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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
231 am est sun jan 18 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. 


gmz730-755-765-775-181530-
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-
231 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect through this afternoon...

.today...north winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots,
becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots late this afternoon. seas 3 to
5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: northwest 4 feet at
4 seconds and southwest 4 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters
very rough. showers this morning, decreasing to a chance of 
showers early this afternoon. 
.tonight...north winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots after midnight. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. wave detail: northwest 3 feet at 3 seconds and west
3 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters choppy. 
.monday...north winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 or 3 feet in the morning,
subsiding to 1 or 2 feet in the afternoon. wave detail:
west 2 feet at 6 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 2 seconds, 
becoming west 1 foot at 5 seconds. protected waters a moderate 
chop. 
.monday night...north winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to
15 knots after midnight. seas 1 or 2 feet. wave detail:
northwest 2 feet at 4 seconds. protected waters a moderate chop. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 or 3 feet. wave
detail: north 2 feet at 4 seconds. protected waters a moderate 
chop. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 or 3 
feet. wave detail: northeast 2 feet at 3 seconds. protected waters
a moderate chop. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 or 3 feet in 
the morning, subsiding to 1 or 2 feet. protected waters a 
moderate chop. 
.wednesday night...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. seas 1 or 2 feet. protected waters
a moderate chop. a chance of showers after midnight. 
.thursday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 1 or 2 feet,
building to 2 or 3 feet in the afternoon. protected waters a 
moderate chop. a chance of showers. 
.thursday night...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 or 3 
feet. protected waters a moderate chop. a slight chance of showers
in the evening. 

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
327 am est sun jan 18 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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tampa bay waters-
327 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 8 am est this morning
through this evening...

.today...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west 15 to 20 knots 
late this morning, then becoming north 20 to 25 knots early this 
afternoon. bay and inland waters choppy. showers likely late this 
morning. a chance of showers early this afternoon. 
.tonight...north winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. 
.monday...north winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. 
.monday night...north winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. 
.wednesday night...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. a slight chance of showers after
midnight. 
.thursday...northeast winds around 10 knots. bay and inland
waters light chop. a chance of showers. 

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
327 am est sun jan 18 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-
327 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through this evening...

.today...south winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northwest 20 to
25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots late this morning and early
afternoon, then diminishing to 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots late. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave
detail: northwest 4 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 1 foot at
3 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. showers this morning,
then a chance of showers early this afternoon. 
.tonight...north winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: northwest 3 feet at
6 seconds and north 1 foot at 3 seconds. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. 
.monday...north winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. seas 1 to 2 feet. wave detail:
northwest 2 feet at 6 seconds and north 1 foot at 3 seconds. bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. 
.monday night...north winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to
15 knots after midnight. seas around 2 feet. wave detail:
northwest 2 feet at 6 seconds and north 1 foot at 3 seconds. bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 1 to 2 feet. wave
detail: north 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around
2 feet. wave detail: north 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 1 to 2 feet in
the morning, then 1 foot or less. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. 
.wednesday night...northeast winds around 10 knots. seas 1 foot
or less. bay and inland waters light chop. a slight chance of
showers after midnight. 
.thursday...northeast winds around 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
bay and inland waters light chop. a chance of showers. 

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
327 am est sun jan 18 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-
327 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 8 am est this morning
through late tonight...

.today...south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots,
becoming west 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots late this
morning, then becoming north 25 to 30 knots early this afternoon,
diminishing to 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots late.
seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet
this afternoon. wave detail: southwest 3 feet at 4 seconds,
becoming northwest 6 feet at 7 seconds. bay and inland waters
very rough. a chance of showers early this morning, then showers
likely late this morning. a chance of showers early this
afternoon. 
.tonight...north winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, subsiding to 3 to
5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet after midnight. wave detail:
northwest 6 feet at 8 seconds, becoming northwest 5 feet at
8 seconds and north 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters
choppy. 
.monday...north winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: northwest
4 feet at 7 seconds and north 2 feet at 4 seconds. bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. 
.monday night...north winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast
15 to 20 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail:
north 3 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: north 2 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to
3 feet. wave detail: north 2 feet at 4 seconds. bay and inland
waters choppy. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
bay and inland waters a moderate chop. 
.wednesday night...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around
2 feet. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. a slight chance of
showers after midnight. 
.thursday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 2 feet.
bay and inland waters a moderate chop. a chance of showers. 

