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coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tallahassee fl
323 pm edt fri oct 16 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. 


gmz730-755-765-775-170815-
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-
323 pm edt fri oct 16 2026

...gale warning in effect from 2 am edt saturday through sunday
morning...

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

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 161919
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expires:202610170745;;212070

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
319 pm edt fri oct 16 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.


gmz850-170745-
coastal waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 nm-
319 pm edt fri oct 16 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from saturday morning through
late monday night...

.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
wave detail: northwest 1 foot at 2 seconds and south 1 foot at
3 seconds. bay and inland waters light chop. isolated showers and
thunderstorms early this evening. isolated showers and
thunderstorms after midnight, then scattered showers and
thunderstorms late. 
.saturday...north winds 20 to 25 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: north 3 feet at 5 seconds.
bay and inland waters rough. scattered showers and thunderstorms,
mainly in the morning. 
.saturday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 2 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail: north 4 feet at
5 seconds. bay and inland waters very rough. 
.sunday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
north 4 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. 
.sunday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. wave detail:
north 4 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. 
.monday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. wave detail: north 3 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland
waters rough. 
.monday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to
15 to 20 knots after midnight. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. bay and inland waters rough. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming north 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. seas 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland
waters choppy. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. seas around 2 feet. bay and inland
waters choppy. 
.wednesday...north winds 10 to 15 knots. seas around 2 feet. bay
and inland waters a moderate chop. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 161919
cwftbw
expires:202610170745;;212068

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
319 pm edt fri oct 16 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.


gmz853-170745-
coastal waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 nm-
319 pm edt fri oct 16 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from saturday afternoon through
late monday night...

.tonight...northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming north after
midnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: southeast 1 foot at
4 seconds. bay and inland waters smooth. isolated thunderstorms
this evening. scattered showers. scattered thunderstorms after
midnight. 
.saturday...north winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. seas around 2 feet, building to 3 to
5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet in the afternoon. wave detail:
north 2 feet at 3 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds,
becoming north 5 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters rough.
scattered thunderstorms. numerous showers, mainly in the morning.
.saturday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 5 to
7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail: north 6 feet at
6 seconds. bay and inland waters very rough. 
.sunday...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: north 5 feet at 6 seconds.
bay and inland waters very rough. 
.sunday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail: north 5 feet at 6 seconds.
bay and inland waters very rough. 
.monday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail:
north 4 feet at 6 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. 
.monday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. bay and
inland waters rough. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
bay and inland waters choppy. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 161919
cwftbw
expires:202610170745;;212066

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
319 pm edt fri oct 16 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.


gmz856-170745-
coastal waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 nm-
319 pm edt fri oct 16 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from saturday afternoon through
late monday night...

.tonight...west winds around 5 knots, becoming north late this
evening, then becoming east after midnight. seas 1 foot or less.
wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. bay and inland waters
smooth. scattered showers. isolated thunderstorms until early
morning, then scattered thunderstorms late. 
.saturday...north winds around 5 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 3 seconds, becoming north 1 foot at
3 seconds. bay and inland waters a moderate chop. numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, building to
4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet after midnight. wave detail:
northwest 4 feet at 7 seconds and northeast 3 feet at 4 seconds,
becoming northeast 4 feet at 4 seconds and northwest 4 feet at
8 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms in the evening. 
.sunday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. wave detail:
northeast 4 feet at 4 seconds and northwest 4 feet at 8 seconds.
bay and inland waters rough. 
.sunday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet. wave detail: north 5 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland
waters very rough. 
.monday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. wave detail:
north 3 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters rough. 
.monday night...northeast 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. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. bay and inland waters choppy. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet.
bay and inland waters a moderate chop. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 161919
cwftbw
expires:202610170745;;212064

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
319 pm edt fri oct 16 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.


gmz830-170745-
tampa bay waters-
319 pm edt fri oct 16 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from saturday afternoon through
late monday night...

