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CWFTBW
Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Issued by National Weather Service Melbourne FL
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 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.
GMZ800-240715-
Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
Winds will begin to pick up overnight with 10 to 15 knots expected
in our off shore waters both Thursday and Friday out of the SE.
Winds will start to calm down for the weekend to around 5 to 10
knots as high pressure starts to move away with no marine hazards
expected.
.
&&
$$
GMZ830-240715-
Tampa Bay waters-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west
10 to 15 knots late. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.FRIDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY...East winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
$$
GMZ836-240715-
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.FRIDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
$$
GMZ856-240715-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
.THURSDAY...East winds around 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet
after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south 5 to 10 knots
in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight.
Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then
1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY...East winds around 5 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
$$
GMZ876-240715-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming south
late. Seas 1 foot or less.
.TONIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.
.THURSDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southeast 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots
in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.SATURDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then
1 foot or less.
.SUNDAY...Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.
$$
GMZ853-240715-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet
after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest
5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet in the
morning, then 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters a moderate
chop.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east with
gusts up to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then
around 2 feet after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate
chop.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate
chop.
.SATURDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming
northeast 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Bay
and inland waters a moderate chop.
.SUNDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
$$
GMZ873-240715-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet
after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots after midnight. Seas
1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.SATURDAY...East winds around 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
after midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.SUNDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.
$$
GMZ850-240715-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop.
.FRIDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less.
Bay and inland waters light chop.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight.
Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less.
Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
after midnight. Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY...North winds around 5 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Isolated showers in the afternoon.
$$
GMZ870-240715-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...South winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest
late. Seas 1 foot or less.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around
2 feet after midnight.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.SATURDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
after midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.SUNDAY...North winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.
$$
CWFTBW
Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Issued by National Weather Service Melbourne FL
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
Gulf coastal waters from Bonita Beach to the mouth of the
Suwannee River out to 60 NM.
Important notice to mariners...marine forecasts are issued at
least four times a day. Boaters on extended trips should
routinely monitor subsequent forecast issuances and updates for
the latest marine weather information.
The wave heights are forecast as significant wave height which is
the average of the highest one-third of the waves. The highest
waves may rarely be twice the significant wave height. The winds
and seas near thunderstorms may be higher than forecast.
GMZ800-240715-
Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
Winds will begin to pick up overnight with 10 to 15 knots expected
in our off shore waters both Thursday and Friday out of the SE.
Winds will start to calm down for the weekend to around 5 to 10
knots as high pressure starts to move away with no marine hazards
expected.
.
&&
$$
GMZ830-240715-
Tampa Bay waters-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west
10 to 15 knots late. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.FRIDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY...East winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
$$
GMZ836-240715-
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.FRIDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.
$$
GMZ856-240715-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
.THURSDAY...East winds around 10 knots, becoming southwest in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet
after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south 5 to 10 knots
in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight.
Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then
1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY...East winds around 5 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
$$
GMZ876-240715-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming south
late. Seas 1 foot or less.
.TONIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.
.THURSDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southeast 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots
in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.SATURDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then
1 foot or less.
.SUNDAY...Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.
$$
GMZ853-240715-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet
after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest
5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet in the
morning, then 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters a moderate
chop.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east with
gusts up to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then
around 2 feet after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate
chop.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate
chop.
.SATURDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming
northeast 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Bay
and inland waters a moderate chop.
.SUNDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
$$
GMZ873-240715-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet
after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots after midnight. Seas
1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.SATURDAY...East winds around 10 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Seas around 2 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
after midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.SUNDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.
$$
GMZ850-240715-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop.
.FRIDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less.
Bay and inland waters light chop.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight.
Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less.
Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
after midnight. Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or
less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.SUNDAY...North winds around 5 knots, becoming west in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Isolated showers in the afternoon.
$$
GMZ870-240715-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
240 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THIS AFTERNOON...South winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest
late. Seas 1 foot or less.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around
2 feet after midnight.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.SATURDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in
the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
after midnight. Seas around 2 feet.
.SUNDAY...North winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.
$$