fzus52 ktae 200920
cwftae
expires:202607202215;;282254

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
520 am edt mon jul 20 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. 


gmz751-752-755-202215-
coastal waters from mexico beach to okaloosa walton county line
fl out 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-
520 am edt mon jul 20 2026 /420 am cdt mon jul 20 2026/

...tropical storm watch in effect...

.today...tropical storm conditions possible. east winds 25 to
30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots this afternoon. seas 4 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: east 6 feet at
7 seconds. protected waters very rough. showers with
thunderstorms likely. 
.tonight...tropical storm conditions possible. southeast winds
20 to 25 knots, increasing to 25 to 30 knots after midnight. seas
5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, building to 6 to 9 feet,
occasionally to 11 feet after midnight. wave detail: southeast
8 feet at 7 seconds. protected waters very rough. showers likely
with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...tropical storm conditions possible. southeast winds
25 to 30 knots. seas 8 to 11 feet, occasionally to 14 feet. wave
detail: south 10 feet at 8 seconds. protected waters very rough.
a chance of thunderstorms. showers.
.tuesday night...tropical storm conditions possible. south winds
25 to 30 knots. seas 8 to 11 feet, occasionally to 14 feet. wave
detail: south 10 feet at 8 seconds. protected waters very rough.
showers likely. 
.wednesday...south winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to
13 feet. wave detail: south 10 feet at 9 seconds. protected
waters very rough. a chance of thunderstorms. showers likely
until late afternoon, then a chance of showers late. 
.wednesday night...south winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to
15 to 20 knots after midnight. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet. wave detail: southwest 7 feet at 8 seconds. protected
waters rough. a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. a
chance of showers. a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. 
.thursday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. protected waters a moderate chop. a
chance of showers and thunderstorms until late afternoon, then a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late. 
.thursday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to
5 to 10 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 4 feet. protected waters
a moderate chop. a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after
midnight. 
.friday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. protected waters a
moderate chop. a chance of showers and thunderstorms until late
afternoon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
late. 
.friday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to
5 to 10 knots after midnight. seas around 2 feet. protected
waters a moderate chop. a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktae 200920
cwftae
expires:202607202215;;282256

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
520 am edt mon jul 20 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. 


gmz730-765-202215-
apalachee bay or coastal waters from keaton beach to ochlockonee
river fl out to 20 nm-
coastal waters from  suwannee river to keaton beach fl out 20 nm-
520 am edt mon jul 20 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late tuesday night...

.today...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: south 5 
feet at 7 seconds. protected waters rough. showers with 
thunderstorms likely. 
.tonight...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: south
6 feet at 7 seconds. protected waters rough. showers and
thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. 
.tuesday...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. 
seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: south 7 
feet at 7 seconds. protected waters rough. a chance of 
thunderstorms. showers.
.tuesday night...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail:
south 7 feet at 8 seconds. protected waters rough. a chance of
showers. 
.wednesday...south winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet. wave detail: southwest 6 feet at 8 seconds. protected
waters rough. a chance of showers and thunderstorms. 
.wednesday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet. wave detail: southwest 4 feet at 7 seconds. protected
waters choppy. a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. 
.thursday...southwest 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. protected waters a moderate chop. a slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming west
5 to 10 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. protected waters
a moderate chop. a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
until early morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms
late. 
.friday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
protected waters a light chop. a chance of showers and
thunderstorms until late afternoon, then a slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms late. 
.friday night...west winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
protected waters a light chop. a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktae 200920
cwftae
expires:202607202215;;282255

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
520 am edt mon jul 20 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. 


gmz770-772-775-202215-
waters from mexico beach to okaloosa walton county line fl from
20 to 60 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-
520 am edt mon jul 20 2026 /420 am cdt mon jul 20 2026/

...tropical storm warning in effect...

