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Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Showers and storms continue to move across coastal waters as winds and seas build with a cold front pushing across the region. Dangerous conditions for small craft are expected through midday tomorrow before improving through the middle of the week. The next storm system approaches Friday, with another round of storms and marine hazards possible across the region.
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.