Tampa, FL
01/28/2026 05:00 PM
53°F
TEMPERATURE
Winds 14 mph NW
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind around 14 mph.
Moonrise
01:38 PM
Moonset
03:16 AM
Sunrise
07:18 AM
Moon Phase
Waxing gibbous
Sunset
06:07 PM

Hourly Forecast

Wed, 05:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 14 mph NW
53°

Wed, 06:00 PM

Clear
Winds: 14 mph NNW
53°

Wed, 07:00 PM

Clear
Winds: 13 mph NNW
52°

Wed, 08:00 PM

Clear
Winds: 12 mph NNW
50°

Wed, 09:00 PM

Clear
Winds: 9 mph NNW
50°

Wed, 10:00 PM

Clear
Winds: 8 mph N
50°

Wed, 11:00 PM

Clear
Winds: 8 mph N
50°

Thu, 12:00 AM

Clear
Winds: 9 mph N
50°

Thu, 01:00 AM

Clear
Winds: 9 mph N
48°

Thu, 02:00 AM

Clear
Winds: 10 mph N
46°

Thu, 03:00 AM

Clear
Winds: 10 mph NNE
46°

Thu, 04:00 AM

Clear
Winds: 10 mph NNE
44°

Thu, 05:00 AM

Clear
Winds: 10 mph NNE
45°

Thu, 06:00 AM

Sunny
Winds: 10 mph NNE
44°

Thu, 07:00 AM

Sunny
Winds: 10 mph NNE
44°

Thu, 08:00 AM

Sunny
Winds: 9 mph NNE
44°

Thu, 09:00 AM

Sunny
Winds: 9 mph NNE
45°

Thu, 10:00 AM

Sunny
Winds: 8 mph NNE
48°

Thu, 11:00 AM

Sunny
Winds: 7 mph NNE
50°

Thu, 12:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 7 mph NNE
53°

Thu, 01:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 6 mph NNE
57°

Thu, 02:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 6 mph NNE
58°

Thu, 03:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 6 mph NNE
59°

Thu, 04:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 6 mph NNE
60°
Winds: 14 mph NW
Sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind around 14 mph.
Winds: 8 to 14 mph N
Clear, with a low around 43. Wind chill values as low as 39. North wind 8 to 14 mph.
Winds: 6 to 10 mph NNE
Sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Winds: 8 mph NE
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Winds: 3 to 7 mph S
Sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Winds: 6 to 16 mph WSW
Rain showers likely after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 6 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Winds: 18 to 31 mph NW
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 18 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Winds: 29 to 33 mph NW
A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then scattered snow showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 29 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Winds: 18 to 28 mph NW
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 18 to 28 mph.
Winds: 8 to 18 mph NNW
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Winds: 7 to 10 mph NNW
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Winds: 5 to 10 mph N
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Winds: 7 mph N
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Winds: 8 mph NNE
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Winds will remain breezy out of the north around 15 to 20 knots for today and Thursday as strong high pressure remains over the area. A low pressure developing in the Gulf on Friday will switch winds to the the southeast around 5 to 10 mph. Scattered showers will be possible Friday night as the low pressure move across the state. This low pressure is expected to rapidly deepening in the Atlantic which will result in winds quickly increasing on Saturday. We are expecting near gale force winds by Saturday afternoon through the early morning hours on Sunday. By Sunday afternoon winds will slowly be coming down but will still remain at Small Craft Advisory conditions through Sunday night. &&

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.

