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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
357 pm edt fri oct 2 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. 


gmz730-751-752-755-765-770-772-775-030200-
apalachee bay or coastal waters from keaton beach to ochlockonee
river fl out to 20 nm-
coastal waters from mexico beach to okaloosa walton county line
fl out 20 nm-
coastal waters from mexico beach to apalachicola fl out 20 nm-
coastal waters from  ochlockonee river to apalachicola fl out to
20 nm-
coastal waters from  suwannee river to keaton beach fl out 20 nm-
waters from mexico beach to okaloosa walton county line fl from
20 to 60 nm-
waters from apalachicola to mexico beach fl from 20 to 60 nm-
waters from  suwannee river to apalachicola fl from 20 to 60 nm-
357 pm edt fri oct 2 2026 /257 pm cdt fri oct 2 2026/

.tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet. wave
detail: south 4 feet at 7 seconds. protected waters a moderate
chop. showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet. wave detail: southeast 4 feet at
7 seconds. protected waters a moderate chop. showers likely with
a chance of thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to
4 feet. wave detail: south 4 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters
a moderate chop. showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet. wave
detail: south 4 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters a moderate
chop. a chance of thunderstorms. showers.
.sunday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: south 3 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters a light chop.
showers with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.monday...south winds around 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: south 3 feet at
6 seconds. protected waters a light chop. showers with a chance
of thunderstorms. 
.monday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast
10 to 15 knots after midnight. seas around 2 feet. protected
waters a moderate chop. showers with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
protected waters choppy. showers with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 4 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. protected waters rough. a chance
of thunderstorms. showers.
.wednesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, increasing to 25 to
30 knots in the afternoon. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet. protected waters very rough. showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms. 
.wednesday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 5 to
7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. protected waters rough. a chance
of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
849 am edt fri oct 2 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. 


gmz751-752-755-770-772-775-030115-
coastal waters from mexico beach to okaloosa walton county line
fl out 20 nm-
coastal waters from mexico beach to apalachicola fl out 20 nm-
coastal waters from  ochlockonee river to apalachicola fl out to
20 nm-
waters from mexico beach to okaloosa walton county line fl from
20 to 60 nm-
waters from apalachicola to mexico beach fl from 20 to 60 nm-
waters from  suwannee river to apalachicola fl from 20 to 60 nm-
849 am edt fri oct 2 2026 /749 am cdt fri oct 2 2026/

...small craft exercise caution...

.rest of today...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet. 
wave detail: southeast 4 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters a 
moderate chop. a chance of thunderstorms. a chance of showers 
early this morning, then showers late this morning and afternoon. 
.tonight...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet. wave detail: south 4 feet at
7 seconds. protected waters a moderate chop. a chance of
thunderstorms. showers likely, mainly in the evening. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet. wave detail: southeast 4 feet at
7 seconds. protected waters a moderate chop. showers likely with
a chance of thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to
4 feet. wave detail: southeast 4 feet at 6 seconds. protected
waters a moderate chop. a chance of thunderstorms. showers.
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet. wave
detail: south 4 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters a moderate
chop. showers with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: south 3 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters a light
chop. showers with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.monday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. protected
waters a light chop. showers with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.monday night...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
protected waters a moderate chop. showers with a chance of
thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet. protected
waters choppy. showers with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...east winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. protected waters rough. showers with a
chance of thunderstorms. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
849 am edt fri oct 2 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. 


gmz730-765-030115-
apalachee bay or coastal waters from keaton beach to ochlockonee
river fl out to 20 nm-
coastal waters from  suwannee river to keaton beach fl out 20 nm-
849 am edt fri oct 2 2026

