fzus52 ktae 051931
cwftae
expires:202604060830;;887554

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
331 pm edt sun apr 5 2026

gulf coastal waters from the mouth of the suwannee river to
okaloosa-walton county line out to 60 nm.

seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest
1/3 of the waves...along with the occasional height of the
average highest 1/10 of the waves. 


gmz730-752-755-765-772-775-060830-
apalachee bay or coastal waters from keaton beach to ochlockonee
river fl out to 20 nm-
coastal waters from mexico beach to apalachicola fl out 20 nm-
coastal waters from  ochlockonee river to apalachicola fl out to
20 nm-
coastal waters from  suwannee river to keaton beach fl out 20 nm-
waters from apalachicola to mexico beach fl from 20 to 60 nm-
waters from  suwannee river to apalachicola fl from 20 to 60 nm-
331 pm edt sun apr 5 2026 /231 pm cdt sun apr 5 2026/

...small craft should exercise caution...

.tonight...west winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest after
midnight, then becoming north 15 to 20 knots late. waves 1 foot 
or less. wave detail: south 2 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters 
a moderate chop. a slight chance of showers after midnight. 
.monday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas around 3 feet.
wave detail: northeast 3 feet at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at
4 seconds. protected waters choppy. a chance of showers. 
.monday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet.
wave detail: north 4 feet at 4 seconds and southeast 1 foot at
5 seconds. protected waters choppy. showers likely. a slight
chance of thunderstorms after midnight. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: northeast 5 feet at
5 seconds. protected waters rough. a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning. a chance of showers. 
.tuesday night...east winds 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 35 knots
after midnight. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave
detail: east 7 feet at 6 seconds and east 4 feet at 3 seconds.
protected waters rough. a slight chance of showers. 
.wednesday...east winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: east 7 feet at 6 seconds.
protected waters very rough. a chance of showers. a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.wednesday night...east winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to
40 knots. seas 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. protected
waters very rough. a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. 
.thursday...east winds 25 to 30 knots, becoming northeast 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to
10 feet. protected waters very rough. a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 4 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. protected waters rough. a chance
of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening,
then a slight chance of showers after midnight. 
.friday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet. protected waters rough. a slight chance of showers. 
.friday night...east winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet.
protected waters choppy. a slight chance of showers in the
evening. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktae 051330
cwftae
expires:202604060215;;873471

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
930 am edt sun apr 5 2026

gulf coastal waters from the mouth of the suwannee river to
okaloosa-walton county line out to 60 nm.

seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest
1/3 of the waves...along with the occasional height of the
average highest 1/10 of the waves. 


gmz730-755-765-775-060215-
apalachee bay or coastal waters from keaton beach to ochlockonee
river fl out to 20 nm-
coastal waters from  ochlockonee river to apalachicola fl out to
20 nm-
coastal waters from  suwannee river to keaton beach fl out 20 nm-
waters from  suwannee river to apalachicola fl from 20 to 60 nm-
930 am edt sun apr 5 2026

.rest of today...south winds 5 to 10 knots. waves 1 foot or less.
wave detail: south 2 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters a light
chop. 
.tonight...west winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest after
midnight. waves 1 foot or less. wave detail: south 1 foot at
6 seconds. protected waters a light chop. a slight chance of
showers after midnight. patchy fog after midnight. 
.monday...north winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas around 3 feet. wave detail: north
3 feet at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. protected
waters choppy. a chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely in the afternoon. 
.monday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet.
wave detail: northeast 4 feet at 4 seconds. protected waters
choppy. showers likely. a slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: northeast 5 feet at
4 seconds. protected waters rough. showers likely, mainly in the
morning. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 4 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: east 4 feet at
4 seconds. protected waters rough. a slight chance of showers. 
.wednesday...east winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. protected waters very rough. a chance of
showers. 
.wednesday night...east winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 6 to 9 feet,
occasionally to 11 feet. protected waters very rough. a chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.thursday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. protected waters rough. a chance of
showers. 
.thursday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 4 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. protected waters rough. a chance
of showers in the evening. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 051856
cwftbw
expires:202604060200;;886409

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
256 pm edt sun apr 5 2026

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.


gmz850-060200-
coastal waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 nm-
256 pm edt sun apr 5 2026

.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north late.
seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: west 1 foot at 2 seconds and
southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.monday...north winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots
with gusts up to 20 knots in the afternoon. seas 1 foot or less,
then 1 to 2 feet in the afternoon. wave detail: north 1 foot at
3 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. a chance of
showers in the afternoon. 
.monday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: north 2 feet at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters
choppy. a slight chance of thunderstorms. a chance of showers in
the evening, then showers likely after midnight. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: north
3 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. a chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
northeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. 
a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. a slight chance 
of showers. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming east 25 to
30 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. wave detail: northeast 4 feet at 5 seconds. bay and
inland waters very rough. a chance of showers. a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.wednesday night...east winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. bay and inland waters very rough. a chance of showers. 
a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance 
of thunderstorms after midnight. 
.thursday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. a chance of
showers and thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. 
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a 
slight chance of showers after midnight. 
.friday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. a slight chance of showers in
the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 051856
cwftbw
expires:202604060200;;886407

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
256 pm edt sun apr 5 2026

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.


gmz853-060200-
coastal waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 nm-
256 pm edt sun apr 5 2026

