FZUS52 KTBW 140940
SRFTBW
Surf Zone Forecast for West Central and Southwest Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
440 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025
FLZ139-142-148-149-142115-
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
440 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 10:23 AM EST.
Low at 03:27 PM EST.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 11:19 AM EST.
Low at 03:28 PM EST.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 09:33 PM EST.
Low at 04:59 AM EST.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 09:47 PM EST.
Low at 05:32 AM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 11:38 AM EST.
Low at 04:24 PM EST.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 12:44 PM EST.
Low at 04:01 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
$$
FLZ050-151-155-160-142115-
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
440 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, increasing to
northwest around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 11:19 AM EST.
Low at 03:28 PM EST.
Venice Inlet.............High at 09:17 AM EST.
Low at 01:50 PM EST.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 09:47 PM EST.
Low at 05:32 AM EST.
Venice Inlet.............High at 07:45 PM EST.
Low at 03:54 AM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 12:44 PM EST.
Low at 04:01 PM EST.
Venice Inlet.............High at 10:42 AM EST.
Low at 02:23 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
$$
FLZ162-165-142115-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
Including the beaches of Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel,
and Fort Myers Beach
440 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 09:17 AM EST.
Low at 01:50 PM EST.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 10:09 AM EST.
Low at 01:54 PM EST.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 07:45 PM EST.
Low at 03:54 AM EST.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 08:37 PM EST.
Low at 03:58 AM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 10:42 AM EST.
Low at 02:23 PM EST.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 11:34 AM EST.
Low at 02:27 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
440 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025
FLZ139-142-148-149-142115-
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
440 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 10:23 AM EST.
Low at 03:27 PM EST.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 11:19 AM EST.
Low at 03:28 PM EST.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 09:33 PM EST.
Low at 04:59 AM EST.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 09:47 PM EST.
Low at 05:32 AM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Cedar Key................High at 11:38 AM EST.
Low at 04:24 PM EST.
Saint Petersburg.........High at 12:44 PM EST.
Low at 04:01 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
$$
FLZ050-151-155-160-142115-
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
440 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, increasing to
northwest around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 11:19 AM EST.
Low at 03:28 PM EST.
Venice Inlet.............High at 09:17 AM EST.
Low at 01:50 PM EST.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 09:47 PM EST.
Low at 05:32 AM EST.
Venice Inlet.............High at 07:45 PM EST.
Low at 03:54 AM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Saint Petersburg.........High at 12:44 PM EST.
Low at 04:01 PM EST.
Venice Inlet.............High at 10:42 AM EST.
Low at 02:23 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
$$
FLZ162-165-142115-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
Including the beaches of Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel,
and Fort Myers Beach
440 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 09:17 AM EST.
Low at 01:50 PM EST.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 10:09 AM EST.
Low at 01:54 PM EST.
.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 07:45 PM EST.
Low at 03:54 AM EST.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 08:37 PM EST.
Low at 03:58 AM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Venice Inlet.............High at 10:42 AM EST.
Low at 02:23 PM EST.
Fort Myers Beach.........High at 11:34 AM EST.
Low at 02:27 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
$$