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North Fort Myers, FL Coastal Forecast

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Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
233 PM EDT Sat Oct 12 2024

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.

GMZ800-130730-
Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River-
233 PM EDT Sat Oct 12 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
Winds and seas remain elevated through this evening with 15-20 kts
and 3-5 foot seas. Small craft should exercise caution. Conditions
will continue to improve tonight. By Sunday morning winds will
decrease to around 10-15 knots and seas to 1-3 feet. Mostly rain-
free conditions expected through the period, with only a slight
chance of a shower or storm over the southern zones this weekend.

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GMZ830-130730-
Tampa Bay waters-
233 PM EDT Sat Oct 12 2024

.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop.
.SUNDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.MONDAY...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.TUESDAY...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters choppy.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland
waters choppy.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters rough.

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GMZ836-130730-
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
233 PM EDT Sat Oct 12 2024

.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters
a moderate chop.
.SUNDAY...Northeast winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland
waters light chop. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the
evening.
.MONDAY...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.TUESDAY...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland
waters choppy.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters rough.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

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GMZ856-130730-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
233 PM EDT Sat Oct 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION...

.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots late this evening and overnight. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters
choppy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms this evening. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms late.
.SUNDAY...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. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the
evening.
.MONDAY...North winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast
5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail:
North 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.TUESDAY...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 foot or less,
then around 2 feet after midnight. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland
waters choppy.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to
5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

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GMZ876-130730-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
233 PM EDT Sat Oct 12 2024

.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Northeast 2 feet at 5 seconds. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around
2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds.
.MONDAY...Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 4 seconds.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast
5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas around 2 feet in the evening,
then 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less, then around 2 feet after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to
5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, building to 5 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

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GMZ853-130730-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
233 PM EDT Sat Oct 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION...

.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots late this evening and overnight. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters
choppy.
.SUNDAY...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.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast
5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail:
North 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
.MONDAY...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to
10 knots after midnight. Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then
1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and
inland waters a moderate chop.
.TUESDAY...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light
chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 foot or less,
then around 2 feet after midnight. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to
5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters rough.

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GMZ873-130730-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
233 PM EDT Sat Oct 12 2024

.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: North 3 feet at 5 seconds.
.SUNDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: Northeast 2 feet at 4 seconds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around
2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 3 seconds.
.MONDAY...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.TUESDAY...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave
Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 foot or less,
then around 2 feet after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to
6 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 4 to
6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet.

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GMZ850-130730-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
233 PM EDT Sat Oct 12 2024

.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters a
moderate chop.
.SUNDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 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.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.MONDAY...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.MONDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.TUESDAY...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters
light chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots after midnight. Seas
1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Bay and inland waters choppy.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to
3 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay
and inland waters choppy.

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GMZ870-130730-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
233 PM EDT Sat Oct 12 2024

.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet.
Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 4 seconds.
.SUNDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.MONDAY...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 2 seconds.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or
less. Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.TUESDAY...Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming north
15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds around 20 knots. Seas 3 to
5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet.

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