fzus52 kkey 050321
cwfkey
expires:202603051530;;643450

coastal waters forecast for the florida keys
national weather service key west fl
1021 pm est wed mar 4 2026

florida bay, hawk channel and straits of florida from ocean reef
to south of dry tortugas, and the extreme southeastern gulf of
america, including the florida keys national marine sanctuary

seas are given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

wave detail will include details about the period and direction
of origin for the highest energy waves. long-period swells coming
from a different direction than the wind would be included in the
wave detail.


gmz052>055-072>075-051530-
straits of florida from ocean reef to craig key out 20 nm-
straits of florida from craig key to west end of seven mile
bridge out 20 nm-
straits of florida from west end of seven mile bridge to south of
halfmoon shoal out 20 nm-
straits of florida from halfmoon shoal to 20 nm west of dry
tortugas out 20 nm-
straits of florida from ocean reef to craig key 20 to 60 nm out-
straits of florida from craig key to west end of seven mile
bridge 20 to 60 nm out-
straits of florida from west end of seven mile bridge to south of
halfmoon shoal 20 to 60 nm out-
straits of florida from halfmoon shoal to 20 nm west of dry
tortugas 20 to 60 nm out-
1021 pm est wed mar 4 2026

...small craft advisory in effect...

.overnight...east winds near 20 knots. seas 4 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: east 6 feet at 6 seconds.
winds and seas higher in and around scattered showers and 
isolated thunderstorms.
.thursday...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: east 6 feet at 6 seconds. 
isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...east winds near 20 knots. seas 4 to 7 feet, 
occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: east 6 feet at 6 seconds. 
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. 
.friday...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
.friday night...east winds near 20 knots. seas 4 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
.saturday...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
.saturday night...east winds near 20 knots. seas 4 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. 
.sunday...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
.sunday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 7 feet. isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.monday...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. scattered showers. 
.monday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. isolated showers. 

$$

fzus52 kkey 050321
cwfkey
expires:202603051530;;643448

coastal waters forecast for the florida keys
national weather service key west fl
1021 pm est wed mar 4 2026

florida bay, hawk channel and straits of florida from ocean reef
to south of dry tortugas, and the extreme southeastern gulf of
america, including the florida keys national marine sanctuary

seas are given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

wave detail will include details about the period and direction
of origin for the highest energy waves. long-period swells coming
from a different direction than the wind would be included in the
wave detail.


gmz032-035-051530-
bayside and gulfside from craig key to west end of seven mile
bridge-
gulf of america from west end of seven mile bridge to halfmoon
shoal out to 5 fathoms-
1021 pm est wed mar 4 2026

...small craft should exercise caution...

.overnight...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
nearshore waters choppy. winds and seas higher in and around 
isolated showers and thunderstorms.
.thursday...east winds near 15 knots. seas around 2 feet, except 
2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. 
nearshore waters choppy. isolated showers and thunderstorms.
.thursday night and friday...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas
around 2 feet, except 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of
the marquesas keys. nearshore waters choppy. isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
.friday night and saturday...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas
around 2 feet, except 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of
the marquesas keys. nearshore waters choppy. scattered showers 
and isolated thunderstorms.
.saturday night and sunday...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas
around 2 feet, except 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of
the marquesas keys. nearshore waters choppy. scattered showers 
and isolated thunderstorms.
.sunday night...east winds near 15 knots. seas 1 to 2 feet, 
except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. nearshore waters a 
moderate chop. isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.monday and monday night...east winds near 15 knots. seas 1 to 2 
feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. nearshore 
waters a moderate chop. isolated showers. 

$$

fzus52 kkey 050321
cwfkey
expires:202603051530;;643451

coastal waters forecast for the florida keys
national weather service key west fl
1021 pm est wed mar 4 2026

florida bay, hawk channel and straits of florida from ocean reef
to south of dry tortugas, and the extreme southeastern gulf of
america, including the florida keys national marine sanctuary

seas are given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

wave detail will include details about the period and direction
of origin for the highest energy waves. long-period swells coming
from a different direction than the wind would be included in the
wave detail.


gmz033-034-051530-
gulf of america from east cape sable to chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm
out and beyond 5 fathoms-
gulf of america including dry tortugas and rebecca shoal channel-
1021 pm est wed mar 4 2026

...small craft should exercise caution until winds decrease...

