Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Laurel, FL
 | Sunrise 6:45 AM Sunset 8:26 PM Moonrise 8:07 AM Moonset 9:26 PM |
Marine Forecasts
NOTE: Zones updated 4/16/2026. Some zones changed. Use Edit if needed.
GMZ853 Coastal Waters From Englewood To Tarpon Springs Fl Out 20 Nm- 839 Pm Edt Wed Jul 15 2026
Rest of tonight - Northwest winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: northwest 1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Thursday - Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 4 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered showers and Thunderstorms, mainly in the morning.
Thursday night - Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Numerous showers and scattered Thunderstorms after midnight.
Friday - Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered Thunderstorms. Numerous showers, mainly in the morning.
Friday night - West winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered Thunderstorms. Widespread showers.
Saturday - Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: west 2 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Widespread showers and scattered Thunderstorms.
Saturday night - Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Numerous showers and scattered Thunderstorms.
Sunday - Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters rough. Numerous showers and scattered Thunderstorms.
Sunday night - West winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy. Scattered Thunderstorms. Scattered showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight.
Monday - Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, building to 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters rough. Numerous showers and scattered Thunderstorms.
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- 839 Pm Edt Wed Jul 15 2026
Synopsis - West to northwest flow will persist over the eastern gulf waters through Friday, then shift to southwesterly over the weekend. Isolated to scattered showers and Thunderstorms will continue through Thursday, then more numerous showers and Thunderstorms are expected Friday through the weekend. The flow is forecast to increase late in the week through the weekend with small craft advisory conditions possible Sunday and Sunday night.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Laurel, FL
NEW! Add second zone forecast
| Venice Inlet (inside) Click for Map Wed -- 06:45 AM EDT Sunrise Wed -- 07:59 AM EDT Moonrise Wed -- 12:55 PM EDT 2.77 feet High Tide Wed -- 08:26 PM EDT Sunset Wed -- 09:13 PM EDT -0.18 feet Low Tide Wed -- 09:47 PM EDT Moonset Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Venice Inlet (inside), Florida, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 0.6 |
| 1 am |
| 0.9 |
| 2 am |
| 1.1 |
| 3 am |
| 1.3 |
| 4 am |
| 1.3 |
| 5 am |
| 1.4 |
| 6 am |
| 1.4 |
| 7 am |
| 1.5 |
| 8 am |
| 1.6 |
| 9 am |
| 1.8 |
| 10 am |
| 2.1 |
| 11 am |
| 2.5 |
| 12 pm |
| 2.7 |
| 1 pm |
| 2.8 |
| 2 pm |
| 2.7 |
| 3 pm |
| 2.4 |
| 4 pm |
| 1.9 |
| 5 pm |
| 1.4 |
| 6 pm |
| 0.8 |
| 7 pm |
| 0.3 |
| 8 pm |
| -0 |
| 9 pm |
| -0.2 |
| 10 pm |
| -0.1 |
| 11 pm |
| 0.1 |
| Blackburn Bay Click for Map Flood direction 357 true Ebb direction 180 true Wed -- 12:25 AM EDT 1.24 knots Max Flood Wed -- 06:02 AM EDT 0.06 knots Min Flood Wed -- 06:45 AM EDT Sunrise Wed -- 07:59 AM EDT Moonrise Wed -- 10:53 AM EDT 1.08 knots Max Flood Wed -- 01:39 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack Wed -- 06:58 PM EDT -1.27 knots Max Ebb Wed -- 08:26 PM EDT Sunset Wed -- 09:47 PM EDT Moonset Wed -- 10:27 PM EDT 0.00 knots Slack Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Blackburn Bay, south end, bridge, Florida Current, knots
| 12 am |
| 1.2 |
| 1 am |
| 1.2 |
| 2 am |
| 1 |
| 3 am |
| 0.7 |
| 4 am |
| 0.3 |
| 5 am |
| 0.1 |
| 6 am |
| 0.1 |
| 7 am |
| 0.1 |
| 8 am |
| 0.4 |
| 9 am |
| 0.7 |
| 10 am |
| 1 |
| 11 am |
| 1.1 |
| 12 pm |
| 0.9 |
| 1 pm |
| 0.4 |
| 2 pm |
| -0.1 |
| 3 pm |
| -0.5 |
| 4 pm |
| -0.8 |
| 5 pm |
| -1.1 |
| 6 pm |
| -1.2 |
| 7 pm |
| -1.3 |
| 8 pm |
| -1.1 |
| 9 pm |
| -0.8 |
| 10 pm |
| -0.3 |
| 11 pm |
| 0.4 |
FXUS62 KTBW 160039 AFDTBW
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 839 PM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
New UPDATE, AVIATION, MARINE
KEY MESSAGES
- Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms through Thursday, then more numerous showers and thunderstorms Friday through the weekend. Strong gusty winds, brief heavy rainfall and frequent lightning are possible.
- Hot and humid summertime conditions continue with heat index values of 100 to 107 daily. Practice heat safety when spending time outdoors.
