fzus52 ktae 171507
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expires:202512172000;;742319

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
1007 am est wed dec 17 2025

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. 


gmz730-755-765-775-172000-
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-
1007 am est wed dec 17 2025

.rest of today...east winds 5 to 10 knots. waves 1 foot or less.
wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. protected waters a
light chop. 
.tonight...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots after midnight. waves 1 foot or less. wave detail:
southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds. protected waters a moderate chop.
a slight chance of showers after midnight. 
.thursday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 3 feet.
wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. protected waters a
moderate chop. a slight chance of thunderstorms. showers.
.thursday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest
after midnight. seas 3 to 4 feet. wave detail: south 4 feet at
6 seconds. protected waters a moderate chop. a slight chance of
thunderstorms. showers likely, mainly in the evening. 
.friday...northwest 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: southwest 4 feet at 6 seconds. protected
waters choppy. 
.friday night...north winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet.
wave detail: southwest 3 feet at 6 seconds. protected waters a
moderate chop. 
.saturday...east winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 3 feet in the
morning, then 1 foot or less. protected waters a light chop. 
.saturday night...east winds around 5 knots. waves 1 foot or
less. protected waters smooth. 
.sunday...northeast winds around 5 knots. waves 1 foot or less.
protected waters smooth. 
.sunday night...northeast winds around 5 knots. waves 1 foot or
less. protected waters smooth. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 171509
cwftbw
expires:202512180330;;742408

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
issued by national weather service melbourne fl
1009 am est wed dec 17 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.


gmz830-180330-
tampa bay waters-
1009 am est wed dec 17 2025

.this afternoon...east winds 5 to 10 knots. bay and inland waters
light chop. 
.tonight...east winds 5 to 10 knots. bay and inland waters light
chop. 
.thursday...southeast winds around 10 knots, becoming south in
the afternoon. bay and inland waters light chop. a chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.thursday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. bay and inland
waters light chop. a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. 
.friday...west winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.friday night...north winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. 
.saturday...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. bay and inland waters
light chop. 
.saturday night...northeast winds around 5 knots. bay and inland
waters smooth. 
.sunday...east winds around 5 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. bay and inland waters smooth. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 171509
cwftbw
expires:202512180330;;742414

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
issued by national weather service melbourne fl
1009 am est wed dec 17 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.


gmz850-180330-
coastal waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 nm-
1009 am est wed dec 17 2025

.this afternoon...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or
less. wave detail: east 1 foot at 2 seconds. bay and inland
waters light chop. 
.tonight...east winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less. wave
detail: northeast 1 foot at 2 seconds. bay and inland waters
light chop. 
.thursday...southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: southeast 1 foot at
3 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. a chance of showers
in the morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.thursday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or
less. wave detail: south 1 foot at 3 seconds. bay and inland
waters light chop. a slight chance of thunderstorms. showers
likely, mainly in the evening. 
.friday...northwest winds around 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
wave detail: west 2 feet at 6 seconds and west 1 foot at
3 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.friday night...north winds around 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: west 2 feet at 6 seconds and north 1 foot at
2 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.saturday...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 to 2 feet. bay
and inland waters light chop. 
.saturday night...northeast winds around 5 knots. seas 1 foot or
less. bay and inland waters smooth. 
.sunday...northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. bay and inland waters smooth. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 171509
cwftbw
expires:202512180330;;742412

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
issued by national weather service melbourne fl
1009 am est wed dec 17 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.


gmz853-180330-
coastal waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 nm-
1009 am est wed dec 17 2025

.this afternoon...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or
less. wave detail: northeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. bay and inland
waters light chop. 
.tonight...east winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less. wave
detail: northeast 1 foot at 2 seconds. bay and inland waters
light chop. 
.thursday...southeast winds around 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds and southeast 1 foot
at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. a slight chance
of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.thursday night...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around
2 feet. wave detail: south 2 feet at 4 seconds. bay and inland
waters light chop. a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. 
.friday...west winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail:
northwest 2 feet at 3 seconds and south 2 feet at 5 seconds. bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. 
.friday night...north winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: west 3 feet at 6 seconds and northwest 2 feet at
3 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. 
.saturday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to around
5 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. 
.saturday night...north winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.sunday...east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. seas 1 foot or less. bay and inland waters light chop.