.overnight...east winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming 10 to 15 knots
late. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: east
3 feet at 4 seconds. isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.thursday...east winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 
knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: east 3 feet at 4 seconds. 
isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to near 15
knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: east 3 feet at 4 seconds. 
isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.friday...east winds near 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, 
occasionally to 5 feet. isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.friday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, 
occasionally to 5 feet. isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.saturday...east winds 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 
knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. isolated showers 
and thunderstorms.
.saturday night...east winds near 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, 
occasionally to 5 feet. isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.sunday...east winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots.
seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. isolated showers and 
thunderstorms.
.sunday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.monday...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. isolated
showers. 
.monday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to near 15 
knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. isolated showers.

$$

fzus52 kkey 050321
cwfkey
expires:202603051530;;643447

coastal waters forecast for the florida keys
national weather service key west fl
1021 pm est wed mar 4 2026

florida bay, hawk channel and straits of florida from ocean reef
to south of dry tortugas, and the extreme southeastern gulf of
america, including the florida keys national marine sanctuary

seas are given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

wave detail will include details about the period and direction
of origin for the highest energy waves. long-period swells coming
from a different direction than the wind would be included in the
wave detail.


gmz031-051530-
florida bay including barnes sound, blackwater sound, and
buttonwood sound-
1021 pm est wed mar 4 2026

...small craft should exercise caution...

.overnight...east winds 15 to 20 knots. bay waters choppy. 
bay waters rough and winds higher in and around scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
.thursday...east winds near 15 knots. bay waters a moderate chop.
isolated showers and thunderstorms.
.thursday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots. bay waters choppy. 
isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.friday through saturday...east winds 15 to 20 knots. bay waters 
choppy. scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. 
.saturday night and sunday...east winds 15 to 20 knots. bay 
waters choppy. scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...east winds near 15 knots. bay waters a moderate 
chop. isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.monday and monday night...east winds near 15 knots. bay waters a
moderate chop. isolated showers. 

$$

fzus52 kmfl 041946
cwfmfl
expires:202603050800;;625801

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service miami fl
246 pm est wed mar 4 2026

atlantic coastal waters from jupiter inlet to ocean reef out to
60 nm and gulf coastal waters from east cape sable to chokoloskee
out 20 nm and chokoloskee to bonita beach out 60 nm...including the
waters of biscayne bay and lake okeechobee.

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 10 percent of the waves. 


gmz656-657-676-050800-
coastal waters from chokoloskee to bonita beach fl out 20 nm-
coastal waters from east cape sable to chokoloskee fl out 20 nm-
waters from chokoloskee to bonita beach fl from 20 to 60 nm-
246 pm est wed mar 4 2026

...small craft should exercise caution...

.tonight...ne winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming e
10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt late this evening and overnight.
seas less than 2 ft or less, then around 2 ft after midnight. wave
detail: ne 1 foot at 3 seconds, becoming e 2 ft at 3 seconds. bay
and inland waters light chop. a slight chance of showers early this
evening. 
.thu...e winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming se 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.
seas around 2 ft. wave detail: e 2 ft at 3 seconds. bay and inland
waters light chop. 
.thu night...e winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with
gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. seas around 2 ft. wave detail: e
2 ft at 3 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.fri...e winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. seas around 2 ft.
wave detail: e 2 ft at 3 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.fri night...e winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. seas around
2 ft. wave detail: se 2 ft at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters light
chop. 
.sat...e winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming se 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.
seas around 2 ft. wave detail: e 2 ft at 3 seconds. bay and inland
waters light chop. a chance of showers in the afternoon. 
.sat night...e winds 5 to 10 kt. seas less than 2 ft or less. bay
and inland waters light chop. 
.sun through mon...se winds 5 to 10 kt. seas 1 to 2 ft. bay and
inland waters light chop. 
.mon night...e winds 5 to 10 kt. seas 1 to 2 ft, building to 2 to
3 ft after midnight. bay and inland waters light chop.  

