Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Tampa, FL
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Marine Forecasts
NOTE: Zones updated 4/16/2026. Some zones changed. Use Edit if needed.
GMZ830 Tampa Bay Waters- 404 Pm Edt Sun Jun 28 2026
Tonight - North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms early this evening.
Monday - East winds around 5 knots, becoming west in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of showers and Thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Monday night - Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms in the evening.
Tuesday - North winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and Thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Tuesday night - North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. Showers and Thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening.
Wednesday - Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. Showers and Thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Wednesday night - East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. Showers and Thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening.
Thursday - East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and Thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Thursday night - Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of showers and Thunderstorms.
Friday - Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. A chance of showers and Thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and Thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
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- 404 Pm Edt Sun Jun 28 2026
Synopsis - Pleasant boating conditions are expected this week with winds around 10 knots or less and seas 2 feet or less. The only marine hazard will be some scattered to occasionally numerous showers and Thunderstorms, which may produce gusty winds and locally rough seas especially around mid-week.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Tampa, FL

NEW! Add second zone forecast
| CSX Rockport Click for Map Sun -- 05:08 AM EDT Moonset Sun -- 05:58 AM EDT 1.81 feet High Tide Sun -- 06:36 AM EDT Sunrise Sun -- 06:57 AM EDT 1.80 feet Low Tide Sun -- 12:55 PM EDT 2.98 feet High Tide Sun -- 07:50 PM EDT Moonrise Sun -- 08:29 PM EDT Sunset Sun -- 09:15 PM EDT -0.20 feet Low Tide Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
CSX Rockport, McKay Bay entrance, Florida, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 0.9 |
| 1 am |
| 1.3 |
| 2 am |
| 1.6 |
| 3 am |
| 1.8 |
| 4 am |
| 1.8 |
| 5 am |
| 1.8 |
| 6 am |
| 1.8 |
| 7 am |
| 1.8 |
| 8 am |
| 1.8 |
| 9 am |
| 2.1 |
| 10 am |
| 2.4 |
| 11 am |
| 2.7 |
| 12 pm |
| 2.9 |
| 1 pm |
| 3 |
| 2 pm |
| 2.9 |
| 3 pm |
| 2.6 |
| 4 pm |
| 2.1 |
| 5 pm |
| 1.6 |
| 6 pm |
| 1 |
| 7 pm |
| 0.5 |
| 8 pm |
| 0 |
| 9 pm |
| -0.2 |
| 10 pm |
| -0.1 |
| 11 pm |
| 0.2 |
Tide / Current for Cut C Channel, Marker 21, Hillsborough Bay (depth 15 ft), Tampa Bay, Florida Current
| Cut C Channel Click for Map Flood direction 7 true Ebb direction 183 true Sun -- 01:56 AM EDT 0.46 knots Max Flood Sun -- 05:09 AM EDT Moonset Sun -- 05:34 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack Sun -- 06:05 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack Sun -- 06:14 AM EDT -0.01 knots Max Ebb Sun -- 06:36 AM EDT Sunrise Sun -- 11:26 AM EDT 0.29 knots Max Flood Sun -- 01:17 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack Sun -- 07:11 PM EDT -0.27 knots Max Ebb Sun -- 07:50 PM EDT Moonrise Sun -- 08:29 PM EDT Sunset Sun -- 09:52 PM EDT 0.00 knots Slack Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Cut C Channel, Marker 21, Hillsborough Bay (depth 15 ft), Tampa Bay, Florida Current, knots
| 12 am |
| 0.4 |
| 1 am |
| 0.4 |
| 2 am |
| 0.5 |
| 3 am |
| 0.4 |
| 4 am |
| 0.2 |
| 5 am |
| 0.1 |
| 6 am |
| -0 |
| 7 am |
| 0 |
| 8 am |
| 0.1 |
| 9 am |
| 0.1 |
| 10 am |
| 0.2 |
| 11 am |
| 0.3 |
| 12 pm |
| 0.3 |
| 1 pm |
| 0.1 |
| 2 pm |
| -0.1 |
| 3 pm |
| -0.1 |
| 4 pm |
| -0.2 |
| 5 pm |
| -0.2 |
| 6 pm |
| -0.3 |
| 7 pm |
| -0.3 |
| 8 pm |
| -0.2 |
| 9 pm |
| -0.1 |
| 10 pm |
| 0 |
| 11 pm |
| 0.2 |
Area Discussion for Tampa Bay, FL
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FXUS62 KTBW 281900 AFDTBW
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 300 PM EDT Sun Jun 28 2026
New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER
KEY MESSAGES
- Daily maximum heat index values of 100-107 degrees continue this week.
- Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms each day mainly during the afternoon and evening hours.
DISCUSSION
Issued at 255 PM EDT Sun Jun 28 2026
Ridging continues over the area at the surface and aloft over the area this afternoon supporting another round of sea breeze convection through this evening. Showers and storms again likely to focus over areas from SWFL through W FL along sea breeze and outflow boundary collisions, with highest chances likely from around the I-4 corridor southward later this afternoon as the WC/ECFL sea breeze converge. This morning's TBW sounding continued to indicate near-average PWATs and relatively light winds throughout the column, and along with regional ACARS soundings indicate an increased easterly component in the SFC-3km layer winds. Therefore, while storm motions will continue to be rather slow today, the overall axis of highest PoPs may shift slightly westward over SW/WCFL compared to yesterday. Stronger convection will continue to pose an isolated hail or damaging wind gust threat but overall severe threat remains limited. Highs in the upper 80s/lower 90s coastal and lower/mid 90s inland.
Pattern aloft over the U.S. continues to amplify, with strong high pressure becoming established over the E U.S. centered north of the local area and persisting through the week. The surface ridge shifts south across the area as a frontal boundary sinks south across the E U.S. and stalls over the Srn E Seaboard/N Gulf coast into mid week. Boundary layer flow gradually shifts to W/NW on Monday then gradually veers to E/NE through Wednesday, with daily scattered to numerous showers and storms locally. Highest rain chances shift from northern/central areas on Mon-Tue to central and southern areas from Wednesday onward as light and generally easterly deep layer flow becomes established over the area. Afternoon highs continue to range from the upper 80s to mid 90s, with max heat indices in the lower/mid 100s.
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 255 PM EDT Sun Jun 28 2026
Developing afternoon SH/TSRA will persist into the evening with brief MVFR/LCL IFR impacts possible. Activity looks to diminish across northern coastal terminals early evening while lingering perhaps another hour or two for SWFL terminals as outflow pushes convection back toward the coast. Winds become light and variable overnight.
MARINE
Issued at 255 PM EDT Sun Jun 28 2026
Generally favorable marine conditions with winds around 10 knots or less and seas 2 feet or less. Showers and storms producing locally higher winds and seas will be the primary hazard through the period.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 255 PM EDT Sun Jun 28 2026
Ample moisture will maintain RHs above critical levels through the period with winds remaining below 15 mph. Daily showers and storms may produce locally erratic and gusty winds, otherwise no significant fire concerns expected.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
TPA 80 94 81 93 / 10 40 20 70 FMY 77 96 78 96 / 10 20 20 60 GIF 76 96 77 95 / 10 50 30 80 SRQ 78 94 79 95 / 10 30 10 60 BKV 75 97 76 95 / 10 30 30 80 SPG 81 94 81 94 / 10 30 20 60
Sea Breeze Thunderstorm Regime For Monday: 2 Sea Breeze Thunderstorm Regime For Tuesday: 2
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 300 PM EDT Sun Jun 28 2026
New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER
KEY MESSAGES
- Daily maximum heat index values of 100-107 degrees continue this week.
- Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms each day mainly during the afternoon and evening hours.
DISCUSSION
Issued at 255 PM EDT Sun Jun 28 2026
Ridging continues over the area at the surface and aloft over the area this afternoon supporting another round of sea breeze convection through this evening. Showers and storms again likely to focus over areas from SWFL through W FL along sea breeze and outflow boundary collisions, with highest chances likely from around the I-4 corridor southward later this afternoon as the WC/ECFL sea breeze converge. This morning's TBW sounding continued to indicate near-average PWATs and relatively light winds throughout the column, and along with regional ACARS soundings indicate an increased easterly component in the SFC-3km layer winds. Therefore, while storm motions will continue to be rather slow today, the overall axis of highest PoPs may shift slightly westward over SW/WCFL compared to yesterday. Stronger convection will continue to pose an isolated hail or damaging wind gust threat but overall severe threat remains limited. Highs in the upper 80s/lower 90s coastal and lower/mid 90s inland.
