Marine Forecast GMZ853

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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.


GMZ853-192030
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs 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 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 4 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

TONIGHT

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

WEDNESDAY

Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

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

THURSDAY

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

THURSDAY NIGHT

East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southeast
20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots after midnight. Seas
1 foot or less, then 2 to 3 feet after midnight. Bay and inland
waters rough. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of
showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.

FRIDAY

Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming south 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. Bay and inland waters rough. Showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms.

FRIDAY NIGHT

South winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming west after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Bay and
inland waters choppy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.

SATURDAY

Northwest winds around 15 knots. Seas 3 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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