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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
955 am edt fri jul 17 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.


gmz830-180215-
tampa bay waters-
955 am edt fri jul 17 2026

.this afternoon...west winds 5 to 10 knots. bay and inland waters
light chop. numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south after
midnight. bay and inland waters light chop. numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms. 
.saturday...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers in the morning, then
numerous showers in the afternoon. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. scattered thunderstorms. scattered
showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.monday...south winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters choppy. numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.monday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. scattered thunderstorms. numerous
showers, mainly in the evening. 
.tuesday...south winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters choppy.
scattered showers and thunderstorms. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
955 am edt fri jul 17 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.


gmz853-180215-
coastal waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 nm-
955 am edt fri jul 17 2026

.this afternoon...northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to
3 feet. wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 4 seconds. bay and
inland waters a moderate chop. scattered thunderstorms. numerous
showers early, then scattered showers. 
.tonight...northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to
10 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: northwest
2 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers in the evening, then
numerous showers after midnight. 
.saturday...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: south
1 foot at 3 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. bay and
inland waters a moderate chop. scattered thunderstorms. numerous
showers, mainly in the morning. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: south 2 feet at 3 seconds and northwest 1 foot at
4 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. scattered
thunderstorms. scattered showers in the evening, then numerous
showers after midnight. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: south
2 feet at 3 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and
inland waters choppy. widespread showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: southwest 2 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.monday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms. 
.monday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. scattered showers and
thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. bay
and inland waters choppy. scattered showers and 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
955 am edt fri jul 17 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.


gmz870-180215-
waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 to 60 nm-
955 am edt fri jul 17 2026

.this afternoon...northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming west
late. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: northwest 2 feet at
4 seconds. scattered showers and thunderstorms late this morning
and early afternoon, then isolated showers and thunderstorms
late. 
.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: west 2 feet at 5 seconds. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.saturday...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave
detail: west 1 foot at 4 seconds. scattered thunderstorms.
numerous showers, mainly in the morning. 
.saturday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: southwest 1 foot at
4 seconds. numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.sunday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: southwest 2 feet at
4 seconds. widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: southwest 2 feet at
5 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers in the
evening, then numerous showers after midnight. 
.monday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.monday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. scattered showers and thunderstorms in
the evening, then numerous showers and thunderstorms after
midnight. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. numerous showers and
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
955 am edt fri jul 17 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.


gmz873-180215-
waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 to 60 nm-
955 am edt fri jul 17 2026

.this afternoon...northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around
3 feet. wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 4 seconds. scattered
thunderstorms. numerous showers late this morning and early
afternoon, then scattered showers late. 
.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 3 feet.
wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 5 seconds. scattered
thunderstorms. scattered showers in the evening, then numerous
showers after midnight. 
.saturday...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
west 1 foot at 4 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. numerous
showers, mainly in the morning. 
.saturday night...south winds around 10 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: west 1 foot at 4 seconds.
scattered thunderstorms. scattered showers in the evening, then
numerous showers after midnight. 
.sunday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: south 2 feet at 3 seconds
and northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. widespread showers and
scattered thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: south 2 feet at 4 seconds
and northwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. scattered thunderstorms.
scattered showers in the evening, then numerous showers after
midnight. 
.monday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.monday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
scattered showers and thunderstorms. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$