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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
950 pm edt thu oct 15 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. 


gmz730-755-765-775-160745-
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-
950 pm edt thu oct 15 2026

...gale watch in effect from late friday night through sunday
morning...

.rest of tonight...east winds around 5 knots, increasing to 5 to
10 knots. waves 1 foot or less. wave detail: southeast 1 foot at
4 seconds. protected waters a light chop. 
.friday...east winds 5 to 10 knots, diminishing to around 5 knots
in the afternoon. waves 1 foot or less. wave detail: southeast
1 foot at 5 seconds. protected waters a light chop. a slight
chance of showers. a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. 
.friday night...west winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest
20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots after midnight. waves
1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight. wave detail:
southeast 1 foot at 5 seconds, becoming northwest 2 feet at
3 seconds and south 1 foot at 5 seconds. protected waters rough.
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. 
.saturday...north winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots.
seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: north
5 feet at 5 seconds. protected waters rough. 
.saturday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 5 to
7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: north 7 feet at
5 seconds. protected waters very rough. 
.sunday...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: northeast 7 feet at
6 seconds. protected waters very rough. 
.sunday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. protected waters very rough. 
.monday...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. protected waters very rough. 
.monday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet. protected waters very rough. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. protected waters rough. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to
15 to 20 knots after midnight. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. protected waters rough. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
855 pm edt thu oct 15 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.


gmz850-160900-
coastal waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 nm-
855 pm edt thu oct 15 2026

.tonight...north 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. 
.friday...east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: east 1 foot at
2 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. isolated showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.friday night...northwest winds around 5 knots, increasing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail:
northwest 1 foot at 2 seconds and south 1 foot at 3 seconds. bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms after midnight. 
.saturday...north winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: north
3 feet at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 2 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: north 4 feet at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters very rough. 
.sunday...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: north 4 feet at 5 seconds.
bay and inland waters very rough. 
.sunday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. bay and inland waters very rough. 
.monday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters rough. 
.monday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. bay and inland waters very rough. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters rough. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
855 pm edt thu oct 15 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.


gmz853-160900-
coastal waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 nm-
855 pm edt thu oct 15 2026

.tonight...north winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots late this evening and overnight. seas around 2 feet.
wave detail: east 2 feet at 3 seconds and north 1 foot at
3 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. isolated
showers and thunderstorms this evening. 
.friday...east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or 
less. wave detail: east 1 foot at 3 seconds, becoming southeast 
1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. scattered 
showers with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.friday night...northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming north 
5 to 10 knots in the late evening and overnight. seas 1 foot or 
less. wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland 
waters smooth. isolated thunderstorms. isolated showers in the 
evening, then scattered showers after midnight. 
.saturday...north winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 20 to 25
knots with gusts up to 30 knots by afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet, 
building to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet in the afternoon. 
wave detail: north 2 feet at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at 
4 seconds, becoming north 5 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland 
waters rough. numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms.
.saturday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 5 to
7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: north 6 feet at
6 seconds. bay and inland waters very rough. scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms in the evening. 
.sunday...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: north 5 feet at 6 seconds.
bay and inland waters very rough. 
.sunday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. bay and inland waters very rough. 
.monday...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. bay and inland waters very rough. 
.monday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet. bay and inland waters very rough. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. bay and inland waters rough. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
855 pm edt thu oct 15 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.


gmz856-160900-
coastal waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 nm-
855 pm edt thu oct 15 2026

.tonight...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots late this evening and overnight. seas around 2 feet.
wave detail: east 2 feet at 3 seconds. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms this
evening, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. 
.friday...east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or 
less. wave detail: east 1 foot at 3 seconds, becoming southeast 
1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. scattered 
showers with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.friday night...northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming north in
the late evening and overnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail:
southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters smooth. 
scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.saturday...north winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to around 
15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots in the afternoon. seas 1 foot 
or less, then around 2 feet in the afternoon. wave detail:
southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds and north 1 foot at 3 seconds,
becoming northeast 2 feet at 3 seconds. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail:
northeast 4 feet at 4 seconds and northwest 4 feet at 7 seconds.
bay and inland waters rough. isolated thunderstorms. numerous
showers, mainly in the evening. 
.sunday...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: north 5 feet at 6 seconds.
bay and inland waters very rough. scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. bay and inland waters very rough.
isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. 
.monday...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. bay and inland waters very rough.
isolated showers in the afternoon. 
.monday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet. bay and inland waters very rough. isolated showers in the
evening. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. bay and inland waters rough. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
855 pm edt thu oct 15 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.