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
327 am est sun jan 18 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-
327 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 10 am est this morning
through monday morning...

.today...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest 15 to
20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots late this morning, then
becoming northwest 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots this
afternoon. seas around 2 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet this afternoon. wave detail: southwest
2 feet at 3 seconds and west 1 foot at 6 seconds, becoming west
5 feet at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. a chance of
showers late this morning and early afternoon. 
.tonight...north winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: northwest
6 feet at 8 seconds and northeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. bay and
inland waters choppy. 
.monday...north winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. wave detail: northwest 4 feet at 8 seconds and northeast
2 feet at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. 
.monday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: northwest 3 feet at 7 seconds and northeast 2 feet
at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: north
2 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to
3 feet. wave detail: north 3 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland
waters choppy. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
bay and inland waters a moderate chop. 
.wednesday night...northeast winds around 10 knots. seas around
2 feet. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.thursday...northeast winds around 10 knots. seas around 2 feet
in the morning, then 1 foot or less. bay and inland waters light
chop. a chance of showers. 

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
327 am est sun jan 18 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-
327 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through this evening...

.today...west winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming northwest 25 to
30 knots late this morning, then diminishing to 20 to 25 knots
with gusts up to 30 knots early this afternoon, diminishing to
15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots late. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet this afternoon. wave detail: southwest 5 feet at
4 seconds, becoming northwest 6 feet at 7 seconds. showers this
morning, then a chance of showers early this afternoon. 
.tonight...north winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots after midnight. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet, subsiding to 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet after
midnight. wave detail: north 5 feet at 6 seconds, becoming
northwest 4 feet at 6 seconds. 
.monday...north winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: northwest 3 feet at 5 seconds. 
.monday night...north winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 5 seconds. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: north 2 feet at
5 seconds. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds around 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: north 3 feet at
5 seconds. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. 
.wednesday night...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around
2 feet. a slight chance of showers after midnight. 
.thursday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 2 feet. a
chance of showers. 

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
327 am est sun jan 18 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 englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 to 60 nm-
327 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 8 am est this morning
through late tonight...

.today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots, becoming northwest 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
35 knots late this morning and afternoon. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet this afternoon. wave detail: southwest 4 feet at
4 seconds, becoming northwest 7 feet at 8 seconds. a chance of
showers early this morning, then showers likely late this
morning. a chance of showers early this afternoon. 
.tonight...north winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet, subsiding to 4 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet after midnight. wave detail:
northwest 7 feet at 8 seconds, becoming northwest 6 feet at
8 seconds and north 2 feet at 5 seconds. 
.monday...north winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: northwest
5 feet at 7 seconds and north 2 feet at 4 seconds. 
.monday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas around
3 feet. wave detail: north 3 feet at 5 seconds. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: north 4 feet at 5 seconds. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
north 4 feet at 6 seconds. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. 
.wednesday night...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around
2 feet. a slight chance of showers after midnight. 
.thursday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. a
chance of showers. 

$$

fzus52 ktbw 180827
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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
327 am est sun jan 18 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 bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 to 60 nm-
327 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 10 am est this morning
through monday morning...

.today...south winds 5 to 10 knots with gusts up to 20 knots,
becoming southwest 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots late
this morning, then becoming northwest 25 to 30 knots early this
afternoon, becoming north 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots late. seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet this afternoon. wave detail: west 3 feet
at 6 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 3 seconds, becoming
northwest 6 feet at 5 seconds. a chance of showers late this
morning. showers likely early this afternoon, then a slight
chance of showers late. 
.tonight...north winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: northwest
7 feet at 8 seconds. 
.monday...north winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: northwest 5 feet at
8 seconds and northeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. 
.monday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
north 4 feet at 6 seconds. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
north 3 feet at 5 seconds. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
north 3 feet at 5 seconds. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. 
.wednesday night...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to
3 feet. a slight chance of showers after midnight. 
.thursday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 2 feet. a
chance of showers. 

$$