.rest of today...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 
feet. wave detail: south 3 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters a 
moderate chop. a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early 
this morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms this 
afternoon. 
.tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave 
detail: south 2 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters a moderate 
chop. a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: south 2 feet at 7 seconds. protected waters a
moderate chop. a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.saturday night...east winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
wave detail: south 2 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters a light
chop. showers likely. a chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the
evening. 
.sunday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. wave
detail: south 2 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters a light chop.
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
.sunday night...southeast winds around 5 knots. seas around
2 feet. wave detail: south 2 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters
smooth. showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.monday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
protected waters a light chop. showers with a chance of
thunderstorms. 
.monday night...east winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to
15 knots after midnight. seas around 2 feet. protected waters a
moderate chop. showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. 
.tuesday...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. protected
waters choppy. showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with a chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to
15 to 20 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 4 feet. protected waters
rough. showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening,
then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
411 pm edt fri oct 2 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.


gmz853-030915-
coastal waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 nm-
411 pm edt fri oct 2 2026

.tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: east 2 feet at 3 seconds and south
2 feet at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
numerous showers and thunderstorms, mainly this evening. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: southeast 2 feet at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. scattered
showers. isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: east 2 feet at 3 seconds and south 2 feet at
6 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. scattered
showers. scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: southeast 2 feet at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around
2 feet. wave detail: south 2 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland
waters light chop. scattered showers. scattered thunderstorms,
mainly in the evening. 
.monday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. wave
detail: south 2 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters light
chop. scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers in the morning,
then numerous showers in the afternoon. 
.monday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south
after midnight. seas around 2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or
less. bay and inland waters light chop. numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet in the
afternoon. bay and inland waters light chop. numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and numerous
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.tuesday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland waters light
chop. showers and numerous thunderstorms in the evening, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms after midnight. 
.wednesday...east winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland waters a moderate
chop. showers and scattered thunderstorms. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 022011
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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
411 pm edt fri oct 2 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.


gmz856-030915-
coastal waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 nm-
411 pm edt fri oct 2 2026

.tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds. bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. numerous showers and
thunderstorms this evening, then scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms after midnight. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: south 3 feet at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. isolated
showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers
and thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: south 2 feet at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. scattered showers and thunderstorms in the
evening. 
.sunday...east winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south 5 to 10 knots
in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: southeast 2 feet
at 4 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 6 seconds. bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. scattered showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around
2 feet. wave detail: south 2 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland
waters light chop. scattered showers. scattered thunderstorms,
mainly in the evening. 
.monday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. wave
detail: south 1 foot at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters light
chop. isolated showers in the morning, then scattered showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.monday night...south winds around 5 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
bay and inland waters smooth. scattered showers and
thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. bay and inland waters light chop.
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...west winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south after
midnight. seas 1 foot or less. bay and inland waters light chop.
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.wednesday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
bay and inland waters light chop. showers and scattered
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
411 pm edt fri oct 2 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.


gmz870-030915-
waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 to 60 nm-
411 pm edt fri oct 2 2026

.tonight...east 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 6 seconds and east 2 feet at 3 seconds. scattered
thunderstorms. numerous showers, mainly this evening. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. scattered showers and
thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to
3 feet. wave detail: south 3 feet at 6 seconds and east 2 feet at
3 seconds. scattered showers. scattered thunderstorms, mainly in
the evening. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: south 3 feet at 6 seconds and east 1 foot at 3 seconds.
scattered showers. scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the
morning. 
.sunday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: south 2 feet at 6 seconds. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.monday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. wave
detail: south 2 feet at 6 seconds. showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.monday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south
after midnight. seas around 2 feet. showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast in
the afternoon. seas around 2 feet. showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. showers and scattered thunderstorms. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 022011
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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
411 pm edt fri oct 2 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.


gmz873-030915-
waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 to 60 nm-
411 pm edt fri oct 2 2026

.tonight...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 
knots. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. 
.saturday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. wave detail: southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds. scattered
thunderstorms. numerous showers, mainly in the morning. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms after midnight. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: southeast 3 feet at
6 seconds. scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds and southeast 1 foot
at 3 seconds. scattered showers. scattered thunderstorms, mainly
in the evening. 
.monday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. wave
detail: south 2 feet at 6 seconds. scattered thunderstorms.
scattered showers in the morning, then numerous showers in the
afternoon. 
.monday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around
2 feet. numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...north winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
after midnight. seas around 2 feet. showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.wednesday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast
in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 022011
cwftbw
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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
411 pm edt fri oct 2 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.


