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Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM (GMZ850) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM (GMZ850)
Issued by: National Weather Service Tampa Bay, FL
Last Update: 835 PM EDT Tue Mar 24 2026

Tonight: Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: north 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

Wednesday: Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: northeast 1 foot at 4 seconds and north 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

Wednesday Night: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: north 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.

Thursday: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: northeast 1 foot at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.

Thursday Night: North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: north 1 foot at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.

Friday: Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming west in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

Friday Night: Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.

Saturday: North winds around 5 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.

Saturday Night: Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

Sunday: Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.






Zone Forecast: Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM (GMZ850)

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