Surf & Beach Report Updated: 1:30 pm
Aloha West Florida this is the machine with the Friday evening report. Latest coastal observations into the hour. Surf is up into the night. Right now the Egmont Channel buoy is at 2.0 ft. Shin pulse maybe Knee sets at right spot and tide. Short wave period around 4 seconds.Water temperature at 73 °. Outgoing tide at Venice Pier 1.5 ↓ft...(more.) Clearwater beach south winds 15 to 17 knots; Outgoing tide 1.9 ↓ ft...(more.) Later on across the region South winds 5 to 10 knots. Barometric pressure at 29.97 in. First Light is at 6:38 am and Sunrise is at 7:05 am. The moon phase is Waning Gibbous at 100% illumination and next main phase is Last Quarter on 12-11. The next day of forecasted surf is this Monday; 3 days out. Stay tuned, 5 days of surf on tap. The Swellmachine's 16 day surf forecast shows chances for waves on Monday 12-8, Tuesday 12-9, Tuesday 12-16, Wednesday 12-17 and Thursday 12-18. Durring the 16 day forecast period, wave heights peak out around 9.0 feet at 8.13 seconds on Wednesday 12-17. Also, a chance of glassy surf with easterly winds on Tuesday 12-9, Wednesday 12-17 and Thursday 12-18. Serious about surfing the Gulf, check out the Swellmachine's 16 day free forecast.
Planning on beach or watersport activities today; 4 hours and 31 minutes till Last 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: Shoulder to head high on sets; long period swell. Offshore winds in the mix.
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Tropical Update: There are no current Special Tropical Weather Outlooks issued; however the latest off-season updates can be viewed on the Tropical Atlantic page. Special Tropical Weather Outlooks are updated by the National Hurricane Center as necessary during the off-season. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th.
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In addition to up to the minute comprehensive reporting. Take a look into the future with the Swellmachine's free 6-day model based beginners surf analysis and 16 day pro surf forecast. The beginners forecast breaks it down into an easy to read format by counties; the following have their own local page. Check out the Monday and Tuesday forecast:
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Friday 12-05
| Hour EST | Wave Ft | Wave Dir | Wave Per | Wind knots | Wind Dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0.8 | W | 5.68 | 5.7 | SE |
| 5 | 0.8 | W | 5.63 | 7.6 | SE |
| 6 | 0.8 | W | 5.59 | 7.6 | SSE |
| 7 | 0.9 | W | 5.54 | 7.6 | SSE |
| 8 | 1.0 | W | 5.5 | 9.5 | SSE |
| 9 | 1.1 | S | 2.49 | 9.5 | S |
| 10 | 1.3 | S | 2.73 | 11.4 | S |
| 11 | 1.5 | S | 3.01 | 11.4 | S |
| 12 | 1.6 | S | 3.2 | 11.4 | S |
| 13 | 1.6 | S | 3.32 | 9.5 | S |
| 14 | 1.6 | SSW | 3.43 | 9.5 | S |
| 15 | 1.5 | SSW | 3.48 | 7.6 | S |
| 16 | 1.5 | SSW | 3.5 | 7.6 | S |
| 17 | 1.4 | SSW | 3.52 | 7.6 | S |
| 18 | 1.3 | SSW | 3.53 | 5.7 | SSW |
Bonus: Focused 3-Day Hourly.
There are no bacteria advisories for Sarasota County beaches. View report.
Crows Nest Marina Guage
Venice Inlet at the Marina (2025-12-05 12:00 EST.) The water temperature is at 71.2 ° and water height is at 0.11 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 Waning Gibbous. Percentage of moon's disk illuminated is 100% and gradually becomes less illuminated. The next main phase is Last Quarter on 12-11. This begins in 6 days, 3 hours and 22 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 15 days, 10 hours and 41 minutes. Astronomical Moon phases below:
| 12-04 | 6:15 PM | Full Moon |
| 12-11 | 3:52 PM | Last Quarter |
| 12-19 | 8:44 PM | New Moon |
| 12-27 | 2:10 PM | First Quarter |
Expanded Moon Phase Time and Dates