gmz876-030915-
waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 to 60 nm-
411 pm edt fri oct 2 2026

.tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. 
seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: southeast 3
feet at 6 seconds. numerous thunderstorms this evening. numerous 
showers. scattered thunderstorms after midnight. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
south 3 feet at 6 seconds. scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas around 3 feet. wave detail: southeast 3 feet at
6 seconds. scattered showers. scattered thunderstorms, mainly in
the evening. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: south 3 feet at 6 seconds. scattered showers. isolated
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around
2 feet. wave detail: south 2 feet at 6 seconds. scattered
showers. scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. 
.monday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. wave
detail: south 2 feet at 5 seconds. scattered showers. isolated
thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered thunderstorms in the
afternoon. 
.monday night...south winds around 5 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds around 5 knots. seas 1 foot or
less. showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.wednesday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less,
then around 2 feet in the afternoon. showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 022011
cwftbw
expires:202610030915;;428110

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
411 pm edt fri oct 2 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.


gmz830-030915-
tampa bay waters-
411 pm edt fri oct 2 2026

.tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters a 
moderate chop. numerous showers and thunderstorms early this 
evening, then scattered showers and thunderstorms late this 
evening. isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. 
.saturday...east winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southeast 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...east winds 5 to 10 knots. bay and inland waters
light chop. numerous showers and thunderstorms in the evening,
then isolated showers after midnight. 
.sunday...east winds around 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. bay and inland waters light chop. scattered showers
and thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. bay and inland
waters light chop. scattered thunderstorms in the evening.
scattered showers. 
.monday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. bay and inland waters light chop. scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.monday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
after midnight. bay and inland waters light chop. numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...south winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. bay and inland waters light chop. numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and numerous
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.tuesday night...north winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. bay and inland waters light chop. showers and numerous
thunderstorms in the evening, then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms after midnight. 
.wednesday...northeast winds around 10 knots. bay and inland
waters light chop. numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
in the morning, then showers and numerous thunderstorms in the
afternoon. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 022011
cwftbw
expires:202610030915;;428116

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
411 pm edt fri oct 2 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.


gmz850-030915-
coastal waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 nm-
411 pm edt fri oct 2 2026

.tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 1 to 2 feet. wave 
detail: east 1 foot at 2 seconds and south 1 foot at 6 seconds. 
bay and inland waters a moderate chop. numerous showers and 
scattered thunderstorms this evening, then isolated showers and 
thunderstorms after midnight. 
.saturday...east winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southeast 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. seas 1 to 2 feet. wave detail: east
1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at 7 seconds. bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. scattered showers. isolated thunderstorms
in the morning, then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
10 to 15 knots after midnight. seas 1 to 2 feet. wave detail:
east 1 foot at 2 seconds and south 1 foot at 7 seconds. bay and
inland waters a moderate chop. scattered showers. scattered
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. seas 1 to 2 feet. wave detail: south
2 feet at 7 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. bay and
inland waters a moderate chop. scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...south winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast
after midnight. seas 1 to 2 feet. wave detail: south 1 foot at
6 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. numerous showers.
scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. 
.monday...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas 1 to 2 feet. wave detail: south 1 foot at
2 seconds and south 1 foot at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters
light chop. numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers and scattered thunderstorms in the
afternoon. 
.monday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
after midnight. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland waters light
chop. scattered thunderstorms. showers.
.tuesday...east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. showers. isolated thunderstorms in the
morning, then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland
waters choppy. showers and scattered thunderstorms in the
evening, then numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms after
midnight. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
bay and inland waters choppy. scattered thunderstorms. showers.

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$