Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Ruskin, FL
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GMZ830 Tampa Bay Waters- 120 Pm Est Sat Nov 29 2025
.small craft advisory in effect until 7 pm est this evening - .
Tonight - East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Sunday - East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Sunday night - Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Monday - East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Monday night - East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Tuesday - South winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters choppy. Showers likely with a slight chance of Thunderstorms.
Tuesday night - West winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, becoming northwest after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Wednesday - North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Wednesday night - North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Thursday - North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.
winds and waves higher in and near Thunderstorms.
winds and waves higher in and near Thunderstorms.
GMZ800 Synopsis For The Coastal Waters From Bonita Beach To Suwannee River- 120 Pm Est Sat Nov 29 2025
Synopsis -
winds begin to decrease overnight into tomorrow however winds remain around 10-15kts into next week. Another cold front moves through Tuesday bringing a line of showers and storms.
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winds begin to decrease overnight into tomorrow however winds remain around 10-15kts into next week. Another cold front moves through Tuesday bringing a line of showers and storms.
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7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Ruskin, FL

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| Shell Point Click for Map Sat -- 01:06 AM EST Moonset Sat -- 03:14 AM EST 0.76 feet Low Tide Sat -- 07:02 AM EST Sunrise Sat -- 08:39 AM EST 1.47 feet High Tide Sat -- 01:40 PM EST Moonrise Sat -- 03:16 PM EST 0.48 feet Low Tide Sat -- 05:34 PM EST Sunset Sat -- 09:31 PM EST 1.71 feet High Tide Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Shell Point, Tampa Bay, Florida, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 1.2 |
| 1 am |
| 1 |
| 2 am |
| 0.8 |
| 3 am |
| 0.8 |
| 4 am |
| 0.8 |
| 5 am |
| 0.9 |
| 6 am |
| 1.1 |
| 7 am |
| 1.3 |
| 8 am |
| 1.4 |
| 9 am |
| 1.5 |
| 10 am |
| 1.4 |
| 11 am |
| 1.2 |
| 12 pm |
| 1 |
| 1 pm |
| 0.8 |
| 2 pm |
| 0.6 |
| 3 pm |
| 0.5 |
| 4 pm |
| 0.5 |
| 5 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 6 pm |
| 1 |
| 7 pm |
| 1.3 |
| 8 pm |
| 1.5 |
| 9 pm |
| 1.7 |
| 10 pm |
| 1.7 |
| 11 pm |
| 1.6 |
| Port Manatee Click for Map Sat -- 12:47 AM EST -0.48 knots Max Ebb Sat -- 01:07 AM EST Moonset Sat -- 03:36 AM EST 0.00 knots Slack Sat -- 06:39 AM EST 0.55 knots Max Flood Sat -- 07:02 AM EST Sunrise Sat -- 09:51 AM EST -0.00 knots Slack Sat -- 12:42 PM EST -0.51 knots Max Ebb Sat -- 01:41 PM EST Moonrise Sat -- 03:33 PM EST 0.00 knots Slack Sat -- 05:35 PM EST Sunset Sat -- 07:04 PM EST 0.82 knots Max Flood Sat -- 10:27 PM EST -0.00 knots Slack Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Port Manatee, Tampa Bay, Florida Current, knots
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| -0.4 |
| 1 am |
| -0.5 |
| 2 am |
| -0.4 |
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| -0.2 |
| 4 am |
| 0.1 |
| 5 am |
| 0.4 |
| 6 am |
| 0.5 |
| 7 am |
| 0.5 |
| 8 am |
| 0.4 |
| 9 am |
| 0.2 |
| 10 am |
| -0 |
| 11 am |
| -0.3 |
| 12 pm |
| -0.5 |
| 1 pm |
| -0.5 |
| 2 pm |
| -0.4 |
| 3 pm |
| -0.2 |
| 4 pm |
| 0.1 |
| 5 pm |
| 0.5 |
| 6 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 7 pm |
| 0.8 |
| 8 pm |
| 0.8 |
| 9 pm |
| 0.5 |
| 10 pm |
| 0.2 |
| 11 pm |
| -0.2 |
Area Discussion for Tampa Bay, FL
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FXUS62 KTBW 291819 AFDTBW
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 119 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025
New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER
KEY MESSAGES
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Saturday evening for hazardous winds and seas. Inexperienced boaters should remain out of the water until conditions improve.
- Warming trend expected over the weekend and into the first half of next week.
- The next frontal boundary moves through on Tuesday bringing the next chance of showers and storms to the area.
DISCUSSION
Issued at 1247 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025
Currently, warm, breezy conditions prevail through the area. Gusty northeast winds will begin to subside this evening. temperatures will continue to warm over the next few days bringing the highs back to the low to mid 80s throughout the region. Low temperatures will also increase to the 50s and 60s. A pattern change arrives Tuesday as another cold front passes over the area. Showers and storms will push through ahead of the cold front Tuesday morning into the afternoon. Highest chance of showers will be the nature coast and north of I4. Slightly drier and cooler air will filter in behind the front as high pressure builds back in.
