Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Horseshoe Beach, FL
 | Sunrise 7:38 AM Sunset 7:08 PM Moonrise 9:29 AM Moonset 7:50 PM |
Marine Forecasts
NOTE: Zones updated 4/16/2026. Some zones changed. Use Edit if needed.
GMZ775 Expires:202610131500;;016020 Fzus52 Ktae 130840 Cwftae
coastal waters forecast for florida national weather service tallahassee fl 440 am edt Tue oct 13 2026
gulf coastal waters from the mouth of the suwannee river to okaloosa-walton county line out to 60 nm.
seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves - .along with the occasional height of the average highest 1/10 of the waves.
gmz730-751-752-755-765-770-772-775-131500- apalachee bay or coastal waters from keaton beach to ochlockonee river fl out to 20 nm- coastal waters from mexico beach to okaloosa walton county line fl out 20 nm- coastal waters from mexico beach to apalachicola fl out 20 nm- coastal waters from ochlockonee river to apalachicola fl out to 20 nm- coastal waters from suwannee river to keaton beach fl out 20 nm- waters from mexico beach to okaloosa walton county line fl from 20 to 60 nm- waters from apalachicola to mexico beach fl from 20 to 60 nm- waters from suwannee river to apalachicola fl from 20 to 60 nm- 440 am edt Tue oct 13 2026 /340 am cdt Tue oct 13 2026/
Today - Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north late. Waves 1 foot or less. Wave detail: north 1 foot at 3 seconds. Protected waters a light chop.
Tonight - Northeast winds around 5 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Wave detail: northeast 1 foot at 2 seconds. Protected waters smooth.
Wednesday and Wednesday night - East winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Wave detail: east 1 foot at 2 seconds. Protected waters a light chop.
Thursday and Thursday night - East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. Protected waters a light chop.
Friday - Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north in the afternoon. Seas 1 or 2 feet. Protected waters a light chop. A slight chance of showers in the morning.
Friday night - Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north 20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas building to 2 to 4 feet. Protected waters rough.
Saturday - Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Protected waters very rough.
Saturday night - Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, building to 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet after midnight. Protected waters very rough.
coastal waters forecast for florida national weather service tallahassee fl 440 am edt Tue oct 13 2026
gulf coastal waters from the mouth of the suwannee river to okaloosa-walton county line out to 60 nm.
seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves - .along with the occasional height of the average highest 1/10 of the waves.
gmz730-751-752-755-765-770-772-775-131500- apalachee bay or coastal waters from keaton beach to ochlockonee river fl out to 20 nm- coastal waters from mexico beach to okaloosa walton county line fl out 20 nm- coastal waters from mexico beach to apalachicola fl out 20 nm- coastal waters from ochlockonee river to apalachicola fl out to 20 nm- coastal waters from suwannee river to keaton beach fl out 20 nm- waters from mexico beach to okaloosa walton county line fl from 20 to 60 nm- waters from apalachicola to mexico beach fl from 20 to 60 nm- waters from suwannee river to apalachicola fl from 20 to 60 nm- 440 am edt Tue oct 13 2026 /340 am cdt Tue oct 13 2026/
GMZ700 Synopsis For The Suwannee River To Okaloosa-walton County Line Out To 60 Nm 440 Am Edt Tue Oct 13 2026
Synopsis -
gentle northeast to easterly breezes will prevail through Friday. On Friday night, a cold front will blast across the waters, ushering in sharp increase to strong or near-gale northerlies.
