Coastal Waters Forecast for Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM (GMZ656) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM (GMZ656)
Issued by: National Weather Service Miami - South Florida
Last Update: 356 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026


Today: E winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms this afternoon.

Tonight: NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas less than 2 ft or less. Wave detail: E 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.

Mon: NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas less than 2 ft or less. Wave detail: NE 1 foot at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of showers. A chance of tstms in the afternoon.

Mon Night: N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas less than 2 ft or less, then 1 to 2 ft after midnight. Wave detail: N 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. Showers likely.

Tue: NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. Showers likely.

Tue Night: NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers.

Wed: NE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of tstms in the afternoon.

Wed Night: E winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.

Thu: E winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon, then increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers.

winds and seas higher in and near tstms.







Zone Forecast: Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM (GMZ656)

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