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 171509
cwftbw
expires:202512180330;;742410

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
issued by national weather service melbourne fl
1009 am est wed dec 17 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.


gmz856-180330-
coastal waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 nm-
1009 am est wed dec 17 2025

.this afternoon...east winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet
early, then 1 foot or less. wave detail: northeast 1 foot at
4 seconds, becoming east 1 foot at 3 seconds. bay and inland
waters light chop. 
.tonight...east winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less. wave
detail: east 1 foot at 3 seconds. bay and inland waters light
chop. 
.thursday...southeast winds around 10 knots. seas around 2 feet.
wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds and southeast 1 foot
at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. a chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.thursday night...south winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
wave detail: south 1 foot at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters
light chop. a slight chance of thunderstorms. a chance of
showers, mainly in the evening. 
.friday...west winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet in the
afternoon. wave detail: south 1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming
northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at 5 seconds. bay
and inland waters light chop. 
.friday night...north winds around 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: west 2 feet at 6 seconds and north 1 foot at
3 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.saturday...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. bay
and inland waters light chop. 
.saturday night...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around
2 feet. bay and inland waters light chop. 
.sunday...east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or
less. bay and inland waters light chop. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 171509
cwftbw
expires:202512180330;;742415

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
issued by national weather service melbourne fl
1009 am est wed dec 17 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.


gmz870-180330-
waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 to 60 nm-
1009 am est wed dec 17 2025

.this afternoon...east winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet
early, then 1 foot or less. wave detail: east 1 foot at
3 seconds. 
.tonight...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight.
wave detail: northeast 1 foot at 3 seconds, becoming east 1 foot
at 3 seconds. 
.thursday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 2 feet.
wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. a chance of showers
in the morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.thursday night...southwest winds around 10 knots. seas around
2 feet. wave detail: south 2 feet at 4 seconds. a slight chance
of thunderstorms. showers likely, mainly in the evening. 
.friday...northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: west 3 feet at 4 seconds. 
.friday night...north winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: west 4 feet at 6 seconds and
north 2 feet at 3 seconds. 
.saturday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...northeast winds around 5 knots. seas around
2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or less. 
.sunday...northeast winds around 5 knots. seas 1 foot or less. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 171509
cwftbw
expires:202512180330;;742413

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
issued by national weather service melbourne fl
1009 am est wed dec 17 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.


gmz873-180330-
waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 to 60 nm-
1009 am est wed dec 17 2025

.this afternoon...east winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to
10 knots late. seas around 2 feet. wave detail: east 2 feet at
4 seconds. 
.tonight...east winds around 10 knots, becoming southeast with
gusts up to 20 knots after midnight. seas around 2 feet. wave
detail: southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. 
.thursday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: southeast 2 feet at
5 seconds. a chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.thursday night...southwest winds around 10 knots. seas 2 to
3 feet. wave detail: south 2 feet at 4 seconds. a chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 
.friday...west winds around 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. wave detail: west 3 feet at
6 seconds and west 1 foot at 3 seconds. 
.friday night...north winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: northwest 3 feet at
6 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. 
.saturday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around
2 feet. 
.sunday...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet in
the morning, then 1 foot or less. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 171509
cwftbw
expires:202512180330;;742411

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
issued by national weather service melbourne fl
1009 am est wed dec 17 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.


gmz876-180330-
waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 to 60 nm-
1009 am est wed dec 17 2025

.this afternoon...east winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots late. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: northeast 2 feet at 4 seconds and southeast 1 foot
at 5 seconds. 
.tonight...east winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots
with gusts up to 20 knots after midnight. seas around 2 feet.
wave detail: east 2 feet at 3 seconds. 
.thursday...southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 4 seconds. a slight chance of
showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 
.thursday night...south winds around 10 knots, becoming southwest
after midnight. seas around 2 feet. wave detail: southeast 2 feet
at 5 seconds. a slight chance of thunderstorms. a chance of
showers, mainly in the evening. 
.friday...west winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. seas around 2 feet. wave detail: south 2 feet at
5 seconds. 
.friday night...north winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
wave detail: northwest 3 feet at 6 seconds and northwest 2 feet
at 3 seconds. 
.saturday...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 2 to
3 feet. 
.sunday...northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. seas around 2 feet. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$