Marine Forecast GMZ853

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Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
146 PM EST Wed Feb 19 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.


GMZ853-200730
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM
146 PM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION TONIGHT AND TOMORROW

THIS AFTERNOON

South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Southwest 2 feet at
4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A chance of
showers early, then showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms late.

TONIGHT

West winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming north 15 to
20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. Wave Detail: Southwest 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and
inland waters choppy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening.

THURSDAY

North winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. Wave Detail: North 5 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland
waters rough.

THURSDAY NIGHT

North winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 5 feet at 6 seconds.
Bay and inland waters rough.

FRIDAY

Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland
waters choppy.

FRIDAY NIGHT

Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters
choppy.

SATURDAY

Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.

SATURDAY NIGHT

North winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

SUNDAY

Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers in
the afternoon.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.




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