.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north after
midnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: south 1 foot at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.monday...north winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots in the afternoon. seas 1 foot
or less, then around 2 feet in the afternoon. wave detail: north
1 foot at 3 seconds and east 1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming
northwest 2 feet at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.monday 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. a slight chance of thunderstorms. a chance of showers in
the evening, then showers likely after midnight. 
.tuesday...northeast 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 4 feet at 6 seconds. bay and inland
waters rough. showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. wave detail: north 4 feet at 6 seconds. bay and inland
waters very rough. a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers
after midnight. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming east 25 to
30 knots in the afternoon. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. wave detail: northeast 5 feet at 6 seconds. bay and
inland waters very rough. a chance of showers. a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.wednesday night...east winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet. bay and inland waters very rough. a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. 
.thursday...east winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming northeast 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. bay and inland waters rough. a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 2 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters rough. a
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. 
.friday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland
waters choppy. a slight chance of showers. a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 051856
cwftbw
expires:202604060200;;886405

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
256 pm edt sun apr 5 2026

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.


gmz856-060200-
coastal waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 nm-
256 pm edt sun apr 5 2026

.tonight...northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming northeast
late this evening and overnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave
detail: southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters
smooth. a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this
evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. 
.monday...northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest 5 to 
10 knots in the afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: 
north 1 foot at 3 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. 
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.monday night...north winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. seas around 2 feet. wave detail: northwest 2 feet
at 3 seconds and east 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail:
northeast 2 feet at 3 seconds and north 2 feet at 6 seconds. bay
and inland waters choppy. showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail:
north 4 feet at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the evening. a chance of showers. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
northeast 4 feet at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. 
a chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a 
slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.wednesday night...east winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. bay and
inland waters rough. a chance of thunderstorms. showers likely,
mainly in the evening. 
.thursday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to
3 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight
chance of showers after midnight. 
.friday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. a slight chance of showers. 
a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 051856
cwftbw
expires:202604060200;;886410

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
256 pm edt sun apr 5 2026

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.


gmz870-060200-
waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 to 60 nm-
256 pm edt sun apr 5 2026

.tonight...northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming north late.
seas around 2 feet this evening, then 1 foot or less. wave
detail: south 1 foot at 6 seconds, becoming west 1 foot at
5 seconds. 
.monday...north winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots
with gusts up to 20 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: north 2 feet at 3 seconds. a chance of showers in
the afternoon. 
.monday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
north 4 feet at 5 seconds. a slight chance of thunderstorms.
showers.
.tuesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail:
north 5 feet at 5 seconds. a slight chance of thunderstorms.
showers, mainly in the morning. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail:
northeast 6 feet at 5 seconds. a slight chance of thunderstorms
in the evening. a slight chance of showers. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming east 25 to
30 knots in the afternoon. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet. wave detail: northeast 6 feet at 5 seconds. a chance of
showers. a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.wednesday night...east winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 5 to 8 feet,
occasionally to 10 feet. a chance of showers and thunderstorms. 
.thursday...east winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming northeast 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet. a chance of showers and thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 4 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers
after midnight. 
.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. a slight chance of showers. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 051856
cwftbw
expires:202604060200;;886408

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
256 pm edt sun apr 5 2026

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.


gmz873-060200-
waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 to 60 nm-
256 pm edt sun apr 5 2026

.tonight...northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming north after
midnight. seas around 2 feet this evening, then 1 foot or less.
wave detail: south 1 foot at 6 seconds, becoming southeast 1 foot
at 5 seconds. 
.monday...north winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots
with gusts up to 20 knots in the afternoon. seas 1 foot or less,
then around 2 feet in the afternoon. wave detail: northeast
1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming north 2 feet at 4 seconds. 
.monday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
north 3 feet at 5 seconds. a slight chance of thunderstorms. 
a chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet. wave detail: north 6 feet at 6 seconds. showers likely
with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail:
northeast 7 feet at 6 seconds. a slight chance of thunderstorms
in the evening. a chance of showers. 
.wednesday...east winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: northeast
7 feet at 6 seconds. a chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. 
.wednesday night...east winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. seas 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to
11 feet. a chance of thunderstorms. showers likely, mainly in the
evening. 
.thursday...east winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming northeast 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to
10 feet, subsiding to 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet in the
afternoon. a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 4 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. a chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
showers after midnight. 
.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. a slight chance of showers. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 051856
cwftbw
expires:202604060200;;886406

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
256 pm edt sun apr 5 2026

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.


gmz876-060200-
waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 to 60 nm-
256 pm edt sun apr 5 2026

.tonight...north winds around 5 knots, becoming northeast after
midnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: east 1 foot at
4 seconds. 
.monday...north winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less. wave
detail: north 1 foot at 3 seconds. 
.monday night...north winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: north 2 feet at
4 seconds. a slight chance of thunderstorms. a chance of showers
in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
north 3 feet at 6 seconds. showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail:
northeast 5 feet at 6 seconds. a slight chance of thunderstorms
in the evening. a chance of showers. 
.wednesday...east winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: northeast
5 feet at 6 seconds. a chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. 
.wednesday night...east winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. showers
likely with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.thursday...east winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northeast 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet. a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. a chance
of showers. 
.thursday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. a chance of showers, mainly in
the evening. 
.friday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. a slight chance of showers. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 051856
cwftbw
expires:202604060200;;886403

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
256 pm edt sun apr 5 2026

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.


gmz830-060200-
tampa bay waters-
256 pm edt sun apr 5 2026

.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north after
midnight. bay and inland waters light chop. a slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms early this evening. 
.monday...north winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. 
.monday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. bay and inland
waters choppy. a slight chance of thunderstorms. a chance of
showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters rough. showers
likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. waves 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland waters rough. 
a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. waves 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland waters rough. 
a chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.wednesday night...east winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. waves 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland
waters very rough. a chance of thunderstorms. showers likely,
mainly in the evening. 
.thursday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. waves 2 to 3 feet.
bay and inland waters choppy. a chance of showers. a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.thursday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. bay and inland
waters choppy. a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
evening. 
.friday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters choppy. a slight
chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$