Surf & Beach Report Updated: 4:00 am
Aloha West Florida this is the machine with the Sunday sunrise regional Gulf surf and beach report. We monitor the conditions with updates every fifteen minutes throughout the day. So keep checking in for the latest up to the minute observations. Surf is up. Right now the Egmont Channel buoy is at 3.9 ft. Dominant wave period at 6 seconds. Thigh to waist at the right spot and best on right tide. Check out the tides posted right here on the Swellmachine. Keep checking back with the updated every fifteen minute surf reports and check out the wave models tab to score some waves.
Latest coastal observations. Water temperature at 75 ° inside Venice inlet. Gulf Water temperature at 78 °. Slightly humid air across the region and somewhat comfortable outside with the dew point at 65°. Currently north-northeast winds 10 to 13 knots on Venice Beach; Outgoing tide at 0.3 ↓ ft...(more.) Clearwater beach northeast winds 10 to 13 knots; Outgoing tide 0.5 ↓ ft...(more.) . The UV Index is (6) high today. Today's Sunset is at 5:51 pm. Last Light is at 6:16 pm. The moon phase is Waxing Gibbous at 100% illumination and next main phase is Full Moon on 10-26..
Planning on beach or watersport activities at dawn; 3 hours and 0 minute till first light.
Check out the full East Florida Surf forecast, weather forecast, marine forecast, buoy observations, beach cams, watches and warnings. The Swellmachine currently posting (EFL) surf: Overhead on sets; long period swell. Onshore winds in the mix.
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National Hurricane center reports that there are no cyclones at this time and Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next seven days. The WX Page surveils the Tropical Atlantic with 24/7 updates, timestamped graphics and forecasting images. The Tropical Weather Outlook is available in audio or text based format. When the next storm develops, Leah will be it's name. A total of 36 days of Hurricane season ahead.
*The 2026 storm names are as follows; Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard, Fay, Gonzalo, Hanna, Isaias, Josephine, Kyle, Leah, Marco, Nana, Omar, Paulette, Rene, Sally, Teddy, Vicky and Wilfred. Already 11 names crossed off the storm list. Counting down 10 names till the Greek Alphabet takes over naming storms.
One sure way to be prepared is to tune into the Swellmachine's Epic coverage of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Swellmachine's robust reporting system has stood the test of time with continous postings and updates through many catastrophic events. Such as Ian, Helene and Milton.
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Venice Inlet at the Marina (2026-10-25 03:00 EDT.) The water temperature is at 75.4 ° and water height is at 0.00 ft.Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM (Check in near real time) Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories.
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Current moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. Percentage of moon's disk illuminated is 100% and gradually becomes more illuminated. The next main phase is Full Moon on 10-26. This begins in 20 hours and 12 minutes. The present lunar month and orbital period is 29 days, 14 hours and 21 minutes . The Moon's age and time elapsed into this period is 14 days, 16 hours and 9 minutes. Astronomical Moon phases below:
Expanded Moon Phase Time and Dates
| First Light | 7:10 am |
| Sunrise | 7:35 am |
| Sunset | 6:51 pm |
| Last Light | 7:16 pm |
| First Light | 7:11 am |
| Sunrise | 7:36 am |
| Sunset | 6:51 pm |
| Last Light | 7:15 pm |
New: 120 day Sunrise and Sunset scheduele
| Autumn Equinox | 9-22-2026 |