Pattern aloft over the U.S. continues to amplify, with strong high pressure becoming established over the E U.S. centered north of the local area and persisting through the week. The surface ridge shifts south across the area as a frontal boundary sinks south across the E U.S. and stalls over the Srn E Seaboard/N Gulf coast into mid week. Boundary layer flow gradually shifts to W/NW on Monday then gradually veers to E/NE through Wednesday, with daily scattered to numerous showers and storms locally. Highest rain chances shift from northern/central areas on Mon-Tue to central and southern areas from Wednesday onward as light and generally easterly deep layer flow becomes established over the area. Afternoon highs continue to range from the upper 80s to mid 90s, with max heat indices in the lower/mid 100s.
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 255 PM EDT Sun Jun 28 2026
Developing afternoon SH/TSRA will persist into the evening with brief MVFR/LCL IFR impacts possible. Activity looks to diminish across northern coastal terminals early evening while lingering perhaps another hour or two for SWFL terminals as outflow pushes convection back toward the coast. Winds become light and variable overnight.
MARINE
Issued at 255 PM EDT Sun Jun 28 2026
Generally favorable marine conditions with winds around 10 knots or less and seas 2 feet or less. Showers and storms producing locally higher winds and seas will be the primary hazard through the period.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 255 PM EDT Sun Jun 28 2026
Ample moisture will maintain RHs above critical levels through the period with winds remaining below 15 mph. Daily showers and storms may produce locally erratic and gusty winds, otherwise no significant fire concerns expected.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
TPA 80 94 81 93 / 10 40 20 70 FMY 77 96 78 96 / 10 20 20 60 GIF 76 96 77 95 / 10 50 30 80 SRQ 78 94 79 95 / 10 30 10 60 BKV 75 97 76 95 / 10 30 30 80 SPG 81 94 81 94 / 10 30 20 60
Sea Breeze Thunderstorm Regime For Monday: 2 Sea Breeze Thunderstorm Regime For Tuesday: 2
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 |
| SKCF1 | 1 mi | 51 min | S 15G | |||||
| TPAF1 - 8726694 - TPA Cruise Terminal 2, Tampa, FL | 1 mi | 51 min | SSE 9.9G | |||||
| EBEF1 | 2 mi | 51 min | 84°F | 92°F | 30.05 | |||
| OPTF1 - 8726607 - Old Port Tampa, FL | 7 mi | 51 min | NW 8G | 88°F | 30.05 | |||
| SAPF1 - 8726520 - St. Petersburg, FL | 15 mi | 51 min | SSW 12G | 81°F | 90°F | 30.04 | ||
| MTBF1 | 20 mi | 51 min | NW 8G | 78°F | 30.05 | 72°F | ||
| CWBF1 - 8726724 - Clearwater Beach, FL | 21 mi | 51 min | NW 5.1G | 88°F | 91°F | 30.06 | ||
| PMAF1 | 21 mi | 51 min | 80°F | 90°F | 30.06 | |||
| 42098 | 35 mi | 51 min | 86°F | 89°F | 1 ft |
Wind History for East Bay Causeway, FL
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Airport Reports
| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Air | DewPt | RH | inHg |
| KTPF Peter O Knight Airport US | 1 sm | 15 min | WSW 05 | 9 sm | Partly Cloudy | 86°F | 77°F | 75% | 30.03 | |
| KTPA Tampa International Airport US | 5 sm | 41 min | WNW 08 | 10 sm | Partly Cloudy | 91°F | 72°F | 53% | 30.04 | |
| KMCF MacDill Air Force Base US | 7 sm | 23 min | calm | 10 sm | Overcast | Thunderstorm in Vicinity | 88°F | 77°F | 70% | 30.03 |
| KVDF Tampa Executive Airport US | 8 sm | 15 min | N 04 | 10 sm | Clear | 88°F | 75°F | 66% | 30.04 | |
| KPIE St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport US | 13 sm | 57 min | NW 05 | 10 sm | Clear | 90°F | 73°F | 59% | 30.04 | |
| KSPG Albert Whitted Airport US | 15 sm | 3 min | WNW 06 | 10 sm | Partly Cloudy | 84°F | 81°F | 89% | 30.02 | |
| KPCM Plant City Municipal Airport US | 16 sm | 15 min | NNW 05 | 10 sm | Clear | 90°F | 73°F | 59% | 30.05 | |
| KCLW Clearwater Air Park US | 17 sm | 15 min | NW 06 | Clear | 88°F | 72°F | 59% | 30.05 |
Link to 5 hour of 5 minute data for KTPF
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for KTPF
Wind History Graph: TPF
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