gmz830-160900-
tampa bay waters-
855 pm edt thu oct 15 2026

.tonight...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots late this evening and early morning, then diminishing to
5 to 10 knots late. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
isolated showers and thunderstorms early this evening. 
.friday...east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. bay and inland waters light chop. scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.friday night...north winds around 5 knots. bay and inland waters 
smooth. scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.saturday...north winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots in the afternoon. bay and
inland waters choppy. numerous showers with isolated
thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 
30 knots. waves 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland waters rough. isolated 
showers and thunderstorms in the evening. 
.sunday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, increasing to 25 to
30 knots in the afternoon. waves 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland
waters very rough. 
.sunday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. waves 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland
waters very rough. 
.monday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. waves 2 to 3 feet. bay
and inland waters rough. 
.monday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. waves 2 to
3 feet. bay and inland waters rough. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. waves 2 to 3 feet. bay
and inland waters choppy. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
855 pm edt thu oct 15 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.


gmz873-160900-
waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 to 60 nm-
855 pm edt thu oct 15 2026

.tonight...northeast winds around 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 
15 knots late this evening, then becoming east with gusts up to 
20 knots after midnight. seas around 2 feet. wave detail: north 
2 feet at 4 seconds. isolated showers and thunderstorms late this
evening and overnight. 
.friday...east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming variable around 
5 knots in the afternoon. seas around 2 feet. wave detail: 
southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. scattered showers with isolated 
thunderstorms. 
.friday night...north winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms. 
.saturday...north winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 25 to 
30 knots by afternoon. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, 
building to 4 to 7 feet, occasionally to 8 feet in the afternoon.
wave detail: west 3 feet at 7 seconds and northeast 2 feet at 
4 seconds, becoming north 6 feet at 7 seconds. isolated 
thunderstorms. widespread showers. 
.saturday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 6 to
9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. wave detail: north 7 feet at
7 seconds. isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. 
.sunday...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to
40 knots. seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet. wave
detail: northeast 9 feet at 7 seconds and north 5 feet at
8 seconds. 
.sunday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to
40 knots. seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet. 
.monday...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 7 to 9 feet,
occasionally to 11 feet. isolated showers in the afternoon. 
.monday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 6 to 9 feet,
occasionally to 11 feet. 
.tuesday...northeast winds around 25 knots. seas 6 to 8 feet,
occasionally to 10 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
855 pm edt thu oct 15 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.


gmz876-160900-
waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 to 60 nm-
855 pm edt thu oct 15 2026

.tonight...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots late this evening and overnight. seas around 2 feet.
wave detail: east 2 feet at 4 seconds. scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms until early morning. 
.friday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming variable around 
5 knots in the afternoon. seas around 2 feet. wave detail:
southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. isolated thunderstorms. isolated 
showers in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. 
.friday night...north winds around 5 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms. 
.saturday...north winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots in the afternoon. seas 1 foot
or less, then 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet in the
afternoon. wave detail: northeast 1 foot at 3 seconds and west
1 foot at 7 seconds, becoming west 3 feet at 7 seconds and
northeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. widespread showers with isolated
thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 4 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet, building to 7 to 8 feet,
occasionally to 10 feet after midnight. wave detail: north 6 feet
at 6 seconds, becoming north 7 feet at 7 seconds. scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.sunday...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to
40 knots. seas 7 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. wave detail:
north 7 feet at 7 seconds. isolated thunderstorms. isolated
showers in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to
40 knots. seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet. scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms in the evening, then isolated
showers after midnight. 
.monday...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 7 to 9 feet,
occasionally to 11 feet. isolated showers. 
.monday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 6 to 9 feet,
occasionally to 11 feet. isolated showers in the evening. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 6 to 8 feet,
occasionally to 10 feet. isolated showers in the afternoon. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
855 pm edt thu oct 15 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.


gmz870-160900-
waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 to 60 nm-
855 pm edt thu oct 15 2026

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

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$