.tonight...north winds around 5 knots, becoming east around
5 knots after midnight, then becoming north late. bay and inland
waters smooth. scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms
early this evening. isolated showers and thunderstorms after
midnight, then scattered showers and thunderstorms late. 
.saturday...north winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. bay and inland waters choppy. numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms. 
.saturday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. waves 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland waters rough. 
.sunday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. waves 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland waters rough. 
.sunday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. waves 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland waters rough. 
.monday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. waves 2 to 3 feet. bay and inland
waters rough. 
.monday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
25 knots. bay and inland waters choppy. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. 
.wednesday...north winds 10 to 15 knots. bay and inland waters a
moderate chop. 

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 161919
cwftbw
expires:202610170745;;212069

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
319 pm edt fri oct 16 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.


gmz873-170745-
waters from englewood to tarpon springs fl out 20 to 60 nm-
319 pm edt fri oct 16 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from saturday afternoon through
late monday night...

.tonight...northwest winds around 5 knots. seas 1 foot or less.
wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms this evening, then numerous showers
and scattered thunderstorms after midnight. 
.saturday...north winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet
in the afternoon. wave detail: west 2 feet at 7 seconds and
northeast 1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming north 5 feet at
6 seconds. scattered thunderstorms. widespread showers, mainly in
the morning. 
.saturday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 6 to
9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. wave detail: north 7 feet at
7 seconds. 
.sunday...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 7 to 9 feet,
occasionally to 11 feet. wave detail: northeast 8 feet at
7 seconds and north 5 feet at 8 seconds. 
.sunday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 6 to 9 feet,
occasionally to 11 feet. wave detail: north 8 feet at 7 seconds. 
.monday...northeast winds around 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 6 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. wave detail:
north 8 feet at 6 seconds. 
.monday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to
5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 161919
cwftbw
expires:202610170745;;212067

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
319 pm edt fri oct 16 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.


gmz876-170745-
waters from bonita beach to englewood fl out 20 to 60 nm-
319 pm edt fri oct 16 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from saturday afternoon through
late monday night...

.tonight...northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: southeast
1 foot at 4 seconds. scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms until early morning, then numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms late. 
.saturday...north winds around 5 knots, becoming northeast 15 to
20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots in the afternoon. seas 1 foot
or less, then 2 to 3 feet in the afternoon. wave detail: east
1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming west 2 feet at 5 seconds and
northeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. scattered thunderstorms.
widespread showers. 
.saturday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet, building to
6 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet after midnight. wave detail:
northwest 6 feet at 7 seconds and northeast 3 feet at 4 seconds,
becoming north 6 feet at 7 seconds. numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. 
.sunday...northeast winds around 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 6 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. wave detail:
north 6 feet at 7 seconds. 
.sunday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 6 to 8 feet,
occasionally to 10 feet. wave detail: north 6 feet at 7 seconds. 
.monday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. wave detail:
north 6 feet at 7 seconds. 
.monday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to
5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

fzus52 ktbw 161919
cwftbw
expires:202610170745;;212071

coastal waters forecast for florida
national weather service tampa bay ruskin fl
319 pm edt fri oct 16 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.


gmz870-170745-
waters from tarpon springs to suwannee river fl out 20 to 60 nm-
319 pm edt fri oct 16 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from saturday morning through
late monday night...

.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to
15 knots late. seas 1 foot or less. wave detail: northwest 1 foot
at 2 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. isolated showers and
thunderstorms this evening. numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms after midnight. 
.saturday...north winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, building to 5 to
7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet in the afternoon. wave detail:
north 4 feet at 5 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 5 seconds,
becoming north 6 feet at 6 seconds. scattered showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. 
.saturday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 5 to
8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. wave detail: north 7 feet at
7 seconds. 
.sunday...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 5 to 8 feet,
occasionally to 10 feet. wave detail: north 7 feet at 7 seconds. 
.sunday night...northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. seas 5 to 8 feet,
occasionally to 10 feet. wave detail: northeast 7 feet at
6 seconds. 
.monday...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. wave detail:
north 7 feet at 5 seconds. 
.monday night...northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to
15 to 20 knots after midnight. seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to
8 feet. 
.tuesday...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. 
.tuesday night...northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. seas 2 to
3 feet. 
.wednesday...northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet. 

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$