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1247 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025
VFR conditions prevail with gusty, NE winds beginning to subside later this evening.
MARINE
Issued at 1247 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025
Winds begin to decrease overnight into tomorrow however winds remain around 10-15kts into next week. Another cold front moves through Tuesday bringing a line of showers and storms.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 1247 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025
Fire weather concerns remain limited as moisture continues to increase through the week. A cold front moves through Tuesday bringing a line of showers and storms. RH values will drop slightly behind the front, but will remain above critical values.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
TPA 62 83 65 83 / 0 10 10 10 FMY 63 84 65 84 / 0 0 0 0 GIF 59 82 63 82 / 0 0 0 10 SRQ 61 84 63 84 / 0 0 0 10 BKV 53 83 58 82 / 0 10 10 10 SPG 65 81 67 81 / 0 10 10 10
TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
Gulf waters...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-Tampa Bay waters-Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 119 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025
New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER
KEY MESSAGES
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Saturday evening for hazardous winds and seas. Inexperienced boaters should remain out of the water until conditions improve.
- Warming trend expected over the weekend and into the first half of next week.
- The next frontal boundary moves through on Tuesday bringing the next chance of showers and storms to the area.
DISCUSSION
Issued at 1247 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025
Currently, warm, breezy conditions prevail through the area. Gusty northeast winds will begin to subside this evening. temperatures will continue to warm over the next few days bringing the highs back to the low to mid 80s throughout the region. Low temperatures will also increase to the 50s and 60s. A pattern change arrives Tuesday as another cold front passes over the area. Showers and storms will push through ahead of the cold front Tuesday morning into the afternoon. Highest chance of showers will be the nature coast and north of I4. Slightly drier and cooler air will filter in behind the front as high pressure builds back in.
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1247 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025
VFR conditions prevail with gusty, NE winds beginning to subside later this evening.
MARINE
Issued at 1247 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025
Winds begin to decrease overnight into tomorrow however winds remain around 10-15kts into next week. Another cold front moves through Tuesday bringing a line of showers and storms.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 1247 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025
Fire weather concerns remain limited as moisture continues to increase through the week. A cold front moves through Tuesday bringing a line of showers and storms. RH values will drop slightly behind the front, but will remain above critical values.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
TPA 62 83 65 83 / 0 10 10 10 FMY 63 84 65 84 / 0 0 0 0 GIF 59 82 63 82 / 0 0 0 10 SRQ 61 84 63 84 / 0 0 0 10 BKV 53 83 58 82 / 0 10 10 10 SPG 65 81 67 81 / 0 10 10 10
TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
Gulf waters...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-Tampa Bay waters-Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| PMAF1 | 9 mi | 57 min | 73°F | 66°F | 30.18 | |||
| MTBF1 | 10 mi | 57 min | ESE 12G | 71°F | 30.17 | 57°F | ||
| OPTF1 - 8726607 - Old Port Tampa, FL | 11 mi | 57 min | ENE 7G | 72°F | 30.18 | |||
| SAPF1 - 8726520 - St. Petersburg, FL | 11 mi | 57 min | E 7G | 73°F | 68°F | 30.15 | ||
| EBEF1 | 13 mi | 57 min | 73°F | 70°F | 30.18 | |||
| TPAF1 - 8726694 - TPA Cruise Terminal 2, Tampa, FL | 14 mi | 57 min | ENE 8.9G | |||||
| CWBF1 - 8726724 - Clearwater Beach, FL | 27 mi | 57 min | ESE 11G | 72°F | 65°F | 30.16 | ||
| 42098 | 28 mi | 57 min | 70°F | 70°F | 2 ft |
Wind History for St. Petersburg, FL
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Airport Reports
| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Air | DewPt | RH | inHg |
| KMCF MACDILL AFB,FL | 10 sm | 31 min | E 16 | 10 sm | Overcast | 77°F | 57°F | 50% | 30.17 | |
| KSPG ALBERT WHITTED,FL | 11 sm | 33 min | E 10 | 10 sm | Overcast | 73°F | 64°F | 73% | 30.16 | |
| KTPA TAMPA INTL,FL | 18 sm | 33 min | E 06 | 10 sm | Mostly Cloudy | 75°F | 57°F | 54% | 30.19 | |
| KPIE ST PETECLEARWATER INTL,FL | 19 sm | 33 min | E 08G18 | 10 sm | Partly Cloudy | 75°F | 57°F | 54% | 30.18 | |
| KPCM PLANT CITY,FL | 24 sm | 11 min | E 08 | 10 sm | Overcast | 75°F | 57°F | 54% | 30.21 | |
| KSRQ SARASOTA/BRADENTON INTL,FL | 24 sm | 33 min | ENE 14G21 | 10 sm | Clear | 77°F | 57°F | 50% | 30.15 |
Link to 1 hour of 5 minute data for KMCF
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for KMCF
Wind History Graph: MCF
(wind in knots)GEOS Local Image of southeast
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