THIS AFTERNOON
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop
TONIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop
THURSDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon Bay and inland waters a moderate chop
THURSDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots Bay and inland waters light chop
FRIDAY
Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the afternoon Bay and inland waters light chop
FRIDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west 15 to 20 knots after midnight Bay and inland waters choppy A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight
SATURDAY
Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots, increasing to 25 to 30 knots in the afternoon Waves 2 to 3 feet Bay and inland waters very rough A chance of showers, mainly in the morning
SATURDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 25 to 35 knots Waves 2 to 4 feet Bay and inland waters extremely rough A slight chance of showers in the evening, then scattered flurries after midnight
SUNDAY
Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon Waves 2 to 3 feet Bay and inland waters very rough
Reporting time 02:07 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
THIS AFTERNOON
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop
TONIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop
THURSDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming north 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon Bay and inland waters a moderate chop
THURSDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots Bay and inland waters light chop
FRIDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the afternoon Bay and inland waters light chop
FRIDAY NIGHT
West winds around 5 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight Bay and inland waters a moderate chop A chance of showers after midnight
SATURDAY
Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots, increasing to 25 to 30 knots in the afternoon Bay and inland waters very rough Showers likely, mainly in the morning
SATURDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots Waves 2 to 3 feet Bay and inland waters very rough A slight chance of showers in the evening
SUNDAY
Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon Bay and inland waters rough
Reporting time 02:07 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
THIS AFTERNOON
North winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters choppy
TONIGHT
North winds 15 to 20 knots Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters choppy
THURSDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, becoming north 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop
THURSDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds around 10 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop
FRIDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the afternoon Seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming northeast 1 foot at 3 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop
FRIDAY NIGHT
West winds around 5 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots after midnight Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming west 2 feet at 3 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop A slight chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight
SATURDAY
Northwest winds 25 to 35 knots Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet, building to 8 to 11 feet, occasionally to 14 feet in the afternoon Bay and inland waters extremely rough Showers likely, mainly in the morning
SATURDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 30 to 40 knots Seas 9 to 13 feet, occasionally to 17 feet Bay and inland waters extremely rough A slight chance of showers in the evening, then scattered flurries after midnight
SUNDAY
North winds 25 to 30 knots, becoming northwest 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon Seas 8 to 11 feet, occasionally to 14 feet, subsiding to 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet in the afternoon Bay and inland waters very rough
Reporting time 02:07 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
THIS AFTERNOON
North winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds
TONIGHT
North winds 15 to 20 knots Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds
THURSDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds
THURSDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds around 10 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 5 seconds
FRIDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots Seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 4 seconds
FRIDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots after midnight Seas 1 foot or less, then 2 to 3 feet after midnight Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming west 3 feet at 3 seconds A slight chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight
SATURDAY
Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots, increasing to 30 to 35 knots in the afternoon Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, building to 9 to 13 feet, occasionally to 17 feet in the afternoon Showers
SATURDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 30 to 35 knots Seas 12 to 14 feet, occasionally to 18 feet A chance of showers in the evening, then scattered flurries with a slight chance of showers after midnight
SUNDAY
North winds 25 to 30 knots, becoming northwest 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon Seas 10 to 13 feet, occasionally to 17 feet, subsiding to 9 to 11 feet, occasionally to 14 feet in the afternoon
Reporting time 02:07 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
THIS AFTERNOON
North winds 15 to 20 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters choppy
TONIGHT
North winds 15 to 20 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters choppy
THURSDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming north 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop
THURSDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or less Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop
FRIDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: Northeast 1 foot at 3 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop
FRIDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots after midnight Seas 1 foot or less, then 2 to 3 feet after midnight Wave Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 2 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming west 3 feet at 3 seconds Bay and inland waters choppy A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight
SATURDAY
Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots, increasing to 30 to 40 knots in the afternoon Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, building to 9 to 12 feet, occasionally to 15 feet in the afternoon Bay and inland waters extremely rough A chance of showers
SATURDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 30 to 40 knots Seas 10 to 14 feet, occasionally to 18 feet Bay and inland waters extremely rough A slight chance of showers Scattered flurries after midnight
SUNDAY
Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots Seas 8 to 11 feet, occasionally to 14 feet, subsiding to 7 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet in the afternoon Bay and inland waters very rough
Reporting time 02:07 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
THIS AFTERNOON
North winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds
TONIGHT
North winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds
THURSDAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon Seas 2 to 3 feet Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds
THURSDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 4 seconds
FRIDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast in the afternoon Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: Northeast 1 foot at 3 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds
FRIDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots after midnight Seas 1 foot or less, then 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet after midnight Wave Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 2 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming west 4 feet at 3 seconds Showers
SATURDAY
Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots, increasing to 30 to 35 knots in the afternoon Seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet, building to 10 to 14 feet, occasionally to 18 feet in the afternoon Showers likely, mainly in the morning
SATURDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 30 to 35 knots Seas 12 to 15 feet, occasionally to 19 feet A chance of showers, mainly in the evening
SUNDAY
Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon Seas 10 to 13 feet, occasionally to 17 feet, subsiding to 8 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet in the afternoon
Reporting time 02:07 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
THIS AFTERNOON
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop
TONIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots Seas 1 to 2 feet Wave Detail: Northwest 2 feet at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop
THURSDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots Seas 1 to 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop
THURSDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds around 5 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds Bay and inland waters smooth
FRIDAY
East winds around 5 knots, becoming south in the afternoon Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: Northeast 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 3 seconds Bay and inland waters smooth
FRIDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots after midnight Seas 1 foot or less, then 1 to 2 feet after midnight Wave Detail: South 1 foot at 2 seconds, becoming west 2 feet at 3 seconds Bay and inland waters choppy Showers likely
SATURDAY
Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots, increasing to 25 to 30 knots in the afternoon Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet in the afternoon Bay and inland waters very rough A slight chance of showers in the morning
SATURDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 30 to 35 knots, diminishing to 25 to 30 knots after midnight Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet Bay and inland waters extremely rough A slight chance of showers in the evening, then scattered flurries after midnight
SUNDAY
Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet Bay and inland waters very rough
Reporting time 02:07 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
THIS AFTERNOON
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds
TONIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds
THURSDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds
THURSDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds around 5 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 4 seconds
FRIDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: East 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds A slight chance of showers in the afternoon
FRIDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots after midnight Seas 1 foot or less, then 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet after midnight Wave Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 3 seconds, becoming west 4 feet at 3 seconds Showers likely
SATURDAY
Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots, increasing to 30 to 35 knots in the afternoon Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, building to 8 to 11 feet, occasionally to 14 feet in the afternoon A chance of showers, mainly in the morning
SATURDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 30 to 35 knots Seas 10 to 14 feet, occasionally to 18 feet A slight chance of showers Scattered flurries after midnight
SUNDAY
Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon Seas 8 to 11 feet, occasionally to 14 feet, subsiding to 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet in the afternoon
Reporting time 02:07 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
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