Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Tampa, FL

November 28, 2023 7:01 PM EST (00:01 UTC)
Sunrise 7:00AM Sunset 5:35PM Moonrise 6:37PM Moonset 8:21AM
GMZ830 Tampa Bay Waters- 154 Pm Est Tue Nov 28 2023
.small craft exercise caution tonight...
Tonight..North winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Wednesday..Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots, becoming north 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Wednesday night..Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Thursday..East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Thursday night..East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Friday..Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Friday night..Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Saturday..South winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Saturday night..South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Sunday..South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon.
.small craft exercise caution tonight...
Tonight..North winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Wednesday..Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots, becoming north 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Wednesday night..Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Thursday..East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Thursday night..East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Friday..Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Friday night..Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Saturday..South winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Saturday night..South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Sunday..South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon.
GMZ800 Synopsis For The Coastal Waters From Bonita Beach To Suwannee River- 154 Pm Est Tue Nov 28 2023
Synopsis.. Northeast winds will remain in place through the next couple of days before turning more east and then southeast for Thursday into Friday. Overall, wind speeds will remain rather elevated, with periodic increases into the 15 to 20-knot range, so mariners should continue to exercise caution.
Synopsis.. Northeast winds will remain in place through the next couple of days before turning more east and then southeast for Thursday into Friday. Overall, wind speeds will remain rather elevated, with periodic increases into the 15 to 20-knot range, so mariners should continue to exercise caution.