| 12-04 | 6:44 AM | Moonset |
| 12-04 | 5:14 PM | Moonrise |
| 12-05 | 7:56 AM | Moonset |
| 12-05 | 6:19 PM | Moonrise |
| First Light | 6:38 am |
| Sunrise | 7:05 am |
| Sunset | 5:36 pm |
| Last Light | 6:02 pm |
| First Light | 6:39 am |
| Sunrise | 7:06 am |
| Sunset | 5:36 pm |
| Last Light | 6:02 pm |
New: 120 day Sunrise and Sunset scheduele
| Autumn Equinox | 9-22-2025 |
| Winter Solstice | 12-21-2025 |
| Vernal Equinox | 3-20-2026 |
| Summmer Solstice | 6-21-2026 |
| Time | Wave Height | Period | Direction |
| 12:30 PM EST | 2.0 | 4 | SSW |
| 12:00 PM EST | 2.0 | 4 | S |
| 11:30 AM EST | 2.0 | 4 | SSW |
| 11:00 AM EST | 2.0 | 4 | S |
| 10:30 AM EST | 1.6 | 3 | S |
| 10:00 AM EST | 1.6 | 3 | S |
| 09:30 AM EST | 1.6 | 3 | SSE |
| 09:00 AM EST | 1.6 | 3 | SSE |
| 08:30 AM EST | 1.6 | 3 | SSE |
| 08:00 AM EST | 1.6 | 3 | SSE |
| 07:30 AM EST | 1.6 | 3 | SSE |
| 07:00 AM EST | 1.6 | 3 | SSE |
| 06:30 AM EST | 1.6 | 3 | SSE |
| 06:00 AM EST | 1.3 | 2 | SSE |
| 05:30 AM EST | 1.0 | 2 | SSE |
| 05:00 AM EST | 1.0 | 2 | SE |
| 04:00 AM EST | 1.0 | 7 | SW |
| 02:30 AM EST | 1.0 | 8 | WSW |
| 10:00 PM EST | 1.0 | 8 | WSW |
| 09:30 PM EST | 1.0 | 6 | WSW |
| Time | Wave Height | Period | Direction |
| 12:30 PM EST | 3.0 | 4 | S |
| 12:00 PM EST | 3.0 | 4 | S |
| 11:30 AM EST | 2.6 | 4 | S |
| 11:00 AM EST | 2.6 | 4 | S |
| 10:30 AM EST | 2.6 | 4 | S |
| 10:00 AM EST | 2.6 | 4 | S |
| 09:30 AM EST | 2.6 | 4 | S |
| 09:00 AM EST | 2.6 | 4 | S |
| 08:30 AM EST | 2.6 | 4 | S |
| 08:00 AM EST | 2.6 | 4 | S |
| 07:30 AM EST | 2.3 | 4 | SSE |
| 07:00 AM EST | 2.3 | 4 | S |
| 06:30 AM EST | 2.3 | 4 | S |
| 06:00 AM EST | 2.3 | 4 | SSE |
| 05:30 AM EST | 2.3 | 4 | SSE |
| 05:00 AM EST | 2.3 | 3 | SSE |
| 04:30 AM EST | 2.3 | 4 | SE |
| 04:00 AM EST | 2.3 | 4 | SE |
| 03:30 AM EST | 2.0 | 4 | SE |
| 03:00 AM EST | 2.0 | 4 | SE |
| Time | Wave Height | Period | Direction |
| 12:50 PM EST | 3.0 | 5 | SSW |
| 11:50 AM EST | 3.3 | 4 | SSW |
| 10:50 AM EST | 3.3 | 5 | SSW |
| 09:50 AM EST | 3.0 | 4 | SSW |
| 08:50 AM EST | 3.0 | 4 | S |
| 07:50 AM EST | 2.6 | 4 | S |
| 06:50 AM EST | 3.0 | 4 | SSE |
| 05:50 AM EST | 2.6 | 4 | SSE |
| 04:50 AM EST | 2.6 | 4 | ESE |
| 03:50 AM EST | 3.0 | 5 | NNE |
| 03:20 AM EST | 3.0 | 5 | NNE |
| 02:50 AM EST | 3.3 | 5 | NNE |
| 01:50 AM EST | 3.3 | 6 | NNE |
| 12:50 AM EST | 3.3 | 6 | NNE |
| 11:50 PM EST | 3.9 | 6 | N |
| 10:50 PM EST | 3.0 | 4 | ENE |
| 09:50 PM EST | 2.3 | 4 | NE |
| 08:50 PM EST | 2.0 | 4 | ENE |
| 07:50 PM EST | 2.3 | 4 | ENE |
| 06:50 PM EST | 2.3 | 4 | ENE |
| Time | Wind kts | Gusts kts | Cardinal |
| 12:48 PM EST | 13.3 | 15.2 | S |
| 12:30 PM EST | 15.2 | 17.1 | S |
| 12:18 PM EST | 17.1 | 19 | S |
| 12:00 PM EST | 15.2 | 19 | S |
| 11:54 AM EST | 15.2 | 19 | S |
| 11:48 AM EST | 15.2 | 17.1 | S |
| 11:30 AM EST | 13.3 | 17.1 | S |
| 11:18 AM EST | 15.2 | 17.1 | S |
| 11:00 AM EST | 15.2 | 19 | S |
| 10:54 AM EST | 15.2 | 17.1 | S |
| 10:48 AM EST | 13.3 | 17.1 | S |
| 10:30 AM EST | 13.3 | 17.1 | S |
| 10:18 AM EST | 13.3 | 17.1 | S |
| 10:00 AM EST | 13.3 | 15.2 | S |
| 09:54 AM EST | 13.3 | 15.2 | S |
| 09:48 AM EST | 11.4 | 17.1 | S |
| 09:30 AM EST | 9.5 | 13.3 | S |
| 09:18 AM EST | 11.4 | 13.3 | SSE |
| 09:00 AM EST | 9.5 | 11.4 | SSE |
| 08:54 AM EST | 9.5 | 11.4 | SSE |
| Time | Wind kts | Gusts kts | Cardinal |
| 11:00 AM | 11.4 | 13.3 | S |
| 10:00 AM | 9.5 | 11.4 | S |
| 09:00 AM | 11.4 | 13.3 | S |
| 08:00 AM | 9.5 | 11.4 | S |
| 07:00 AM | 13.3 | 15.2 | S |
| 06:00 AM | 11.4 | 13.3 | S |
| 05:00 AM | 11.4 | 13.3 | SSE |
| 04:00 AM | 7.6 | 9.5 | SE |
| 03:00 AM | 9.5 | 13.3 | SE |
| 02:00 AM | 9.5 | 11.4 | SE |
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