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Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
908 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

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.

GMZ800-140215-
Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River-
908 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.SYNOPSIS...

With lighter winds, seas are expected to generally be lighter during
the day as well through the middle of the week. However, mariners
should expect a six hour period each evening beginning around sunset
where winds will increase, pushing up seas by about a foot or so. By
mid-week, winds will again increase slightly, pushing seas higher
again. However, rain-free conditions will last until the weekend at
least.

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GMZ830-140215-
Tampa Bay waters-
908 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.THIS AFTERNOON...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
late. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming northeast after
midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters
a moderate chop.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop.

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GMZ836-140215-
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
908 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.THIS AFTERNOON...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
late. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...Northeast winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland
waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop.

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GMZ856-140215-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
908 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.THIS AFTERNOON...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
late. Seas around 2 feet early, then 1 foot or less. Wave Detail:
North 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming northeast after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight.
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 a moderate chop.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around
2 feet. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming north 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: North
1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...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.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around
2 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop.

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GMZ876-140215-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
908 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.THIS AFTERNOON...Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas around
2 feet. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 5 seconds.
.TONIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming northeast after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at
4 seconds.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around
2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 3 seconds.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: Northeast 2 feet at 4 seconds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up
to 20 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at
4 seconds.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to
3 feet.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

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GMZ853-140215-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
908 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.THIS AFTERNOON...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
late. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at
4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at
3 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds around 10 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at
3 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. 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. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up
to 20 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at
4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to
3 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop.

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GMZ873-140215-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
908 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.THIS AFTERNOON...Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas around
2 feet early, then 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at
4 seconds.
.TONIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming northeast after
midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at
3 seconds.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: Northeast 2 feet at 3 seconds.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around
2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 3 seconds.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: Northeast 2 feet at 4 seconds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up
to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: North 3 feet at
4 seconds.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to
3 feet.
.FRIDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

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GMZ850-140215-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
908 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.THIS AFTERNOON...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest
late. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at
3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at
2 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TUESDAY...East winds around 5 knots, becoming north in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at
3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at
2 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...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.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less, then 1 to 2 feet after midnight. Wave Detail: North 1 foot
at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to
2 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop.

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GMZ870-140215-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
908 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.THIS AFTERNOON...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.TONIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast after
midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at
3 seconds.
.TUESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at
2 seconds.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots, becoming northeast
after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at
3 seconds.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around
2 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 2 feet at 3 seconds.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east
15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

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