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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
1126 am edt thu oct 8 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. 


gmz730-752-755-765-775-090415-
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-
1126 am edt thu oct 8 2026 /1026 am cdt thu oct 8 2026/

...tropical storm warning in effect...

...small craft should exercise caution...

.rest of today...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 4 seconds. protected waters choppy. a slight
chance of thunderstorms. a chance of showers late this morning,
then showers likely late. 
.tonight...tropical storm conditions possible. 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.
protected waters rough. showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms until early morning, then showers likely with a
chance of thunderstorms late. 
.friday...tropical storm conditions expected. east winds 25 to
30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, building to
6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet in the afternoon. wave
detail: east 7 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 2 feet at
12 seconds. protected waters very rough. showers with a chance of
thunderstorms. 
.friday night...tropical storm conditions expected. east winds
25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. seas 8 to 11 feet,
occasionally to 14 feet. wave detail: east 9 feet at 6 seconds
and southwest 7 feet at 12 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 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet, subsiding
to 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet in the afternoon. wave
detail: southeast 8 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 7 feet at
11 seconds. protected waters rough. showers with a chance of
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 6 feet at 7 seconds and southwest 5 feet at 8 seconds.
protected waters choppy. showers with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.sunday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet. protected waters a moderate chop. a
chance of thunderstorms in the morning. showers. a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...west winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
protected waters a light chop. a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms early in the evening. 
.monday...north winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
protected waters a light chop. 
.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
237 pm 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.


gmz830-090730-
tampa bay waters-
237 pm edt thu oct 8 2026

.tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
bay and inland waters a moderate chop. numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms this evening, then isolated showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. 
.friday...east winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 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...east winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. bay and inland waters choppy. scattered showers and
thunderstorms early in the evening, then isolated showers and
thunderstorms in the late evening and overnight. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. numerous showers
and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
bay and inland waters a moderate chop. scattered thunderstorms.
numerous showers until late afternoon, then scattered showers
late. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. bay and inland waters light chop. scattered
showers and thunderstorms early in the evening. 
.monday...northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest in
the afternoon. bay and inland waters light chop. isolated showers
and thunderstorms until late afternoon. 
.monday night...north winds 5 to 10 knots. bay and inland waters
light chop. 
.tuesday...north winds 5 to 10 knots. bay and inland waters 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
237 pm 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.


gmz850-090730-
coastal waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 nm-
237 pm edt thu oct 8 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 8 pm edt this evening
through saturday evening...

.tonight...east winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 30 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. 
showers and scattered thunderstorms this evening, then scattered 
showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. 
.friday...east winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. 
seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: east 2 feet at 3 seconds and 
southwest 1 foot at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. 
scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.friday night...east winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 30 
knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail:
southwest 4 feet at 12 seconds and east 3 feet at 3 seconds. bay
and inland waters choppy. numerous showers in the evening.
scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers after midnight. 
.saturday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail:
southwest 4 feet at 11 seconds and southeast 3 feet at 4 seconds.
bay and inland waters choppy. scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...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 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay
and inland waters choppy. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms early in the evening, then scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms in the late evening and early morning.
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms late. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: southwest
3 feet at 7 seconds and south 1 foot at 3 seconds. bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. scattered thunderstorms. showers until
late afternoon, then scattered showers late. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
bay and inland waters light chop. scattered showers and
thunderstorms early in the evening. 
.monday...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 to 2 feet. bay
and inland waters light chop. 
.monday night...north winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
bay and inland waters light chop. 
.tuesday...north winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 to 2 feet in the
morning, then 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
237 pm 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.


gmz853-090730-
coastal waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 nm-
237 pm edt thu oct 8 2026

...small craft exercise caution...

.tonight...east winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 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 a moderate
chop. showers and scattered thunderstorms this evening, then
scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. 
.friday...east winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: southwest
4 feet at 12 seconds and east 3 feet at 4 seconds. bay and inland
waters choppy. scattered showers. isolated thunderstorms in the
morning, then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.friday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet. wave detail: southwest 6 feet at 12 seconds and southeast
4 feet at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. scattered
showers and thunderstorms. 
.saturday...southeast 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 10 seconds and south 5 feet at 6 seconds. bay
and inland waters rough. numerous showers. 
.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 6 seconds and west 2 feet at 9 seconds. bay and
inland waters choppy. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: south
3 feet at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
scattered thunderstorms. showers until late afternoon, then
scattered showers late. 
.sunday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
after midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland waters light
chop. scattered showers and thunderstorms early in the evening.
isolated showers and thunderstorms late. 
.monday...north winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. bay and
inland waters light chop. isolated showers early in the morning. 
.monday night...north winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
bay and inland waters light chop. 
.tuesday...north winds 5 to 10 knots. 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
237 pm 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.