$$

fzus52 kmfl 041946
cwfmfl
expires:202603050800;;625802

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service miami fl
246 pm est wed mar 4 2026

atlantic coastal waters from jupiter inlet to ocean reef out to
60 nm and gulf coastal waters from east cape sable to chokoloskee
out 20 nm and chokoloskee to bonita beach out 60 nm...including the
waters of biscayne bay and lake okeechobee.

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 10 percent of the waves. 


amz610-050800-
lake okeechobee-
246 pm est wed mar 4 2026

.tonight...e winds 10 to 15 kt. lake waters a moderate chop. a
slight chance of showers early this evening. 
.thu...e winds around 10 kt. lake waters light chop. a chance of
showers in the afternoon. 
.thu night...e winds around 10 kt. lake waters light chop. 
.fri...e winds 10 to 15 kt. lake waters a moderate chop. a chance of
showers in the afternoon. 
.fri night...e winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. lake waters a moderate chop. 
.sat...e winds 5 to 10 kt. lake waters light chop. a chance of
showers in the afternoon. 
.sat night...e winds 5 to 10 kt. lake waters light chop. 
.sun through mon...e winds 5 to 10 kt. lake waters light chop.  

$$

fzus52 kmfl 041946
cwfmfl
expires:202603050800;;625803

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service miami fl
246 pm est wed mar 4 2026

atlantic coastal waters from jupiter inlet to ocean reef out to
60 nm and gulf coastal waters from east cape sable to chokoloskee
out 20 nm and chokoloskee to bonita beach out 60 nm...including the
waters of biscayne bay and lake okeechobee.

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 10 percent of the waves. 


amz630-050800-
biscayne bay-
246 pm est wed mar 4 2026

...small craft should exercise caution...

.tonight...e winds 15 to 20 kt. choppy. a slight chance of tstms. 
.thu...e winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. a moderate chop.
.thu night...e winds 15 to 20 kt. choppy.
.fri...e winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. a moderate chop.
.fri night...e winds 15 to 20 kt. choppy.
.sat and sat night...e winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. a
moderate chop. a chance of showers. 
.sun...e winds 10 to 15 kt. a moderate chop. 
.mon...e winds 10 to 15 kt. a moderate chop. a chance of showers in
the afternoon. 
.mon night...e winds 10 to 15 kt. a moderate chop.  

winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

fzus52 kmfl 041946
cwfmfl
expires:202603050800;;625799

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service miami fl
246 pm est wed mar 4 2026

atlantic coastal waters from jupiter inlet to ocean reef out to
60 nm and gulf coastal waters from east cape sable to chokoloskee
out 20 nm and chokoloskee to bonita beach out 60 nm...including the
waters of biscayne bay and lake okeechobee.

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 10 percent of the waves. 


amz650-670-050800-
coastal waters from jupiter inlet to deerfield beach fl out 20 nm-
waters from jupiter inlet to deerfield beach fl from 20 to 60 nm-
246 pm est wed mar 4 2026

...small craft should exercise caution...

