National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS52 KTBW

FZUS52 KTBW 210200
CWFTBW

Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
900 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

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.

GMZ800-211415
Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River
900 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

SYNOPSIS

A cold front continues to move through the eastern gulf waters. Areas of rain expected through the afternoon, then clearing by this evening. Gusty winds are expected behind this front, which has warranted the issuance of a Small Craft Advisory beginning tonight and continuing through Friday morning. A High Risk of Rip Currents will also be possible through Saturday evening. Conditions slowly improve starting Saturday afternoon with pleasant weather, decreasing winds and abating seas expected.

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GMZ830-211415
Tampa Bay waters
900 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON

TONIGHT
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming north 15 to 20 knots late this evening and overnight. Bay and inland waters choppy.

THURSDAY
North winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northwest 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters choppy.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

FRIDAY
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

FRIDAY NIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

SATURDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.

SATURDAY NIGHT
North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds around 5 knots. Bay and inland waters smooth.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming east after midnight. Bay and inland waters smooth.

MONDAY
Northeast winds around 5 knots. Bay and inland waters smooth.

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GMZ836-211415
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound
900 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON

TONIGHT
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

THURSDAY
North winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy.

THURSDAY NIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

FRIDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

FRIDAY NIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

SATURDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds around 5 knots. Bay and inland waters smooth.

SUNDAY NIGHT
North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.

MONDAY
Northeast winds around 5 knots. Bay and inland waters smooth.

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GMZ856-211415
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM
900 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

TONIGHT
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: West 5 feet at 6 seconds and northwest 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

THURSDAY
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 north 2 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

THURSDAY NIGHT
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. Bay and inland waters choppy.

FRIDAY
North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 5 feet at 7 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming north 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 5 feet at 7 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

SATURDAY
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 4 feet at 7 seconds and north 1 foot at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

MONDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

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GMZ876-211415
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM
900 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

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 6 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 3 feet at 6 seconds.

THURSDAY
North winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 6 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: North 7 feet at 7 seconds and south 1 foot at 6 seconds.

THURSDAY NIGHT
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.

FRIDAY
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 5 feet at 7 seconds.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 5 feet at 8 seconds.

SATURDAY
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: West 5 feet at 7 seconds.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

SUNDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or less.

MONDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.

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GMZ853-211415
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM
900 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

TONIGHT
North winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 6 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 4 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough.

THURSDAY
North winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 6 feet at 7 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: North 6 feet at 7 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

FRIDAY
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 5 feet at 7 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming north 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 5 feet at 7 seconds and north 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

SATURDAY
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 4 feet at 7 seconds and north 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

SATURDAY NIGHT
North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop.

SUNDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

MONDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

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GMZ873-211415
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM
900 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

TONIGHT
North winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 7 feet at 6 seconds and south 3 feet at 6 seconds.

THURSDAY
North winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 6 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: North 7 feet at 7 seconds and north 1 foot at 4 seconds.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: North 6 feet at 7 seconds.

FRIDAY
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 6 feet at 7 seconds.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 6 feet at 8 seconds.

SATURDAY
North winds around 10 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 6 seconds.

SATURDAY NIGHT
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

SUNDAY
East winds around 5 knots. Seas around 2 feet.

SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.

MONDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.

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GMZ850-211415
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM
900 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

TONIGHT
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming north 20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 4 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters rough.

THURSDAY
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 4 feet at 5 seconds and south 1 foot at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 4 feet at 6 seconds and northwest 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

FRIDAY
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: West 4 feet at 7 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming north 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: West 4 feet at 7 seconds and northwest 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.

SATURDAY
North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet in the afternoon. Wave Detail: Northwest 3 feet at 4 seconds, becoming west 2 feet at 6 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

SATURDAY NIGHT
North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

SUNDAY
East winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest around 5 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters smooth.

SUNDAY NIGHT
North winds around 5 knots, becoming east around 5 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters smooth.

MONDAY
East winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest around 5 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters smooth.

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GMZ870-211415
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM
900 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

TONIGHT
North winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 7 feet at 6 seconds and south 3 feet at 6 seconds.

THURSDAY
Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: North 7 feet at 7 seconds and north 3 feet at 4 seconds.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 6 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 6 seconds.

FRIDAY
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 6 feet at 7 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 5 feet at 7 seconds and north 2 feet at 4 seconds.

SATURDAY
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: West 4 feet at 7 seconds and north 1 foot at 4 seconds.

SATURDAY NIGHT
North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast after midnight. Seas around 2 feet.

SUNDAY
East winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.

SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.

MONDAY
East winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.