gmz856-090730-
coastal waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 nm-
237 pm edt thu oct 8 2026

.tonight...south winds, becoming east 10 to 15 knots with gusts 
up to 20 knots after midnight. seas around 2 feet. wave detail: 
south 2 feet at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. 
showers and scattered thunderstorms this evening, then scattered 
showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. 
.friday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 4 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet in the afternoon. wave detail:
southwest 5 feet at 12 seconds and south 4 feet at 6 seconds. bay
and inland waters choppy. isolated thunderstorms in the morning.
scattered showers. scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.friday night...southeast 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 11 seconds and south 4 feet at 6 seconds. bay
and inland waters choppy. scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.saturday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail:
south 4 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 4 feet at 11 seconds. bay
and inland waters choppy. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail:
south 4 feet at 6 seconds and west 3 feet at 10 seconds. bay and
inland waters a moderate chop. scattered showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then numerous showers with isolated
thunderstorms after midnight. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: southwest
3 feet at 7 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms until late
afternoon, then isolated showers and thunderstorms late. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
bay and inland waters light chop. isolated showers and
thunderstorms early in the evening. 
.monday...east winds around 5 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or
less. bay and inland waters light chop. isolated showers and
thunderstorms late. 
.monday night...north winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast
5 to 10 knots after midnight. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. isolated showers and thunderstorms early
in the evening. 
.tuesday...north winds 5 to 10 knots. 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
237 pm 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.


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waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 to 60 nm-
237 pm edt thu oct 8 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 8 pm edt this evening
through saturday evening...

.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 5 seconds. showers
and scattered thunderstorms. 
.friday...east winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, building to 5 to
7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet in the afternoon. wave detail:
east 5 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 3 feet at 13 seconds.
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.friday night...east winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
35 knots. seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet. wave
detail: southeast 7 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 6 feet at
12 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. 
.saturday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet. wave
detail: southwest 8 feet at 10 seconds and south 6 feet at
6 seconds. 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 7 feet at 7 seconds. showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: south
4 feet at 7 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. showers until late
afternoon, then scattered showers late. 
.sunday night...west winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
scattered showers and thunderstorms early in the evening. 
.monday...north winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. isolated
showers until late afternoon. 
.monday night...north winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. 
.tuesday...north winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
237 pm 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.


gmz873-090730-
waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 to 60 nm-
237 pm edt thu oct 8 2026

...small craft exercise caution...

.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 2 feet at 5 seconds. scattered
thunderstorms. showers until early morning, then scattered
showers late. 
.friday...east winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southeast 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet in the
afternoon. wave detail: south 5 feet at 6 seconds and southwest
5 feet at 12 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. numerous showers
until late afternoon, then scattered showers late. 
.friday night...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
35 knots. seas 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. wave detail:
southwest 7 feet at 11 seconds and southeast 6 feet at 7 seconds.
scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers until early morning,
then numerous showers late. 
.saturday...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. wave detail: southwest
8 feet at 9 seconds and south 6 feet at 7 seconds. 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, subsiding to
4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet after midnight. wave detail:
south 4 feet at 7 seconds and west 3 feet at 9 seconds. scattered
thunderstorms. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: south
4 feet at 6 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. showers until late
afternoon, then scattered showers late. 
.sunday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
scattered showers and thunderstorms early in the evening.
isolated showers after midnight. isolated thunderstorms late. 
.monday...north winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. isolated
showers and thunderstorms until late afternoon. 
.monday night...north winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. 
.tuesday...north winds around 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
237 pm 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.


gmz876-090730-
waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 to 60 nm-
237 pm edt thu oct 8 2026

.tonight...south winds becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots with 
gusts up to 20 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave 
detail: south 3 feet at 6 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 3 
seconds. showers and scattered thunderstorms this evening, then 
numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. 
.friday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, building to
5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet in the afternoon. wave
detail: southwest 6 feet at 12 seconds and south 4 feet at
6 seconds. isolated thunderstorms. 
.friday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 6 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail:
southwest 7 feet at 11 seconds and south 5 feet at 7 seconds.
isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered
showers and thunderstorms after midnight. 
.saturday...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 6 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: south
5 feet at 7 seconds and southwest 5 feet at 11 seconds. showers
and scattered thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...south winds around 15 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail:
south 4 feet at 6 seconds and west 4 feet at 10 seconds.
scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers in the evening, then
showers after midnight. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots, becoming south 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. seas
3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: south 3 feet at
6 seconds and northwest 2 feet at 8 seconds. showers and
scattered thunderstorms until late afternoon, then isolated
showers and thunderstorms late. 
.sunday night...southeast winds around 5 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
isolated showers and thunderstorms early in the evening. 
.monday...northeast winds around 5 knots. seas around 2 feet.
isolated showers and thunderstorms until late afternoon. 
.monday night...north winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$