.tonight...e winds 15 to 20 kt. seas 4 to 5 ft, occasionally to
6 ft. wave detail: e 5 ft at 5 seconds and nw 2 ft at 7 seconds.
intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. a slight chance of
tstms early this evening. a slight chance of showers until early
morning. a chance of showers late. 
.thu...e winds 15 to 20 kt. seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft.
wave detail: e 4 ft at 6 seconds and nw 1 foot at 7 seconds.
intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. a chance of showers in
the morning. 
.thu night...e winds 15 to 20 kt. seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to
5 ft. wave detail: e 4 ft at 5 seconds and nw 1 foot at 7 seconds.
intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. 
.fri...e winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. seas 3 to 4 ft,
occasionally to 5 ft. wave detail: e 4 ft at 5 seconds and nw 1 foot
at 6 seconds. intracoastal waters a moderate chop. 
.fri night...e winds 15 to 20 kt. seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to
5 ft. wave detail: e 4 ft at 5 seconds and nw 1 foot at 6 seconds.
intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. a chance of showers
after midnight. 
.sat...e winds 15 to 20 kt. seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft.
wave detail: e 4 ft at 5 seconds and nw 1 foot at 6 seconds.
intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. a chance of showers in
the morning. 
.sat night...e winds 15 to 20 kt. seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to
5 ft. intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. a chance of
showers after midnight. 
.sun...e winds 10 to 15 kt. seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft.
intracoastal waters a moderate chop. 
.mon...e winds 10 to 15 kt. seas 2 to 3 ft. intracoastal waters a
moderate chop. a chance of showers in the afternoon. 
.mon night...e winds 15 to 20 kt. seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to
5 ft. intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. 

winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

fzus52 kmfl 041946
cwfmfl
expires:202603050800;;625800

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service miami fl
246 pm est wed mar 4 2026

atlantic coastal waters from jupiter inlet to ocean reef out to
60 nm and gulf coastal waters from east cape sable to chokoloskee
out 20 nm and chokoloskee to bonita beach out 60 nm...including the
waters of biscayne bay and lake okeechobee.

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 10 percent of the waves. 


amz651-671-050800-
coastal waters from deerfield beach to ocean reef fl out 20 nm-
waters from deerfield beach to ocean reef fl from 20 to 60 nm
excluding the territorial waters of bahamas-
246 pm est wed mar 4 2026

...small craft should exercise caution...

.tonight...e winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. seas 3 to
5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. wave detail: ne 5 ft at 6 seconds.
intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. a chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms. 
.thu...e winds 15 to 20 kt. seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft.
wave detail: e 4 ft at 5 seconds and n 1 foot at 7 seconds.
intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. a chance of showers in
the morning. 
.thu night...e winds 15 to 20 kt. seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to
5 ft. wave detail: e 4 ft at 5 seconds and n 1 foot at 7 seconds.
intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. 
.fri...e winds 15 to 20 kt. seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft.
wave detail: e 4 ft at 5 seconds and n 1 foot at 6 seconds.
intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. 
.fri night...e winds 15 to 20 kt. seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to
6 ft. wave detail: e 4 ft at 5 seconds and n 1 foot at 6 seconds.
intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. 
.sat and sat night...e winds 15 to 20 kt. seas 3 to 4 ft,
occasionally to 5 ft. wave detail: e 4 ft at 5 seconds and n 1 foot
at 6 seconds. intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. a chance
of showers. 
.sun...e winds around 15 kt. seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft.
intracoastal waters a moderate chop. 
.sun night...e winds 15 to 20 kt. seas 2 to 3 ft. intracoastal
waters choppy in exposed areas. a chance of showers. 
.mon...e winds 10 to 15 kt. seas 2 to 3 ft. intracoastal waters a
moderate chop. a chance of showers. 
.mon night...e winds 15 to 20 kt. seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to
5 ft. intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. 

winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

fzus52 kmlb 050125
cwfmlb
expires:202603051415;;639461

coastal waters forecast for east central florida
national weather service melbourne fl
825 pm est wed mar 4 2026

atlantic coastal waters from flagler beach to jupiter inlet out 60 nm.

seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest
one third of the waves, along with the occasional height of the 
average highest ten percent of the waves.


amz575-051415-
sebastian inlet to jupiter inlet 20-60 nm-
825 pm est wed mar 4 2026

...small craft should exercise caution...