Area Discussion for - Tampa Bay, FL
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FXUS62 KTBW 282323 AFDTBW
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 623 PM EST Tue Nov 28 2023
New UPDATE, AVIATION
UPDATE
Issued at 617 PM EST Tue Nov 28 2023
This week will feature very cold temperatures the next couple of mornings, then by the end of the week, the 80s return with increased humidity. So tomorrow and Thursday jackets and socks will likely be needed. By Friday, you can pull the shorts and flip flops back out. First freezing temperatures of the season likely overnight/tomorrow morning. Stay warm out there.
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 617 PM EST Tue Nov 28 2023
VFR conditions prevail, with a N/NE wind under 10kts.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
TPA 45 65 47 76 / 0 0 0 0 FMY 47 72 53 80 / 10 0 0 0 GIF 43 66 46 75 / 0 0 0 0 SRQ 45 68 47 78 / 0 0 0 0 BKV 34 64 35 74 / 0 0 0 0 SPG 50 64 53 73 / 0 0 0 0
TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...Freeze Warning from 2 AM to 8 AM EST Wednesday for Inland Levy.
Freeze Watch from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning for Inland Levy.
Gulf waters...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 623 PM EST Tue Nov 28 2023
New UPDATE, AVIATION
UPDATE
Issued at 617 PM EST Tue Nov 28 2023
This week will feature very cold temperatures the next couple of mornings, then by the end of the week, the 80s return with increased humidity. So tomorrow and Thursday jackets and socks will likely be needed. By Friday, you can pull the shorts and flip flops back out. First freezing temperatures of the season likely overnight/tomorrow morning. Stay warm out there.
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 617 PM EST Tue Nov 28 2023
VFR conditions prevail, with a N/NE wind under 10kts.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
TPA 45 65 47 76 / 0 0 0 0 FMY 47 72 53 80 / 10 0 0 0 GIF 43 66 46 75 / 0 0 0 0 SRQ 45 68 47 78 / 0 0 0 0 BKV 34 64 35 74 / 0 0 0 0 SPG 50 64 53 73 / 0 0 0 0
TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...Freeze Warning from 2 AM to 8 AM EST Wednesday for Inland Levy.
Freeze Watch from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning for Inland Levy.
Gulf waters...None.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
SKCF1 | 1 mi | 67 min | N 2.9G | |||||
TSHF1 - 8726667 - East Bay Causeway, FL | 1 mi | 73 min | NNE 4.1G | |||||
EBEF1 | 2 mi | 61 min | 56°F | 70°F | 30.19 | |||
OPTF1 - 8726607 - Old Port Tampa, FL | 7 mi | 61 min | NNE 4.1G | 56°F | 73°F | 30.20 | ||
GCTF1 | 11 mi | 61 min | 58°F | 30.17 | 34°F | |||
SAPF1 - 8726520 - St. Petersburg, FL | 15 mi | 61 min | NNE 6G | 57°F | 69°F | 30.20 | ||
MTBF1 | 20 mi | 61 min | E 6G | 57°F | 30.18 | 38°F | ||
CWBF1 - 8726724 - Clearwater Beach, FL | 21 mi | 61 min | NE 6G | 56°F | 65°F | 30.20 | ||
PMAF1 | 21 mi | 61 min | 55°F | 64°F | 30.21 | |||
FHPF1 - Fred Howard Park, FL | 24 mi | 127 min | N 6G | 58°F | 30.18 | 40°F | ||
42098 | 35 mi | 35 min | 71°F | 3 ft | ||||
ARPF1 - APK - Aripeka, FL | 37 mi | 127 min | ENE 1.9G | 56°F | 30.17 | 39°F |
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Airport Reports
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KTPF PETER O KNIGHT,FL | 1 sm | 26 min | NE 06 | 10 sm | Clear | 55°F | 37°F | 51% | 30.20 | |
KTPA TAMPA INTL,FL | 5 sm | 68 min | NNE 04 | 10 sm | Mostly Cloudy | 55°F | 36°F | 47% | 30.19 | |
KMCF MACDILL AFB,FL | 7 sm | 66 min | calm | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 54°F | 39°F | 58% | 30.15 | |
KVDF TAMPA EXECUTIVE,FL | 8 sm | 26 min | calm | 10 sm | Clear | 52°F | 45°F | 76% | 30.21 | |
KPIE ST PETECLEARWATER INTL,FL | 13 sm | 68 min | NE 05 | 10 sm | Clear | 57°F | 36°F | 44% | 30.20 | |
KSPG ALBERT WHITTED,FL | 15 sm | 68 min | NE 08 | 10 sm | Clear | 57°F | 37°F | 47% | 30.17 | |
KPCM PLANT CITY,FL | 16 sm | 26 min | calm | 10 sm | Clear | 55°F | 41°F | 58% | 30.21 | |
KCLW CLEARWATER AIR PARK,FL | 17 sm | 26 min | calm | 10 sm | Clear | 52°F | 36°F | 54% | 30.20 | |
KLAL LAKELAND LINDER INTL,FL | 23 sm | 71 min | NE 03 | 10 sm | Clear | 54°F | 36°F | 50% | 30.18 |
Wind History from TPF
(wind in knots)Tide / Current for Hillsborough Bay, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay, Florida
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Hillsborough Bay
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Tue -- 12:43 AM EST 3.26 feet High Tide
Tue -- 07:01 AM EST Sunrise
Tue -- 08:21 AM EST Moonset
Tue -- 09:20 AM EST -0.91 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 05:27 PM EST 1.70 feet High Tide
Tue -- 05:33 PM EST Sunset
Tue -- 06:36 PM EST 2.13 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 06:36 PM EST Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Tue -- 12:43 AM EST 3.26 feet High Tide
Tue -- 07:01 AM EST Sunrise
Tue -- 08:21 AM EST Moonset
Tue -- 09:20 AM EST -0.91 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 05:27 PM EST 1.70 feet High Tide
Tue -- 05:33 PM EST Sunset
Tue -- 06:36 PM EST 2.13 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 06:36 PM EST Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Hillsborough Bay, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay, Florida, Tide feet
12 am |
3.2 |
1 am |
3.2 |
2 am |
3.1 |
3 am |
2.6 |
4 am |
2 |
5 am |
1.3 |
6 am |
0.6 |
7 am |
-0.1 |
8 am |
-0.6 |
9 am |
-0.9 |
10 am |
-0.8 |
11 am |
-0.5 |
12 pm |
0 |
1 pm |
0.6 |
2 pm |
1.1 |
3 pm |
1.4 |
4 pm |
1.6 |
5 pm |
1.7 |
6 pm |
1.9 |
7 pm |
2.1 |
8 pm |
2.2 |
9 pm |
2.3 |
10 pm |
2.6 |
11 pm |
2.9 |
Old Tampa Bay Entrance (Port Tampa)
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Tue -- 01:59 AM EST -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 06:45 AM EST -1.56 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 07:01 AM EST Sunrise
Tue -- 08:21 AM EST Moonset
Tue -- 10:46 AM EST 0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 01:47 PM EST 1.26 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 05:34 PM EST Sunset
Tue -- 05:49 PM EST -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 06:37 PM EST Moonrise
Tue -- 07:15 PM EST -0.20 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 08:43 PM EST 0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 11:57 PM EST 0.93 knots Max Flood
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Tue -- 01:59 AM EST -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 06:45 AM EST -1.56 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 07:01 AM EST Sunrise
Tue -- 08:21 AM EST Moonset
Tue -- 10:46 AM EST 0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 01:47 PM EST 1.26 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 05:34 PM EST Sunset
Tue -- 05:49 PM EST -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 06:37 PM EST Moonrise
Tue -- 07:15 PM EST -0.20 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 08:43 PM EST 0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 11:57 PM EST 0.93 knots Max Flood
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Old Tampa Bay Entrance (Port Tampa), Florida Current, knots
12 am |
0.9 |
1 am |
0.5 |
2 am |
-0 |
3 am |
-0.6 |
4 am |
-1 |
5 am |
-1.4 |
6 am |
-1.5 |
7 am |
-1.6 |
8 am |
-1.5 |
9 am |
-1.1 |
10 am |
-0.6 |
11 am |
0.2 |
12 pm |
0.8 |
1 pm |
1.2 |
2 pm |
1.3 |
3 pm |
1.1 |
4 pm |
0.7 |
5 pm |
0.3 |
6 pm |
-0 |
7 pm |
-0.2 |
8 pm |
-0.1 |
9 pm |
0.1 |
10 pm |
0.4 |
11 pm |
0.8 |
Tampa Bay Area, FL,

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