UPDATE
Issued at 835 PM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
The continuing of dry Saharan dust aloft and a weak upper level ridge is keeping rain chances sparse. Sparse rain showers allow for dry conditions at the surface and extensive summertime heat index values. Winter Haven tied its record high at a 98 degrees today. PW remains low, ranging from 1.5-1.7inches, which will keep rain and storm chances on the low side on Thursday. The latest HRRR model guidance is showing some showers and storms developing along the Nature Coast and near Tampa Bay early tomorrow morning. The onshore flow will push the showers and storms eastward through the morning and into early afternoon. Overall, conditions will continue to remain on the dryer side with minimal activity. Forecast looks good for now with no changes needed at this time.
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 835 PM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
VFR conditions and winds 10 knots or less will prevail through the forecast period. Rain and storm chances remain on the low side again overnight and Thursday, so will keep only VCTS at TPA/PIE between 12- 17Z and LAL between 16-22Z. Other TAF sites should stay rain-free.
MARINE
Issued at 835 PM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
West to northwest flow will persist over the eastern Gulf waters through Friday, then shift to southwesterly over the weekend.
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue through Thursday, then more numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected Friday through the weekend. The flow is forecast to increase late in the week through the weekend with Small Craft Advisory conditions possible Sunday and Sunday night.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
TPA 81 92 80 91 / 10 30 60 70 FMY 78 96 79 94 / 10 10 20 50 GIF 76 95 76 93 / 10 50 40 80 SRQ 80 94 80 92 / 10 20 60 70 BKV 75 93 76 92 / 40 50 60 70 SPG 81 92 81 91 / 10 30 60 70
Sea Breeze Thunderstorm Regime For Thursday: 8 Sea Breeze Thunderstorm Regime For Friday: 8
For additional information on sea breeze regimes, go to: https:// www.weather.gov/tbw/ThunderstormClimatology
TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
Gulf waters...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 839 PM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
New UPDATE, AVIATION, MARINE
KEY MESSAGES
- Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms through Thursday, then more numerous showers and thunderstorms Friday through the weekend. Strong gusty winds, brief heavy rainfall and frequent lightning are possible.
- Hot and humid summertime conditions continue with heat index values of 100 to 107 daily. Practice heat safety when spending time outdoors.
UPDATE
Issued at 835 PM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
The continuing of dry Saharan dust aloft and a weak upper level ridge is keeping rain chances sparse. Sparse rain showers allow for dry conditions at the surface and extensive summertime heat index values. Winter Haven tied its record high at a 98 degrees today. PW remains low, ranging from 1.5-1.7inches, which will keep rain and storm chances on the low side on Thursday. The latest HRRR model guidance is showing some showers and storms developing along the Nature Coast and near Tampa Bay early tomorrow morning. The onshore flow will push the showers and storms eastward through the morning and into early afternoon. Overall, conditions will continue to remain on the dryer side with minimal activity. Forecast looks good for now with no changes needed at this time.
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 835 PM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
VFR conditions and winds 10 knots or less will prevail through the forecast period. Rain and storm chances remain on the low side again overnight and Thursday, so will keep only VCTS at TPA/PIE between 12- 17Z and LAL between 16-22Z. Other TAF sites should stay rain-free.
MARINE
Issued at 835 PM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
West to northwest flow will persist over the eastern Gulf waters through Friday, then shift to southwesterly over the weekend.
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue through Thursday, then more numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected Friday through the weekend. The flow is forecast to increase late in the week through the weekend with Small Craft Advisory conditions possible Sunday and Sunday night.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
TPA 81 92 80 91 / 10 30 60 70 FMY 78 96 79 94 / 10 10 20 50 GIF 76 95 76 93 / 10 50 40 80 SRQ 80 94 80 92 / 10 20 60 70 BKV 75 93 76 92 / 40 50 60 70 SPG 81 92 81 91 / 10 30 60 70
Sea Breeze Thunderstorm Regime For Thursday: 8 Sea Breeze Thunderstorm Regime For Friday: 8
For additional information on sea breeze regimes, go to: https:// www.weather.gov/tbw/ThunderstormClimatology
TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
Gulf waters...None.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| VENF1 - Venice, FL | 5 mi | 40 min | NW 8G | 86°F | 30.09 | 76°F | ||
| PMAF1 | 35 mi | 52 min | 85°F | 90°F | 30.12 | |||
| MTBF1 | 37 mi | 52 min | NNW 6G | 85°F | 30.09 | 74°F | ||
| 42098 | 39 mi | 40 min | 86°F | 89°F | 2 ft | |||
| SAPF1 - 8726520 - St. Petersburg, FL | 44 mi | 52 min | WNW 4.1G | 86°F | 88°F | 30.08 | ||
| FMRF1 - 8725520 - Fort Myers, FL | 47 mi | 52 min | N 1.9G | 85°F | 91°F | 30.12 |
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