.rest of tonight...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 5 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: east 6 feet at 9 seconds and
north 2 feet at 7 seconds. a slight chance of showers. 
.thursday...east winds around 15 knots. seas 5 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: east 6 feet at 9 seconds and
north 2 feet at 6 seconds. a slight chance of showers in the
morning. 
.thursday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 5 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: east 5 feet at 10 seconds
and north 2 feet at 6 seconds. a slight chance of showers. 
.friday...east winds around 15 knots. seas 4 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: east 5 feet at 10 seconds
and east 4 feet at 5 seconds. a slight chance of showers. a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.friday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 5 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: east 5 feet at 10 seconds
and northeast 4 feet at 6 seconds. a chance of showers. 
.saturday...east winds around 15 knots. seas 4 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: east 5 feet at 10 seconds
and east 4 feet at 6 seconds. a chance of showers. a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 4 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. a slight chance of showers. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 4 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. a slight chance of showers. a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 4 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. a slight chance of showers after
midnight. 
.monday...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 4 feet. a slight chance
of showers. 
.monday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 4 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 kmlb 050125
cwfmlb
expires:202603051415;;639458

coastal waters forecast for east central florida
national weather service melbourne fl
825 pm est wed mar 4 2026

atlantic coastal waters from flagler beach to jupiter inlet out 60 nm.

seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest
one third of the waves, along with the occasional height of the 
average highest ten percent of the waves.


amz555-051415-
sebastian inlet to jupiter inlet 0-20 nm-
825 pm est wed mar 4 2026

.rest of tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 4 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: east 5 feet at 9 seconds. a
light chop on the intracoastal waters. a slight chance of
showers. 
.thursday...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 4 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: east 5 feet at 9 seconds. a
moderate chop on the intracoastal waters. a slight chance of
showers. 
.thursday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 4 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: east 5 feet at 10 seconds. a
light chop on the intracoastal waters. a slight chance of
showers. 
.friday...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 4 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: east 4 feet at 10 seconds. a
moderate chop on the intracoastal waters. a slight chance of
showers. a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.friday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 4 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: east 4 feet at 10 seconds. a
light chop on the intracoastal waters. a chance of showers. 
.saturday...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 4 feet. wave detail:
east 4 feet at 6 seconds and east 4 feet at 10 seconds. a
moderate chop on the intracoastal waters. a chance of showers. a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet. a
light chop on the intracoastal waters. a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. a slight chance of showers. 
.sunday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet. a
moderate chop on the intracoastal waters. a slight chance of
showers. a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet.
mostly smooth on the intracoastal waters. 
.monday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet. a
light chop on the intracoastal waters. a slight chance of showers
in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. 
.monday night...southeast winds around 10 knots. seas 3 to
4 feet. mostly smooth on the intracoastal waters. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 050020
cwftbw
expires:202603050745;;637225

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
720 pm est wed mar 4 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.


gmz856-050745-
coastal waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 nm-
720 pm est wed mar 4 2026

.tonight...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east around 
10 knots late this evening and overnight. seas 1 foot or less. 
wave detail: northeast 1 foot at 2 seconds. bay and inland waters
light chop. a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms this evening. 
.thursday...east winds around 10 knots, becoming southeast in the
afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: east 1 foot at
3 seconds and south 1 foot at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters
light chop. a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.thursday night...east winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to around
10 knots overnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: southeast 
1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. a chance 
of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. 
.friday...east winds around 10 knots, becoming southeast in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or
less. wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland
waters light chop. a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.friday night...east winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less,
then around 2 feet after midnight. wave detail: southeast 1 foot
at 4 seconds, becoming east 1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot
at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.saturday...east winds around 10 knots, becoming southeast in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or
less. wave detail: east 1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at
6 seconds, becoming southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland
waters light chop. a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...east winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
bay and inland waters light chop. 
.sunday...east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. bay and inland waters light chop.
a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...northeast winds around 5 knots. seas 1 foot or
less. bay and inland waters smooth. 
.monday...east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. bay and inland waters light chop.

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

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