds around 5 knots. seas around 3 feet. wave
detail: west 3 feet at 7 seconds and southeast 1 foot at
4 seconds. isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning. 
.thursday night...northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: west
3 feet at 8 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. isolated
showers and thunderstorms. 
.friday...east winds around 5 knots. seas around 2 feet. 
.friday night...northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming east
after midnight. seas around 2 feet. scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms. 
.saturday...south winds around 5 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
1032 am edt tue jul 21 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.


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waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 to 60 nm-
1032 am edt tue jul 21 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 8 pm edt this evening...

.rest of today...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
35 knots. seas 6 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. wave detail:
south 8 feet at 7 seconds and west 2 feet at 8 seconds. isolated
thunderstorms. numerous showers late this morning and early
afternoon, then scattered showers late. 
.tonight...south winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet. wave detail: southwest 6 feet at 7 seconds. isolated
showers and thunderstorms in the evening. 
.wednesday...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail:
southwest 5 feet at 8 seconds and south 3 feet at 5 seconds. 
.wednesday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to
25 knots in the evening. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. wave detail: southwest 4 feet at 8 seconds and south
2 feet at 5 seconds. 
.thursday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: southwest 4 feet at
8 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. 
.thursday night...west winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest
after midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: west 3 feet at
8 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. 
.friday...southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. seas around 2 feet. 
.friday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around
2 feet. 
.saturday...west winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet in the
morning, then 1 foot or less. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$