Marine Forecast GMZ850

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Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
350 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 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.


GMZ850-192030
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM
350 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING

TODAY

North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots,
diminishing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

TONIGHT

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

WEDNESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Northwest winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters smooth.

THURSDAY

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

THURSDAY NIGHT

Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots after midnight. Seas
1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight.

FRIDAY

Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay
and inland waters choppy. Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.

FRIDAY NIGHT

South winds around 15 knots, becoming west after
midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate
chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in
the evening.

SATURDAY

Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.




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