.today...tropical storm conditions expected. east winds 25 to
35 knots. seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. wave detail:
east 8 feet at 7 seconds. showers. thunderstorms likely until
late afternoon, then a chance of thunderstorms late. 
.tonight...tropical storm conditions expected. southeast winds
25 to 35 knots. seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet. wave
detail: southeast 8 feet at 7 seconds. showers likely with a
chance of thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...tropical storm conditions expected. south winds 25 to
35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. seas 9 to 12 feet,
occasionally to 15 feet. wave detail: south 11 feet at 8 seconds.
a chance of thunderstorms. showers.
.tuesday night...tropical storm conditions expected. south winds
25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. seas 9 to 12 feet,
occasionally to 15 feet. wave detail: south 11 feet at 8 seconds.
showers with a chance of thunderstorms. 
.wednesday...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 8 to 11 feet, occasionally to 14 feet, subsiding
to 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet in the afternoon. wave
detail: southwest 10 feet at 8 seconds. showers likely in the
morning. a chance of thunderstorms. a chance of showers in the
afternoon. 
.wednesday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. wave detail:
southwest 7 feet at 8 seconds. a slight chance of thunderstorms
in the evening. a chance of showers. a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. 
.thursday...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. a chance of showers and thunderstorms
until late afternoon, then a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms late. 
.thursday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to
4 feet. a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. 
.friday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the morning,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms late in the morning. a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.friday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around
2 feet. a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 200744
cwftbw
expires:202607202015;;278027

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
344 am edt mon jul 20 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.


gmz856-202015-
coastal waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 nm-
344 am edt mon jul 20 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 8 am edt this morning
through tuesday afternoon...

.today...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: southwest
6 feet at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. scattered
thunderstorms. numerous showers, mainly this morning. 
.tonight...south winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: southwest
5 feet at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. scattered
showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. 
.tuesday...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: southwest
4 feet at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy. isolated
showers and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: southwest 3 feet at
6 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. 
.wednesday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave
detail: west 3 feet at 8 seconds and south 2 feet at 4 seconds.
bay and inland waters light chop. 
.wednesday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
southeast after midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: west
3 feet at 7 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. bay and inland
waters light chop. isolated showers and thunderstorms after
midnight. 
.thursday...east winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland waters light chop.
isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.thursday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland
waters light chop. isolated showers and thunderstorms. 
.friday...east winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland waters light chop.
isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 200744
cwftbw
expires:202607202015;;278032

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
344 am edt mon jul 20 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.


gmz870-202015-
waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 to 60 nm-
344 am edt mon jul 20 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through tuesday evening...

.today...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: south
7 feet at 6 seconds. widespread showers. numerous thunderstorms
early this morning, then scattered thunderstorms late this
morning and afternoon. 
.tonight...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 7 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. wave detail: south
8 feet at 7 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. numerous showers,
mainly in the evening. 
.tuesday...south winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 7 to 9 feet,
occasionally to 11 feet. wave detail: south 9 feet at 7 seconds.
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. wave detail:
south 8 feet at 7 seconds. scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.wednesday...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail:
southwest 7 feet at 8 seconds and south 2 feet at 5 seconds.
isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning. 
.wednesday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up
to 20 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. seas
3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: south 5 feet at
6 seconds. isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. 
.thursday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. isolated showers and thunderstorms in the
morning. 
.thursday night...west winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday...south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 200744
cwftbw
expires:202607202015;;278025

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
344 am edt mon jul 20 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.


gmz830-202015-
tampa bay waters-
344 am edt mon jul 20 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through tuesday evening...

.today...south winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots
this afternoon. waves 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland waters rough.
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.tonight...south winds 20 to 25 knots after midnight. waves 2 to 
3 feet. bay and inland waters rough. scattered showers and 
thunderstorms. 
.tuesday...south winds 20 to 25 knots. waves 2 to 3 feet. bay and
inland waters rough. scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots after midnight. bay and inland waters choppy. 
.wednesday...south winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. 
.wednesday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south
after midnight. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.thursday...east winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. bay and inland waters light chop. isolated showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.thursday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. bay and inland waters light chop.
isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. 
.friday...east winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. bay and inland waters light chop. isolated showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 200744
cwftbw
expires:202607202015;;278028

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
344 am edt mon jul 20 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.


gmz876-202015-
waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 to 60 nm-
344 am edt mon jul 20 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 8 am edt this morning
through tuesday afternoon...

