Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
579
FZUS52 KTBW 040904
SRFTBW
Surf Zone Forecast for West Central and Southwest Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
504 AM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
FLZ139-142-148-149-042015-
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
Including the beaches of Cedar Key, Yankeetown, Crystal River,
Homosassa, Pine Island, Bayport, Hernando Beach, Hudson,
and Port Richey
504 AM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Numerous showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 09:01 AM EDT.
Low at 04:20 PM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 09:28 AM EDT.
Low at 05:17 PM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Widespread showers and
thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 10:45 PM EDT.
Low at 03:37 AM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 12:18 AM EDT.
Low at 03:27 AM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Widespread showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 09:49 AM EDT.
Low at 05:22 PM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:06 AM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tbw
$$
FLZ050-151-155-160-042015-
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Including the beaches of Clearwater Beach, Saint Pete Beach,
Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Turtle Beach, and Venice
504 AM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Widespread showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 09:28 AM EDT.
Low at 05:17 PM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............High at 07:26 AM EDT.
Low at 03:39 PM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 AM, then partly
cloudy. Numerous showers and
thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 12:18 AM EDT.
Low at 03:27 AM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............High at 10:16 PM EDT.
Low at 01:49 AM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Widespread showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:06 AM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:04 AM EDT.
Low at 04:42 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tbw
$$
FLZ162-165-042015-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
Including the beaches of Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel,
and Fort Myers Beach
504 AM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Widespread showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 07:26 AM EDT.
Low at 03:39 PM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 08:18 AM EDT.
Low at 03:43 PM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 PM, then partly
cloudy. Numerous showers and
thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 10:16 PM EDT.
Low at 01:49 AM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 11:08 PM EDT.
Low at 01:53 AM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Numerous showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:04 AM EDT.
Low at 04:42 PM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 08:56 AM EDT.
Low at 04:46 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tbw
$$