St. Petersburg, FL
07/18/2026 05:00 AM
81°F
TEMPERATURE
Winds 7 mph SE
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Moonrise
12:10 PM
Moonset
12:29 AM
Sunrise
06:45 AM
Moon Phase
Waxing crescent
Sunset
08:28 PM

Hourly Forecast

Sat, 05:00 AM

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 7 mph SE
81°

Sat, 06:00 AM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 9 mph SE
80°

Sat, 07:00 AM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 9 mph SE
80°

Sat, 08:00 AM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 10 mph SE
81°

Sat, 09:00 AM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 12 mph SE
81°

Sat, 10:00 AM

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 13 mph SSE
83°

Sat, 11:00 AM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 14 mph S
83°

Sat, 12:00 PM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 15 mph SSE
84°

Sat, 01:00 PM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 15 mph S
85°

Sat, 02:00 PM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 15 mph S
85°

Sat, 03:00 PM

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 15 mph S
85°

Sat, 04:00 PM

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 15 mph S
86°

Sat, 05:00 PM

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 15 mph S
85°

Sat, 06:00 PM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 14 mph S
85°

Sat, 07:00 PM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 14 mph S
85°

Sat, 08:00 PM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 13 mph S
84°

Sat, 09:00 PM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 12 mph S
83°

Sat, 10:00 PM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 12 mph SSE
83°

Sat, 11:00 PM

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 12 mph SSE
83°

Sun, 12:00 AM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 12 mph SSE
83°

Sun, 01:00 AM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 12 mph SSE
83°

Sun, 02:00 AM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 12 mph SSE
82°

Sun, 03:00 AM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 13 mph SSE
82°

Sun, 04:00 AM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 13 mph SSE
82°
Winds: 7 mph SE
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Winds: 9 to 15 mph SSE
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 11am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Heat index values as high as 97. South southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Winds: 14 mph SSE
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Winds: 14 to 17 mph SSE
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 99. South southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Winds: 13 to 16 mph S
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 82. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Winds: 16 to 20 mph S
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Winds: 13 to 16 mph SSW
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 83. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Winds: 15 to 18 mph SSW
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Winds: 9 to 15 mph SSW
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. South southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Winds: 9 to 14 mph SW
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Winds: 7 to 12 mph SW
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Winds: 7 to 12 mph SW
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Winds: 7 to 12 mph SW
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Winds: 7 to 12 mph SSW
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

A tropical wave slowly moving over the eastern Gulf will produce a tightening pressure gradient with the flow shifting to south to southwest over the weekend into early next week. Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected, with higher winds and seas likely in and near thunderstorms through early next week.

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.

