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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
534 am edt wed oct 7 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. 


gmz730-755-765-775-071630-
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-
534 am edt wed oct 7 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through thursday morning...

.today...northeast winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 
knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail:
east 5 feet at 5 seconds. protected waters choppy. a slight
chance of thunderstorms. a chance of showers early this morning,
then showers late this morning and afternoon. 
.tonight...east winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. 
seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: east 5 feet
at 5 seconds. protected waters choppy. a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.thursday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming east 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. wave detail: east 4 feet at 5 seconds. protected waters
rough. a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.thursday night...east winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: east 6 feet at 5 seconds.
protected waters rough. a slight chance of thunderstorms.
showers.
.friday...tropical storm conditions possible. east winds 20 to
25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: east 6 feet at 5 seconds and
southwest 2 feet at 12 seconds. protected waters rough. showers.
.friday night...tropical storm conditions possible. 
.saturday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
35 knots. seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet. protected
waters rough. showers with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. protected
waters choppy. showers with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. protected waters
choppy. a chance of thunderstorms. showers.
.sunday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots, becoming southwest 5 to 10 knots after midnight. seas
2 to 4 feet. protected waters a moderate chop. showers likely
with a chance of thunderstorms early in the evening, then a
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
late evening and overnight. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
836 pm edt tue oct 6 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. 


gmz730-751-752-755-765-770-772-775-071315-
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-
836 pm edt tue oct 6 2026 /736 pm cdt tue oct 6 2026/

...small craft advisory in effect through thursday morning...

.rest of tonight...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming east
late. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail:
east 5 feet at 5 seconds and south 1 foot at 5 seconds. protected
waters rough. a slight chance of thunderstorms. showers early 
this evening, then a chance of showers late. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: east 5 feet at 5 seconds.
protected waters rough. a chance of showers. a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. 
.wednesday night...east winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, 
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail:
east 5 feet at 5 seconds. protected waters rough. a chance of 
showers. a chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. 
.thursday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming east 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. wave detail: east 5 feet at 5 seconds. protected waters
rough. a slight chance of thunderstorms. a chance of showers in
the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. 
.thursday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail:
east 5 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters choppy. showers
likely. a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. 
.friday...east winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: east 7 feet at 6 seconds.
protected waters very rough. showers likely with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with a chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.friday night...east winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to
40 knots. seas 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. protected
waters very rough. showers with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.saturday...east winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 7 to 10 feet,
occasionally to 13 feet. protected waters very rough. showers
with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 7 to
10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet. protected waters very rough.
showers with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.sunday...south winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet. protected waters rough. showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. protected waters a moderate chop. a
slight chance of thunderstorms. showers likely, mainly in the
evening. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
316 am edt wed oct 7 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.


gmz850-072030-
coastal waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 nm-
316 am edt wed oct 7 2026

...small craft exercise caution...

.today...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas around 2 feet. wave 
detail: east 2 feet at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. 
bay and inland waters a moderate chop. widespread showers with 
isolated thunderstorms. 
.tonight...east winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots after midnight. seas around 2 feet. wave detail: east
2 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and
inland waters choppy. isolated thunderstorms. numerous showers,
mainly in the evening. 
.thursday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas around 2 feet. wave detail: northeast 2 feet at
3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. isolated thunderstorms. scattered showers
in the morning, then numerous showers in the afternoon. 
.thursday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: northeast
2 feet at 3 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. numerous
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.friday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: northeast 2 feet at
3 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. isolated thunderstorms.
widespread showers. 
.friday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
northeast 3 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 12 seconds.
bay and inland waters choppy. isolated thunderstorms. widespread
showers, mainly in the evening. 
.saturday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. isolated
thunderstorms. scattered showers in the morning, then widespread
showers in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to
5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. bay and inland waters choppy.
isolated thunderstorms. widespread showers, mainly in the
evening. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. numerous
showers with isolated 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
316 am edt wed oct 7 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.


gmz853-072030-
coastal waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 nm-
316 am edt wed oct 7 2026

.today...south winds around 10 knots, becoming southwest late.
seas around 2 feet. wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 3 seconds.
bay and inland waters light chop. widespread showers with
isolated thunderstorms. 
.tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 2 feet. wave
detail: east 1 foot at 2 seconds and southwest 1 foot at
4 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. isolated
thunderstorms. widespread showers, mainly in the evening. 
.thursday...east winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 2 feet. wave
detail: east 2 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. numerous
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: east 2 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. widespread showers with
isolated thunderstorms. 
.friday...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 west
1 foot at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.friday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, building to
4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet after midnight. wave detail:
east 3 feet at 4 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 6 seconds,
becoming east 4 feet at 4 seconds and southwest 4 feet at
12 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms. 
.saturday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. bay and inland waters rough. isolated
thunderstorms. scattered showers in the morning, then widespread
showers in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 5 to
7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. bay and inland waters rough.
isolated thunderstorms. widespread showers. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. numerous
showers with isolated 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
316 am edt wed oct 7 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.


gmz856-072030-
coastal waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 nm-
316 am edt wed oct 7 2026

