Sanibel, FL Marine Weather and Tide Forecast
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Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Sanibel, FL

May 3, 2024 6:21 AM EDT (10:21 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 6:46 AM   Sunset 8:02 PM
Moonrise 2:48 AM   Moonset 2:29 PM 
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GMZ856 Coastal Waters From Bonita Beach To Englewood Fl Out 20 Nm- 423 Am Edt Fri May 3 2024

Today - East winds around 10 knots, becoming southwest late. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: east 1 foot at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.

Tonight - Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: west 1 foot at 2 seconds and south 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms after midnight.

Saturday - East winds around 10 knots, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: west 1 foot at 2 seconds and east 1 foot at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Saturday night - Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: west 1 foot at 2 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of Thunderstorms.

Sunday - East winds around 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of Thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Sunday night - East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: south 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of Thunderstorms.

Monday - East winds around 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Monday night - South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms.

Tuesday - Southeast winds around 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop.
winds and seas higher in and near Thunderstorms.

GMZ800 Synopsis For The Coastal Waters From Bonita Beach To Suwannee River- 423 Am Edt Fri May 3 2024

Synopsis - Area of high pressure remains in control over the gulf waters through the period. Fairly dry conditions are anticipated today. Winds should remain 15 knots or less and seas 2 feet or less making for pleasant boating conditions through the week. A sea breeze is expected close to the coast each afternoon and evening. A weak front to approach portions of the area during the weekend, but highest chances of rain are expected to be over land.


7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Sanibel, FL
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Area Discussion for - Tampa Bay, FL
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FXUS62 KTBW 030856 AFDTBW

Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 456 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024

New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER

.SHORT TERM (TDY-Tonight)...
Issued at 455 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024

Other than a few clouds decorating the skies along the Nature Coast, it is a mostly clear morning across the Florida Peninsula.
Ridging aloft and surface high pressure remains in place today.
This should keep light easterly winds in place with the afternoon sea breeze shifting winds onshore. Slightly drier conditions are anticipated which should limit how much activity, if any, develops today. Most of the guidance keeps the highest chances across souther parts of the state. In addition, afternoon temperatures will be around 90 degrees, so residents and visitors should stay hydrated to prevent any heat related illnesses.

.LONG TERM (SAT-THU)...
Issued at 455 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024

During the weekend, an upper level disturbance approaches the stat, but it is expected to fall apart as it moves northeast.
As a result, moisture increase over the Peninsula, which should support higher rain chances into Sunday. Then, Bermuda High builds back in bringing very warm and much drier conditions through the rest of the period. If materializes, well above normal temperatures are possible with the potential for record breaking highs by the middle of next week. Afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s and overnight lows near 70 degrees. East to southeasterly winds prevail becoming westerly each afternoon behind the sea breeze.

AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 138 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024

VFR conditions are expected through the period. Easterly winds prevail becoming westerly behind the afternoon sea breeze in most terminals, except FMY/RSW/LAL. WInds become breezy through the day but should decrease through the evening. Slightly drier conditions should limit shower and storms activity but there is a non-zero chance of isolated showers near southern TAF sites later in the afternoon. Otherwise, no concerns.

MARINE
Issued at 439 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024

Area of high pressure remains in control over the Gulf waters through the period. Fairly dry conditions are anticipated today.
Winds should remain 15 knots or less and seas 2 feet or less making for pleasant boating conditions through the week. A sea breeze is expected close to the coast each afternoon and evening.
A weak front to approach portions of the area during the weekend, but highest chances of rain are expected to be over land.

FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 439 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024

Persistent high pressure remains in control across fire districts through the period. Slightly drier air should keep low chances for showers and storms over the area today. Minimum humidities could drop near critical levels, especially in central portions of the Peninsula. Easterly winds prevail become onshore by the afternoon through before shifting from the south during the weekend. Then, a weak front increase moisture over the weekend and along with it chances of rain into early next week. Interior locations should see most of the activity.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
TPA 90 71 89 73 / 0 0 20 20 FMY 91 70 90 70 / 10 10 40 20 GIF 91 68 91 69 / 0 0 20 20 SRQ 90 71 89 71 / 0 0 20 20 BKV 92 64 91 65 / 0 0 20 20 SPG 88 73 87 74 / 0 0 20 20

TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
Gulf waters...None.




Weather Reporting Stations
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Stations Dist Age Wind Air TempWater Temp WavesinHgDewPt
FMRF1 - 8725520 - Fort Myers, FL 19 mi51 min ESE 1.9G4.1 71°F 81°F29.96
RKXF1 - Rookery Bay Reserve, FL 33 mi96 min E 2.9 67°F 29.9566°F
VENF1 - Venice, FL 48 mi81 min ENE 4.1G5.1 71°F 77°F29.9369°F


Wind History for No Ports station near this location
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Airport Reports
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AirportDistAgeWind ktVisSkyWeatherTempDewPtRHinHg
KFMY PAGE FIELD,FL 16 sm28 minENE 0310 smClear70°F66°F88%29.94
KRSW SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTL,FL 19 sm28 mincalm10 smClear68°F68°F100%29.95
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Tide / Current for Point Ybel, San Carlos Bay Entrance, Florida (2)
   
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Point Ybel
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Fri -- 03:48 AM EDT     Moonrise
Fri -- 04:04 AM EDT     0.01 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 06:48 AM EDT     Sunrise
Fri -- 10:23 AM EDT     2.05 feet High Tide
Fri -- 03:29 PM EDT     Moonset
Fri -- 04:10 PM EDT     1.14 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 08:01 PM EDT     Sunset
Fri -- 09:18 PM EDT     2.33 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Point Ybel, San Carlos Bay Entrance, Florida (2), Tide feet
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1.3
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0.9
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0.4
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0.1
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0.1
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0.5
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1.5
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1.9
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11
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2
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1.9
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1.7
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1.4
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2.3
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2.1



Tide / Current for Point Ybel (0.4 Mi. NW of), Florida Current
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Point Ybel (0.4 Mi. NW of)
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Fri -- 02:13 AM EDT     -1.18 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 03:48 AM EDT     Moonrise
Fri -- 05:11 AM EDT     0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 06:48 AM EDT     Sunrise
Fri -- 08:33 AM EDT     1.08 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 12:47 PM EDT     -0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 03:09 PM EDT     -0.71 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 03:29 PM EDT     Moonset
Fri -- 05:29 PM EDT     0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 08:01 PM EDT     Sunset
Fri -- 08:10 PM EDT     0.72 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 11:36 PM EDT     -0.00 knots Slack
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Point Ybel (0.4 Mi. NW of), Florida Current, knots
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-0.7
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-0.7
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1.1
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0.7
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0.4
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-0.1
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-0.7
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-0.6
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-0.2
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