TODAY
South winds 10 to 15 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered thunderstorms Scattered showers until late afternoon, then numerous showers late
TONIGHT
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms
SUNDAY
South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
SUNDAY NIGHT
South winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight Bay and inland waters choppy Scattered thunderstorms Scattered showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight
MONDAY
South winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots Bay and inland waters choppy Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
MONDAY NIGHT
South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms
TUESDAY
South winds 15 to 20 knots Bay and inland waters choppy Scattered showers and thunderstorms
TUESDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening
WEDNESDAY
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms
Reporting time 03:17 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
TODAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots this afternoon Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered thunderstorms Numerous showers until late afternoon, then scattered showers late
TONIGHT
South winds 10 to 15 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms
SUNDAY
South winds 10 to 15 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms
SUNDAY NIGHT
South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms
MONDAY
South winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon Bay and inland waters choppy Scattered showers and thunderstorms
MONDAY NIGHT
South winds 10 to 15 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening
TUESDAY
South winds 10 to 15 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Isolated showers and thunderstorms
TUESDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots Bay and inland waters light chop Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening
WEDNESDAY
South winds 5 to 10 knots Bay and inland waters light chop Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon
Reporting time 03:17 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
TODAY
South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 4 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered thunderstorms Widespread showers until late afternoon, then scattered showers late
TONIGHT
South winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms
SUNDAY
South winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms
SUNDAY NIGHT
South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms
MONDAY
South winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 4 seconds and west 2 feet at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters choppy Scattered showers and thunderstorms
MONDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 4 seconds and west 2 feet at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening
TUESDAY
South winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Isolated showers and thunderstorms
TUESDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots Seas around 2 feet Bay and inland waters light chop Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening
WEDNESDAY
South winds 5 to 10 knots Seas 1 foot or less Bay and inland waters light chop
Reporting time 03:17 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
TODAY
South winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots late this morning and afternoon Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 3 seconds and northwest 2 feet at 5 seconds Scattered thunderstorms Widespread showers until late afternoon, then scattered showers late
TONIGHT
South winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 4 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 5 seconds Scattered thunderstorms Scattered showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight
SUNDAY
South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds Scattered thunderstorms Numerous showers, mainly in the morning
SUNDAY NIGHT
South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds Scattered showers and thunderstorms
MONDAY
South winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 5 seconds and west 2 feet at 5 seconds Scattered showers and thunderstorms
MONDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 4 seconds and west 2 feet at 5 seconds Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening
TUESDAY
South winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Isolated showers and thunderstorms
TUESDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots Seas around 2 feet Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening
WEDNESDAY
South winds around 5 knots Seas 1 foot or less
Reporting time 03:17 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
TODAY
South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 4 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered thunderstorms
TONIGHT
South winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 4 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered thunderstorms Scattered showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight
SUNDAY
South winds 15 to 20 knots Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 4 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters choppy Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
SUNDAY NIGHT
South winds 15 to 20 knots Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters choppy Scattered thunderstorms Scattered showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight
MONDAY
South 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: South 5 feet at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters rough Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
MONDAY NIGHT
South winds 15 to 20 knots Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet Wave Detail: South 5 feet at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters choppy Scattered showers and thunderstorms
TUESDAY
South winds 15 to 20 knots Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet Bay and inland waters choppy Scattered showers and thunderstorms
TUESDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet Bay and inland waters choppy Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening
WEDNESDAY
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Isolated showers and thunderstorms
Reporting time 03:17 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
TODAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots this afternoon Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 3 seconds and northwest 2 feet at 5 seconds Scattered thunderstorms Widespread showers
TONIGHT
South winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 4 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
SUNDAY
South winds 15 to 20 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 4 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms
SUNDAY NIGHT
South winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Seas around 3 feet Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 5 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds Scattered thunderstorms Scattered showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight
MONDAY
South winds 15 to 20 knots Gusts up to 30 knots in the afternoon Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet Wave Detail: Southwest 5 feet at 5 seconds Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
MONDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming south 10 to 15 knots after midnight Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet Wave Detail: South 5 feet at 5 seconds Scattered showers and thunderstorms
TUESDAY
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet Scattered showers and thunderstorms
TUESDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet Isolated showers and thunderstorms
WEDNESDAY
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon Seas around 2 feet Isolated showers and thunderstorms
Reporting time 03:17 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
TODAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south 10 to 15 knots late Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet this afternoon Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming south 1 foot at 3 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Isolated showers and thunderstorms this morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms this afternoon
TONIGHT
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 3 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered thunderstorms Numerous showers, mainly in the evening
SUNDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
SUNDAY NIGHT
South winds 10 to 15 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered thunderstorms Widespread showers
MONDAY
South winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet Wave Detail: South 4 feet at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters rough Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms
MONDAY NIGHT
South winds 15 to 20 knots Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet Wave Detail: Southwest 4 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 3 seconds Bay and inland waters choppy Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
TUESDAY
South winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southwest 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet Bay and inland waters rough Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
TUESDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet Bay and inland waters choppy Scattered showers and thunderstorms
WEDNESDAY
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms
Reporting time 03:17 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
TODAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south 10 to 15 knots this afternoon Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet this afternoon Wave Detail: West 1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming south 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds Scattered thunderstorms Scattered showers until late afternoon, then numerous showers late
TONIGHT
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 3 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
SUNDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds Scattered thunderstorms Widespread showers
SUNDAY NIGHT
South winds 10 to 15 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 5 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds Scattered thunderstorms Widespread showers
MONDAY
South winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots in the afternoon Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet Wave Detail: South 5 feet at 5 seconds Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms
MONDAY NIGHT
South winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet Wave Detail: South 5 feet at 6 seconds Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
TUESDAY
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
TUESDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet Scattered showers and thunderstorms
WEDNESDAY
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Scattered showers and thunderstorms
Reporting time 03:17 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
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