FZUS52 KTBW 250732
SRFTBW
Surf Zone Forecast for West Central and Southwest Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
332 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
FLZ139-142-148-149-252030-
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
332 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 10:47 AM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:59 AM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 8 PM, then mostly
cloudy until 3 AM, then partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................Low at 06:43 PM EDT.
High at 01:34 AM EDT.
Low at 05:51 AM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........Low at 07:42 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 11:42 AM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 11:53 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
$$
FLZ050-151-155-160-252030-
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
332 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:59 AM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:57 AM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 7 PM, then mostly
cloudy until 10 PM, then partly cloudy
until 11 PM, then mostly cloudy until 4
AM, then partly cloudy. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........Low at 07:42 PM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............Low at 06:04 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 11:53 AM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............High at 09:51 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
$$
FLZ162-165-252030-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
Including the beaches of Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel,
and Fort Myers Beach
332 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:57 AM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 09:49 AM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 8 PM, then mostly
cloudy until 1 AM, then partly cloudy.
Scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............Low at 06:04 PM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........Low at 06:08 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 09:51 AM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 10:43 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
$$
SRFTBW
Surf Zone Forecast for West Central and Southwest Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
332 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
FLZ139-142-148-149-252030-
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
332 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 10:47 AM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:59 AM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 8 PM, then mostly
cloudy until 3 AM, then partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................Low at 06:43 PM EDT.
High at 01:34 AM EDT.
Low at 05:51 AM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........Low at 07:42 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 11:42 AM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 11:53 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
$$
FLZ050-151-155-160-252030-
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
332 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:59 AM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:57 AM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 7 PM, then mostly
cloudy until 10 PM, then partly cloudy
until 11 PM, then mostly cloudy until 4
AM, then partly cloudy. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........Low at 07:42 PM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............Low at 06:04 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 11:53 AM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............High at 09:51 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
$$
FLZ162-165-252030-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
Including the beaches of Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel,
and Fort Myers Beach
332 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:57 AM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 09:49 AM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 8 PM, then mostly
cloudy until 1 AM, then partly cloudy.
Scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............Low at 06:04 PM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........Low at 06:08 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 09:51 AM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 10:43 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
$$