FZUS52 KTBW 240738
SRFTBW
Surf Zone Forecast for West Central and Southwest Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
338 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026
FLZ139-142-148-149-242015-
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
338 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 09:49 AM EDT.
Low at 05:47 PM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:02 AM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
east after midnight.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 12:37 AM EDT.
Low at 04:47 AM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........Low at 06:52 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 10:47 AM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:59 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
$$
FLZ050-151-155-160-242015-
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Including the beaches of Clearwater Beach, Saint Pete Beach,
Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Turtle Beach, and Venice
338 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming north
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:02 AM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:00 AM EDT.
Low at 05:14 PM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east after midnight.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........Low at 06:52 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:59 AM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:57 AM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tbw
$$
FLZ162-165-242015-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
Including the beaches of Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel,
and Fort Myers Beach
338 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Numerous showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:00 AM EDT.
Low at 05:14 PM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 08:52 AM EDT.
Low at 05:18 PM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 PM, then partly
cloudy. Numerous showers and
thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
after midnight.
Tides...
None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
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.
&&
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
338 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026
FLZ139-142-148-149-242015-
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
338 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 09:49 AM EDT.
Low at 05:47 PM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:02 AM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
east after midnight.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 12:37 AM EDT.
Low at 04:47 AM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........Low at 06:52 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 10:47 AM EDT.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:59 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
$$
FLZ050-151-155-160-242015-
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
338 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming north
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 10:02 AM EDT.
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:00 AM EDT.
Low at 05:14 PM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east after midnight.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........Low at 06:52 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
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.
&&
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
$$
FLZ162-165-242015-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
Including the beaches of Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel,
and Fort Myers Beach
338 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Numerous showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:00 AM EDT.
Low at 05:14 PM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 08:52 AM EDT.
Low at 05:18 PM EDT.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 PM, then partly
cloudy. Numerous showers and
thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
after midnight.
Tides...
None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 08:57 AM EDT.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 09:49 AM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tbw
$$