Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Captiva, FL
 | Sunrise 6:40 AM Sunset 8:07 PM Moonrise 7:26 PM Moonset 5:23 AM |
GMZ856 Coastal Waters From Bonita Beach To Englewood Fl Out 20 Nm- 1028 Am Edt Mon May 12 2025
Today - South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, becoming southwest with gusts up to 20 knots late. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: south 3 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of Thunderstorms this morning, then showers with Thunderstorms likely this afternoon.
Tonight - Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: south 2 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of showers and Thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight.
Tuesday - West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: west 2 feet at 5 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Tuesday night - West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: west 2 feet at 6 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Wednesday - West winds around 5 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: west 2 feet at 7 seconds. Bay and inland waters smooth.
Wednesday night - West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: west 2 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Thursday - South winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters smooth.
Thursday night - West winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters smooth.
Friday - Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters smooth.
winds and seas higher in and near Thunderstorms.
winds and seas higher in and near Thunderstorms.
GMZ800 Synopsis For The Coastal Waters From Bonita Beach To Suwannee River- 1028 Am Edt Mon May 12 2025
Synopsis - A weak cold front in the gulf has brought deep tropical moisture and breezy conditions out of the south. Winds will be between 10 to 15 knots today with widespread showers and isolated Thunderstorms. The front will be pushing through the state by Monday evening which will help to start drying us out and helping to bring wind speeds down. Winds are expected to be out of the south and southwest for the rest of the week around 5 to 10 knots.
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7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Captiva, FL
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| Captiva Island Click for Map Mon -- 03:05 AM EDT 1.33 feet High Tide Mon -- 06:22 AM EDT Moonset Mon -- 06:43 AM EDT Sunrise Mon -- 07:13 AM EDT 1.11 feet Low Tide Mon -- 12:47 PM EDT 2.21 feet High Tide Mon -- 12:58 PM EDT Full Moon Mon -- 08:07 PM EDT Sunset Mon -- 08:25 PM EDT Moonrise Mon -- 09:09 PM EDT -0.19 feet Low Tide Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Captiva Island, Pine Island Sound, Florida, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 0.8 |
| 1 am |
| 1.1 |
| 2 am |
| 1.3 |
| 3 am |
| 1.3 |
| 4 am |
| 1.3 |
| 5 am |
| 1.2 |
| 6 am |
| 1.2 |
| 7 am |
| 1.1 |
| 8 am |
| 1.2 |
| 9 am |
| 1.3 |
| 10 am |
| 1.6 |
| 11 am |
| 1.9 |
| 12 pm |
| 2.2 |
| 1 pm |
| 2.2 |
| 2 pm |
| 2.1 |
| 3 pm |
| 1.8 |
| 4 pm |
| 1.5 |
| 5 pm |
| 1 |
| 6 pm |
| 0.6 |
| 7 pm |
| 0.2 |
| 8 pm |
| -0.1 |
| 9 pm |
| -0.2 |
| 10 pm |
| -0.1 |
| 11 pm |
| 0.1 |
| Point Ybel (0.4 Mi. NW of) Click for Map Mon -- 05:02 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack Mon -- 06:16 AM EDT -0.15 knots Max Ebb Mon -- 06:22 AM EDT Moonset Mon -- 06:42 AM EDT Sunrise Mon -- 07:20 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack Mon -- 10:39 AM EDT 1.13 knots Max Flood Mon -- 12:58 PM EDT Full Moon Mon -- 01:20 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack Mon -- 05:53 PM EDT -1.51 knots Max Ebb Mon -- 08:06 PM EDT Sunset Mon -- 08:23 PM EDT Moonrise Mon -- 09:30 PM EDT 0.00 knots Slack Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Point Ybel (0.4 Mi. NW of), Florida Current, knots
| 12 am |
| 1.1 |
| 1 am |
| 0.9 |
| 2 am |
| 0.7 |
| 3 am |
| 0.5 |
| 4 am |
| 0.3 |
| 5 am |
| 0 |
| 6 am |
| -0.1 |
| 7 am |
| -0.1 |
| 8 am |
| 0.2 |
| 9 am |
| 0.7 |
| 10 am |
| 1.1 |
| 11 am |
| 1.1 |
| 12 pm |
| 0.8 |
| 1 pm |
| 0.2 |
| 2 pm |
| -0.4 |
| 3 pm |
| -0.9 |
| 4 pm |
| -1.2 |
| 5 pm |
| -1.4 |
| 6 pm |
| -1.5 |
| 7 pm |
| -1.4 |
| 8 pm |
| -1 |
| 9 pm |
| -0.4 |
| 10 pm |
| 0.3 |
| 11 pm |
| 0.9 |
FXUS62 KTBW 121753 AFDTBW
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 153 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025
New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER
DISCUSSION
Issued at 150 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025
The rainy pattern from the past couple of days will slowly transition to a more dry pattern for the remainder of the week as the stalled front finally vacates the area. Sunshine returns tomorrow with only a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. High pressure will settle back in by mid week and temperatures will begin to climb with the 90s making a return by mid week. Warm, dry conditions will be the main story to close out the week.
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 150 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025
Showers will continue to clear out of the area as the evening approaches. VFR conditions return by around 22-23Z. Flow becomes light and variable overnight before shifting more westerly tomorrow.
MARINE
Issued at 150 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025
Showers and storms clear out over the waters by this evening and quiet conditions return for the remainder of the week.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 150 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025
Deep tropical moisture over the area has brought much needed rain.
Conditions dry out for the remainder of the week, but RH values should remain above critical values.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
TPA 74 85 74 86 / 10 10 0 0 FMY 72 87 69 88 / 50 0 0 10 GIF 69 86 68 87 / 30 10 0 10 SRQ 72 84 71 85 / 20 10 10 0 BKV 65 85 65 86 / 20 10 0 10 SPG 74 83 75 84 / 10 10 10 0
TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
Gulf waters...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 153 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025
New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER
DISCUSSION
Issued at 150 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025
The rainy pattern from the past couple of days will slowly transition to a more dry pattern for the remainder of the week as the stalled front finally vacates the area. Sunshine returns tomorrow with only a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. High pressure will settle back in by mid week and temperatures will begin to climb with the 90s making a return by mid week. Warm, dry conditions will be the main story to close out the week.
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 150 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025
Showers will continue to clear out of the area as the evening approaches. VFR conditions return by around 22-23Z. Flow becomes light and variable overnight before shifting more westerly tomorrow.
MARINE
Issued at 150 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025
Showers and storms clear out over the waters by this evening and quiet conditions return for the remainder of the week.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 150 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025
Deep tropical moisture over the area has brought much needed rain.
Conditions dry out for the remainder of the week, but RH values should remain above critical values.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
TPA 74 85 74 86 / 10 10 0 0 FMY 72 87 69 88 / 50 0 0 10 GIF 69 86 68 87 / 30 10 0 10 SRQ 72 84 71 85 / 20 10 10 0 BKV 65 85 65 86 / 20 10 0 10 SPG 74 83 75 84 / 10 10 10 0
TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
Gulf waters...None.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| FMRF1 - 8725520 - Fort Myers, FL | 20 mi | 56 min | W 5.1G | 79°F | 82°F | 29.94 | ||
| RKXF1 - Rookery Bay Reserve, FL | 41 mi | 71 min | W 4.1 | 78°F | 29.98 | 73°F |
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