FZUS52 KTBW 290717
SRFTBW
Surf Zone Forecast for West Central and Southwest Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
217 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
FLZ139-142-148-149-292145-
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
217 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 09:24 AM EST.
Low at 02:42 PM EST.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:25 AM EST.
Low at 02:20 PM EST.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 08:45 PM EST.
Low at 04:14 AM EST.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 08:58 PM EST.
Low at 04:52 AM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 10:59 AM EST.
Low at 03:51 PM EST.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 12:41 PM EST.
Low at 02:41 PM EST.
&&
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
$$
FLZ050-151-155-160-292145-
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
217 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:25 AM EST.
Low at 02:20 PM EST.
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:23 AM EST.
Low at 12:42 PM EST.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 7 PM, then mostly
cloudy until 10 PM, then partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 08:58 PM EST.
Low at 04:52 AM EST.
Venice Inlet.............High at 06:56 PM EST.
Low at 03:14 AM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 12:41 PM EST.
Low at 02:41 PM EST.
Venice Inlet.............High at 10:39 AM EST.
Low at 01:03 PM EST.
&&
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
$$
FLZ162-165-292145-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
Including the beaches of Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel,
and Fort Myers Beach
217 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:23 AM EST.
Low at 12:42 PM EST.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 09:15 AM EST.
Low at 12:46 PM EST.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 12 AM, then mostly
cloudy until 3 AM, then partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 06:56 PM EST.
Low at 03:14 AM EST.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 07:48 PM EST.
Low at 03:18 AM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 10:39 AM EST.
Low at 01:03 PM EST.
&&
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
217 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
FLZ139-142-148-149-292145-
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
217 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 09:24 AM EST.
Low at 02:42 PM EST.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:25 AM EST.
Low at 02:20 PM EST.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 08:45 PM EST.
Low at 04:14 AM EST.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 08:58 PM EST.
Low at 04:52 AM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 10:59 AM EST.
Low at 03:51 PM EST.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 12:41 PM EST.
Low at 02:41 PM EST.
&&
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
$$
FLZ050-151-155-160-292145-
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
217 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:25 AM EST.
Low at 02:20 PM EST.
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:23 AM EST.
Low at 12:42 PM EST.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 7 PM, then mostly
cloudy until 10 PM, then partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 08:58 PM EST.
Low at 04:52 AM EST.
Venice Inlet.............High at 06:56 PM EST.
Low at 03:14 AM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 12:41 PM EST.
Low at 02:41 PM EST.
Venice Inlet.............High at 10:39 AM EST.
Low at 01:03 PM EST.
&&
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
$$
FLZ162-165-292145-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
Including the beaches of Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel,
and Fort Myers Beach
217 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:23 AM EST.
Low at 12:42 PM EST.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 09:15 AM EST.
Low at 12:46 PM EST.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 12 AM, then mostly
cloudy until 3 AM, then partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 06:56 PM EST.
Low at 03:14 AM EST.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 07:48 PM EST.
Low at 03:18 AM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 10:39 AM EST.
Low at 01:03 PM EST.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tbw
$$