.today...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: southwest
6 feet at 6 seconds. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. 
.tonight...south winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: southwest
6 feet at 6 seconds. scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly
in the evening. 
.tuesday...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: southwest
4 feet at 6 seconds. isolated showers and thunderstorms in the
morning. 
.tuesday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: south 4 feet at 6 seconds. 
.wednesday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: west 3 feet at 8 seconds and
southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. 
.wednesday night...southwest winds around 5 knots, becoming
southeast after midnight. seas around 3 feet. wave detail: west
3 feet at 7 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. isolated
showers and thunderstorms after midnight. 
.thursday...east winds around 5 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. isolated
showers and thunderstorms in the morning. 
.thursday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. seas around 2 feet. isolated showers
and thunderstorms. 
.friday...east winds around 5 knots. seas around 2 feet. isolated
showers and thunderstorms in the morning. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 200744
cwftbw
expires:202607202015;;278030

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
344 am edt mon jul 20 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.


gmz873-202015-
waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 to 60 nm-
344 am edt mon jul 20 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through tuesday evening...

.today...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet, building to 6 to
7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet this afternoon. wave detail:
southwest 6 feet at 6 seconds, becoming south 7 feet at
5 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. widespread showers. 
.tonight...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 6 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: south
7 feet at 7 seconds and south 2 feet at 4 seconds. scattered
thunderstorms. numerous showers, mainly in the evening. 
.tuesday...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. wave detail: south
7 feet at 6 seconds. scattered showers and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...south winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet. wave detail: south 7 feet at 6 seconds. isolated showers
and thunderstorms. 
.wednesday...south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail:
southwest 5 feet at 8 seconds and southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds. 
.wednesday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 3 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: west 4 feet at
7 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. 
.thursday...south winds around 5 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. 
.thursday night...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
after midnight. seas 2 to 3 feet. 
.friday...east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 200744
cwftbw
expires:202607202015;;278031

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
344 am edt mon jul 20 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.


gmz850-202015-
coastal waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 nm-
344 am edt mon jul 20 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through tuesday evening...

.today...southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, 
occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: south 5 feet at 5 seconds. 
bay and inland waters rough. scattered thunderstorms. widespread 
showers. 
.tonight...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail: southwest
5 feet at 7 seconds and south 2 feet at 3 seconds. bay and inland
waters rough. scattered thunderstorms. numerous showers, mainly
in the evening. 
.tuesday...south winds 20 to 25 knots, increasing to 25 to
30 knots in the afternoon. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet. wave detail: southwest 6 feet at 7 seconds and south
2 feet at 3 seconds. bay and inland waters very rough. numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...south winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet. wave detail: southwest 6 feet at 7 seconds and south
2 feet at 3 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. isolated
showers and thunderstorms. 
.wednesday...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail:
southwest 5 feet at 8 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 4 seconds.
bay and inland waters choppy. isolated showers and thunderstorms
in the morning. 
.wednesday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up
to 20 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. seas
2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: south 4 feet at
6 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. isolated showers and thunderstorms after
midnight. 
.thursday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. bay
and inland waters light chop. isolated showers and thunderstorms
in the morning. 
.thursday night...west winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
bay and inland waters light chop. 
.friday...south winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland waters light chop. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 200744
cwftbw
expires:202607202015;;278029

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
344 am edt mon jul 20 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.


gmz853-202015-
coastal waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 nm-
344 am edt mon jul 20 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through tuesday evening...

.today...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: southwest
7 feet at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. scattered
thunderstorms. widespread showers. 
.tonight...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: south
7 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. scattered
thunderstorms. numerous showers, mainly in the evening. 
.tuesday...south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: south
7 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. scattered
showers and thunderstorms. 
.tuesday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, subsiding to
4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet after midnight. wave detail:
south 6 feet at 6 seconds, becoming southwest 4 feet at 8 seconds
and south 2 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters choppy.
isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. 
.wednesday...south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail:
southwest 4 feet at 8 seconds and south 2 feet at 5 seconds. bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. 
.wednesday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south
after midnight. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave
detail: west 3 feet at 7 seconds and south 2 feet at 4 seconds.
bay and inland waters light chop. 
.thursday...southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland waters light
chop. 
.thursday night...northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland
waters light chop. 
.friday...east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland waters light chop.
isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$