| Winter Solstice | 12-21-2026 |
| Vernal Equinox | 3-20-2027 |
| Summmer Solstice | 6-21-2027 |
| Time | Wave Height | Period | Direction |
| 03:30 AM | 3.6 | 6 | NW |
| 03:00 AM | 3.9 | 6 | NNW |
| 02:30 AM | 3.6 | 6 | NNW |
| 02:00 AM | 4.3 | 6 | NNW |
| 01:30 AM | 4.3 | 5 | NNW |
| 01:00 AM | 4.3 | 6 | NNW |
| 12:30 AM | 3.9 | 6 | NNW |
| 12:00 AM | 3.9 | 6 | NNW |
| 11:30 PM | 3.9 | 5 | NNW |
| 11:00 PM | 3.9 | 5 | NNW |
| 10:30 PM | 3.9 | 5 | NNW |
| 10:00 PM | 3.9 | 5 | NNW |
| 09:30 PM | 3.9 | 5 | NNW |
| 09:00 PM | 3.6 | 5 | NNW |
| 08:30 PM | 3.6 | 5 | NNW |
| 08:00 PM | 3.6 | 5 | NNW |
| 07:00 PM | 3.9 | 5 | NNW |
| 06:30 PM | 3.9 | 5 | NNW |
| 06:00 PM | 3.9 | 5 | NNW |
| 05:30 PM | 3.9 | 5 | NNW |
| Time | Wave Height | Period | Direction |
| 03:26 AM | 9.2 | 7 | NNE |
| 02:56 AM | 8.5 | 7 | NNE |
| 02:26 AM | 9.2 | 7 | NNE |
| 01:56 AM | 9.5 | 8 | NNE |
| 01:26 AM | 8.9 | 7 | NNE |
| 12:56 AM | 8.5 | 7 | NNE |
| 12:26 AM | 9.2 | 7 | NNE |
| 11:56 PM | 8.5 | 7 | NNE |
| 11:26 PM | 8.2 | 7 | NNE |
| 10:56 PM | 7.5 | 7 | NNE |
| 10:26 PM | 7.5 | 7 | NNE |
| 09:56 PM | 7.5 | 6 | NNE |
| 09:26 PM | 6.9 | 7 | NNE |
| 08:56 PM | 6.9 | 7 | NNE |
| 08:26 PM | 6.9 | 6 | NNE |
| 07:56 PM | 6.2 | 6 | NNE |
| 07:26 PM | 6.2 | 7 | NNE |
| 06:56 PM | 5.9 | 7 | NNE |
| 06:26 PM | 5.9 | 7 | NNE |
| 05:56 PM | 5.2 | 6 | NNE |
| Time | Wave Height | Period | Direction |
| 03:20 AM | 9.8 | 7 | NE |
| 02:50 AM | 9.2 | 7 | NNE |
| 01:50 AM | 8.2 | 7 | NE |
| 12:50 AM | 7.2 | 7 | NE |
| 11:50 PM | 7.2 | 6 | NNE |
| 11:20 PM | 7.5 | 6 | NE |
| 10:50 PM | 6.6 | 6 | NNE |
| 10:20 PM | 6.2 | 6 | NNE |
| 09:50 PM | 6.2 | 6 | NNE |
| 08:50 PM | 5.9 | 6 | NNE |
| 08:20 PM | 5.6 | 6 | NNE |
| 07:50 PM | 5.9 | 6 | NE |
| 07:20 PM | 5.9 | 6 | NNE |
| 06:50 PM | 5.2 | 6 | NNE |
| 06:20 PM | 5.6 | 6 | NE |
| 05:50 PM | 5.6 | 6 | NE |
| 04:50 PM | 5.6 | 6 | NE |
| 04:20 PM | 4.9 | 6 | NE |
| 03:50 PM | 4.9 | 6 | NE |
| 03:20 PM | 5.2 | 6 | NE |
| Time | Wind kts | Gusts kts | Cardinal |
| 03:20 AM | 9.5 | 13.3 | NNE |
| 03:00 AM | 7.6 | 11.4 | NNE |
| 02:50 AM | 9.5 | 13.3 | NNE |
| 02:40 AM | 9.5 | 13.3 | NNE |
| 02:20 AM | 9.5 | 13.3 | NNE |
| 02:10 AM | 9.5 | 13.3 | NNE |
| 02:00 AM | 9.5 | 11.4 | NNE |
| 01:50 AM | 9.5 | 13.3 | NNE |
| 01:40 AM | 7.6 | 13.3 | NNE |
| 01:20 AM | 9.5 | 13.3 | NNE |
| 01:10 AM | 7.6 | 11.4 | NNE |
| 01:00 AM | 7.6 | 11.4 | NNE |
| 12:50 AM | 7.6 | 9.5 | NNE |
| 12:40 AM | 9.5 | 11.4 | NNE |
| 12:20 AM | 7.6 | 9.5 | NNE |
| 12:10 AM | 7.6 | 11.4 | NNE |
| 12:00 AM | 7.6 | 11.4 | NNE |
| 11:50 PM | 7.6 | 11.4 | NNE |
| 11:40 PM | 7.6 | 11.4 | NNE |
| 11:20 PM | 9.5 | 13.3 | NNE |
| Time | Wind kts | Gusts kts | Cardinal |
| 03:18 AM | 9.5 | 13.3 | NE |
| 03:00 AM | 9.5 | 11.4 | NNE |
| 02:48 AM | 9.5 | 11.4 | NNE |
| 02:30 AM | 9.5 | 13.3 | NNE |
| 02:18 AM | 11.4 | 15.2 | NNE |
| 02:00 AM | 11.4 | 15.2 | NNE |
| 01:48 AM | 11.4 | 17.1 | NNE |
| 01:30 AM | 9.5 | 13.3 | NNE |
| 01:18 AM | 13.3 | 17.1 | NNE |
| 01:00 AM | 11.4 | 13.3 | NNE |
| 12:48 AM | 9.5 | 11.4 | NNE |
| 12:30 AM | 9.5 | 13.3 | NNE |
| 12:18 AM | 7.6 | 13.3 | NNE |
| 12:00 AM | 13.3 | 19 | NNE |
| 11:48 PM | 15.2 | 19 | NNE |
| 11:30 PM | 13.3 | 19 | NNE |
| 11:18 PM | 11.4 | 19 | NNE |
| 11:00 PM | 11.4 | 20.9 | NNE |
| 10:48 PM | 13.3 | 17.1 | NNE |
| 10:30 PM | 15.2 | 20.9 | NNE |
| Time | Wind kts | Gusts kts | Cardinal |
| 02:00 AM | 19 | 24.7 | NNE |
| 01:00 AM | 19 | 22.8 | NE |
| 12:00 AM | 19 | 24.7 | NNE |
| 11:00 PM | 19 | 24.7 | NNE |
| 10:00 PM | 20.9 | 28.5 | NNE |
| 09:00 PM | 20.9 | 26.6 | NNE |
| 08:00 PM | 20.9 | 24.7 | NNE |
| 07:00 PM | 19 | 20.9 | N |
| 06:00 PM | 19 | 22.8 | N |
| 05:00 PM | 19 | 22.8 | N |
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