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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
310 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

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. 


gmz730-755-765-775-130745-
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-
310 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

.tonight...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. waves 1 foot or less.
wave detail: southwest 1 foot at 6 seconds. protected waters a
light chop. 
.thursday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. wave
detail: south 2 feet at 5 seconds. protected waters a light chop.
.thursday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
wave detail: southwest 2 feet at 4 seconds. protected waters a
light chop. 
.friday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. wave
detail: southwest 2 feet at 5 seconds. protected waters a light
chop. 
.friday night...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: south 3 feet at 5 seconds. protected waters a
moderate chop. 
.saturday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: south 4 feet at 5 seconds.
protected waters choppy. 
.saturday night...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. protected
waters rough. a slight chance of showers in the evening, then a
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. 
.sunday...south winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet. protected waters rough. showers likely. thunderstorms
likely, mainly in the morning. 
.sunday night...west winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest
after midnight. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet.
protected waters a moderate chop. a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. a chance of showers. 
.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. protected waters choppy. a slight chance of showers in
the morning. 
.monday night...north winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet.
protected waters a moderate chop. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
301 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

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.


gmz830-130200-
tampa bay waters-
301 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

.tonight...west winds around 5 knots this evening, then becoming 
light and variable. bay and inland waters smooth. 
.thursday...southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest 
5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters light chop.
.thursday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south
after midnight. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.friday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the 
afternoon. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.friday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
around 10 knots overnight. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south around
15 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.saturday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. bay and inland waters choppy. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots. bay and inland waters
choppy. a slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance
of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming
northwest around 15 knots after midnight. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. a chance of showers with a slight chance of 
thunderstorms. 
.monday...north winds around 15 knots. bay and inland waters a 
moderate chop. a chance of showers, mainly in the morning. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
301 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

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.


gmz850-130200-
coastal waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 nm-
301 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

.tonight...southwest winds around 5 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
wave detail: west 1 foot at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters
smooth. 
.thursday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less. wave
detail: southwest 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.thursday night...south winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast
overnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: southwest 1 foot at 
4 seconds. bay and inland waters smooth. 
.friday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: southwest 1 foot at 
4 seconds. bay and inland waters smooth. 
.friday night...southwest winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast 
around 10 knots overnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail:
southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.saturday...southeast winds around 15 knots, becoming south 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail:
southwest 3 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate
chop. 
.saturday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. bay and
inland waters choppy. a slight chance of showers after midnight. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. bay and 
inland waters choppy. a chance of showers with a slight chance of 
thunderstorms.
.sunday night...west winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest
around 15 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 
5 feet. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. a chance of showers 
with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.monday...north winds around 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. 
a chance of showers, mainly in the morning. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
301 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

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.


gmz853-130200-
coastal waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 nm-
301 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

.tonight...west winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast
overnight. seas around 2 feet this evening, then 1 foot or less.
wave detail: west 2 feet at 6 seconds, becoming west 1 foot at 
6 seconds. bay and inland waters smooth. 
.thursday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less. wave 
detail: south 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds. 
bay and inland waters smooth. 
.thursday night...south winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast
overnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: southwest 1 foot at 
2 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters 
smooth. 
.friday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the 
afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 
2 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters 
light chop. 
.friday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
10 to 15 knots overnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail:
southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters moderate
chop.
.saturday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
southwest 3 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. 
.saturday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. bay and
inland waters choppy. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. a chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...southwest winds around 15 knots, becoming
northwest after midnight. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. a chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.monday...north winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. a chance of
showers, mainly in the morning. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
301 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

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.


gmz856-130200-
coastal waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 nm-
301 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

.tonight...northwest winds around 5 knots in the evening, then 
becoming light and variable. seas around 2 feet this evening, 
then 1 foot or less. wave detail: west 2 feet at 6 seconds, 
becoming west 1 foot at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters smooth. 
.thursday...southeast winds around 5 knots becoming south 5 to 
10 knots in the afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: 
south 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 6 seconds. bay and 
inland waters smooth. 
.thursday night...southwest winds around 5 knots, becoming
east overnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: south 1 foot at 
2 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters 
smooth. 
.friday...east winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest 5 to 
10 knots in the afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: 
southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay 
and inland waters light chop. 
.friday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
around 10 knots overnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: 
south 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.saturday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: south
3 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. bay and
inland waters choppy. 
.sunday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. bay and 
inland waters choppy. a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest
around 15 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. a slight chance of
thunderstorms. a slight chance of showers in the evening, then a 
chance of showers after midnight. 
.monday...north winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the morning. a chance of 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
301 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

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.


gmz870-130200-
waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 to 60 nm-
301 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

.tonight...southwest winds around 5 knots. seas around 2 feet
this evening, then 1 foot or less. wave detail: west 1 foot at
6 seconds. 
.thursday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less. wave
detail: southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. 
.thursday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less,
then around 2 feet after midnight. wave detail: southwest 1 foot
at 5 seconds. 
.friday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
wave detail: southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. 
.friday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
10 to 15 knots after midnight. seas 1 foot or less, then around
2 feet after midnight. wave detail: southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds, 
becoming southwest 2 feet at 5 seconds. 
.saturday...southeast winds around 15 knots, becoming south 15 to 
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 
feet. wave detail: south 3 feet at 5 seconds. 
.saturday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. a slight
chance of showers after midnight. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southwest around 
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 
8 feet. showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...west winds around 15 knots, becoming northwest 
after midnight. seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. a slight
chance of thunderstorms. showers likely, mainly in the evening. 
.monday...north winds around 15 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. a chance of showers, mainly in the
morning. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 121901
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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
301 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

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.


gmz873-130200-
waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 to 60 nm-
301 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

.tonight...variable winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast
overnight. seas around 2 feet this evening, then 1 foot or less. 
wave detail: west 2 feet at 6 seconds, becoming west 1 foot at 
6 seconds. 
.thursday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less. wave
detail: west 1 foot at 5 seconds. 
.thursday night...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or 
less. wave detail: southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. 
.friday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
wave detail: southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. 
.friday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
10 to 15 knots overnight. seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet
after midnight. wave detail:
southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds, becoming southeast 2 feet at
4 seconds and west 1 foot at 6 seconds. 
.saturday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds and west 1 foot at 6 seconds. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southwest in the  
afternoon. seas 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. a chance of 
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.sunday night...west winds around 15 knots, becoming northwest 
after midnight. seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. a chance
of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.monday...north winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 5 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. a chance of showers, mainly in the
morning. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 121901
cwftbw
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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
301 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

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.


gmz876-130200-
waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 to 60 nm-
301 pm edt wed mar 12 2025

.tonight...variable winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast 
overnight. seas around 2 feet this evening, then 1 foot or less. 
wave detail: west 2 feet at 6 seconds, becoming west 1 foot at 
6 seconds. 
.thursday...southeast winds around 5 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
wave detail: south 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at
5 seconds. 
.thursday night...east winds around 5 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
wave detail: south 1 foot at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at
5 seconds. 
.friday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. 
.friday night...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to
15 knots overnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: southeast 
1 foot at 4 seconds. 
.saturday...southeast winds around 15 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: south 3 feet at
5 seconds. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. 
.sunday...southeast winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming south around  
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 
6 feet. a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming
northwest around 15 knots after midnight. seas 3 to 5 feet, 
occasionally to 6 feet. a chance of showers with a slight chance 
of thunderstorms. 
.monday...north winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. a chance of showers. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$