FZUS52 KTBW 130708
SRFTBW
Surf Zone Forecast for West Central and Southwest Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
308 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026
FLZ139-142-148-149-132015-
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
308 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 11:59 AM EDT.
Low at 04:10 PM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast after midnight.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 10:02 PM EDT.
Low at 05:53 AM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:12 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 12:46 PM EDT.
Low at 05:28 PM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........Low at 06:46 AM EDT.
High at 02:35 PM EDT.
Low at 05:42 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
$$
FLZ050-151-155-160-132015-
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Including the beaches of Clearwater Beach, Saint Pete Beach,
Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Turtle Beach, and Venice
308 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 7 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast after midnight.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:12 PM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:10 PM EDT.
Low at 05:08 AM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........Low at 06:46 AM EDT.
High at 02:35 PM EDT.
Low at 05:42 PM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............High at 12:33 PM EDT.
Low at 04:04 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tbw
$$
FLZ162-165-132015-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
Including the beaches of Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel,
and Fort Myers Beach
308 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 7 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east after midnight.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:10 PM EDT.
Low at 05:08 AM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 09:02 PM EDT.
Low at 05:12 AM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 12:33 PM EDT.
Low at 04:04 PM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 01:25 PM EDT.
Low at 04:08 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
$$
SRFTBW
Surf Zone Forecast for West Central and Southwest Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
308 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026
FLZ139-142-148-149-132015-
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
308 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 11:59 AM EDT.
Low at 04:10 PM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast after midnight.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 10:02 PM EDT.
Low at 05:53 AM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:12 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 12:46 PM EDT.
Low at 05:28 PM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........Low at 06:46 AM EDT.
High at 02:35 PM EDT.
Low at 05:42 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
$$
FLZ050-151-155-160-132015-
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
308 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 7 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast after midnight.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:12 PM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:10 PM EDT.
Low at 05:08 AM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........Low at 06:46 AM EDT.
High at 02:35 PM EDT.
Low at 05:42 PM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............High at 12:33 PM EDT.
Low at 04:04 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
$$
FLZ162-165-132015-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
Including the beaches of Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel,
and Fort Myers Beach
308 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 7 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east after midnight.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:10 PM EDT.
Low at 05:08 AM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 09:02 PM EDT.
Low at 05:12 AM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 12:33 PM EDT.
Low at 04:04 PM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 01:25 PM EDT.
Low at 04:08 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
$$