.today...southwest winds around 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
wave detail: southwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. bay and inland waters
light chop. isolated thunderstorms. widespread showers. 
.tonight...northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming southeast
after midnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: south 1 foot at
3 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. isolated
thunderstorms. widespread showers, mainly in the evening. 
.thursday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 2 seconds and southwest 1 foot
at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. numerous showers
with isolated thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...east winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to
15 knots after midnight. seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet
after midnight. wave detail: south 1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming
east 1 foot at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. isolated thunderstorms.
widespread showers. 
.friday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: east 2 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 2 feet at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. isolated
thunderstorms. scattered showers in the morning, then numerous
showers in the afternoon. 
.friday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet, building to 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet after midnight. wave detail: south 3 feet at 5 seconds and
southwest 3 feet at 11 seconds, becoming southeast 4 feet at
5 seconds and southwest 4 feet at 12 seconds. bay and inland
waters choppy. isolated thunderstorms. numerous showers, mainly
in the evening. 
.saturday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. bay and inland waters rough. numerous
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. bay and inland waters choppy.
numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.sunday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming south 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. scattered showers with
isolated 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
316 am edt wed oct 7 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.


gmz870-072030-
waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 to 60 nm-
316 am edt wed oct 7 2026

...small craft exercise caution...

.today...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: southeast 3 feet at
4 seconds. widespread showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.tonight...east winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: east
4 feet at 4 seconds and south 1 foot at 6 seconds. isolated
thunderstorms. widespread showers, mainly in the evening. 
.thursday...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: east 4 feet at 4 seconds and
southwest 1 foot at 6 seconds. numerous showers with isolated
thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
east 4 feet at 5 seconds. widespread showers with isolated
thunderstorms. 
.friday...east winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: east 5 feet at 5 seconds and
southwest 1 foot at 10 seconds. widespread showers with isolated
thunderstorms. 
.friday night...east winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail:
east 6 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 3 feet at 13 seconds.
isolated thunderstorms. widespread showers. 
.saturday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 6 to 9 feet,
occasionally to 11 feet. isolated thunderstorms. widespread
showers. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 6 to
8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. widespread showers with isolated
thunderstorms. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. widespread showers with isolated
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
316 am edt wed oct 7 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.


gmz873-072030-
waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 to 60 nm-
316 am edt wed oct 7 2026

.today...southwest winds around 10 knots, becoming west late.
seas around 2 feet. wave detail: south 2 feet at 4 seconds.
widespread showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.tonight...east winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 3 seconds and
southwest 2 feet at 4 seconds. isolated thunderstorms. widespread
showers, mainly in the evening. 
.thursday...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
southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. isolated thunderstorms. widespread
showers. 
.thursday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
east 3 feet at 4 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds.
widespread showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.friday...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: east 4 feet at 4 seconds and
southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. widespread showers with isolated
thunderstorms. 
.friday night...east winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, building to
5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet after midnight. wave detail:
southeast 4 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 11 seconds,
becoming southeast 6 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 5 feet at
12 seconds. numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.saturday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 7 to 9 feet,
occasionally to 11 feet. isolated thunderstorms. widespread
showers. 
.saturday night...southeast winds around 20 knots. seas 6 to
8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. widespread showers with isolated
thunderstorms. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. isolated thunderstorms. widespread
showers. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
316 am edt wed oct 7 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.


gmz876-072030-
waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 to 60 nm-
316 am edt wed oct 7 2026

.today...southwest winds around 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less,
then around 2 feet this afternoon. wave detail: southwest 1 foot
at 5 seconds. isolated thunderstorms. widespread showers. 
.tonight...west winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast after
midnight. seas around 2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or less.
wave detail: west 1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming southeast 1 foot
at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds. isolated
thunderstorms. widespread showers, mainly in the evening. 
.thursday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less. wave
detail: southeast 1 foot at 2 seconds and southwest 1 foot at
4 seconds. widespread showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. seas around 2 feet. wave detail:
south 2 feet at 4 seconds. widespread showers with isolated
thunderstorms. 
.friday...southeast 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 5 seconds and west 1 foot at 10 seconds. numerous
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.friday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, building to
5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet after midnight. wave detail:
southwest 4 feet at 11 seconds and southeast 3 feet at 4 seconds,
becoming south 5 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 5 feet at
12 seconds. numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms. 
.saturday...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 6 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. widespread showers with isolated
thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 5 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. numerous showers with isolated
thunderstorms. 
.sunday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet. numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 070716
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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
316 am edt wed oct 7 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.


gmz830-072030-
tampa bay waters-
316 am edt wed oct 7 2026

.today...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west late. bay and
inland waters light chop. isolated thunderstorms. widespread
showers. 
.tonight...east winds around 10 knots. bay and inland waters
light chop. isolated thunderstorms. numerous showers, mainly in
the evening. 
.thursday...east winds 5 to 10 knots. bay and inland waters light
chop. isolated thunderstorms. scattered showers in the morning,
then widespread showers in the afternoon. 
.thursday night...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. isolated thunderstorms. widespread
showers. 
.friday...east winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots
in the afternoon. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. isolated
thunderstorms. scattered showers in the morning, then widespread
showers in the afternoon. 
.friday night...east winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. bay and inland waters choppy. isolated
thunderstorms. widespread showers, mainly in the evening. 
.saturday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. bay and inland waters
choppy. isolated thunderstorms. scattered showers in the morning,
then widespread showers in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to
15 to 20 knots after midnight. bay and inland waters choppy.
isolated thunderstorms. widespread showers, mainly in the
evening. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. isolated thunderstorms. scattered showers in the
morning, then numerous showers in the afternoon. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$