gentle northeast to easterly breezes will prevail through Friday. On Friday night, a cold front will blast across the waters, ushering in sharp increase to strong or near-gale northerlies.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Horseshoe Beach, FL
NEW! Add second zone forecast
| Pepperfish Keys Click for Map Tue -- 03:29 AM EDT 3.68 feet High Tide Tue -- 07:33 AM EDT Sunrise Tue -- 10:26 AM EDT Moonrise Tue -- 10:44 AM EDT -0.01 feet Low Tide Tue -- 04:56 PM EDT 3.12 feet High Tide Tue -- 07:05 PM EDT Sunset Tue -- 08:47 PM EDT Moonset Tue -- 10:33 PM EDT 1.56 feet Low Tide Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Pepperfish Keys, Florida, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 2.1 |
| 1 am |
| 2.7 |
| 2 am |
| 3.3 |
| 3 am |
| 3.6 |
| 4 am |
| 3.6 |
| 5 am |
| 3.3 |
| 6 am |
| 2.7 |
| 7 am |
| 2 |
| 8 am |
| 1.2 |
| 9 am |
| 0.5 |
| 10 am |
| 0.1 |
| 11 am |
| -0 |
| 12 pm |
| 0.3 |
| 1 pm |
| 1 |
| 2 pm |
| 1.7 |
| 3 pm |
| 2.5 |
| 4 pm |
| 3 |
| 5 pm |
| 3.1 |
| 6 pm |
| 3 |
| 7 pm |
| 2.7 |
| 8 pm |
| 2.3 |
| 9 pm |
| 1.9 |
| 10 pm |
| 1.6 |
| 11 pm |
| 1.6 |
| Suwannee River entrance Click for Map Tue -- 03:23 AM EDT 3.68 feet High Tide Tue -- 07:32 AM EDT Sunrise Tue -- 10:25 AM EDT Moonrise Tue -- 10:38 AM EDT -0.01 feet Low Tide Tue -- 04:50 PM EDT 3.12 feet High Tide Tue -- 07:04 PM EDT Sunset Tue -- 08:46 PM EDT Moonset Tue -- 10:27 PM EDT 1.56 feet Low Tide Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Suwannee River entrance, Florida, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 2.1 |
| 1 am |
| 2.8 |
| 2 am |
| 3.3 |
| 3 am |
| 3.7 |
| 4 am |
| 3.6 |
| 5 am |
| 3.2 |
| 6 am |
| 2.6 |
| 7 am |
| 1.9 |
| 8 am |
| 1.1 |
| 9 am |
| 0.5 |
| 10 am |
| 0.1 |
| 11 am |
| 0 |
| 12 pm |
| 0.4 |
| 1 pm |
| 1 |
| 2 pm |
| 1.8 |
| 3 pm |
| 2.5 |
| 4 pm |
| 3 |
| 5 pm |
| 3.1 |
| 6 pm |
| 3 |
| 7 pm |
| 2.6 |
| 8 pm |
| 2.2 |
| 9 pm |
| 1.8 |
| 10 pm |
| 1.6 |
| 11 pm |
| 1.6 |
FXUS62 KTAE 131735 AFDTAE
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 135 PM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026
New AVIATION
KEY MESSAGES
Updated at 134 PM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026
- Above normal temperatures in the mid-80s to near 90 for this work week with little to no chance for rain expected.
- Marine conditions will quickly deteriorate on Friday night following passage of a sharp cold front.
SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM
(Today through Monday)
Issued at 217 AM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026
Deep layer high pressure remains over the region through midweek.
The pattern should become more favorable for fog around sunrise each morning as the low-level flow becomes more southeast through Friday. Highs will be above normal in the mid-80s to around 90 through Friday with some humidity in the air as well. Cannot rule out a brief shower on Thursday or Friday mainly closer to the coast. A strong but dry cold frontal passage is on tap late this week, with a much cooler and less humid air mass this weekend.
with temperatures currently forecast in the 70s for highs.
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 134 PM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026
A dry and stable air mass will lead to clear skies and light winds. Shallow moisture near the surface will bring potential for mist and low clouds around sunrise on Wednesday, mainly for VLD and ABY.
MARINE
Issued at 652 AM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026
Gentle northeast to easterly breezes will prevail through Friday.
On Friday night, a cold front will blast across the waters, ushering in sharp increase to strong or near-gale northerlies.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 217 AM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026
Fair dispersions are expected each afternoon. Dry conditions are expected to continue with minRH percentage values in the mid-30s to low 40s. Light northeast transport winds of 5-10 mph can be expected through Wednesday, becoming more southeasterly Thursday.
Temperatures will be in the upper 80s to around 90 this week. No rain is expected for the next several days.
HYDROLOGY
Issued at 217 AM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026
With the recent rainfall, several rivers are observed/forecast in action stage, with no rainfall over the next several days.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation is not requested. However, spotters are always encouraged to safely report significant weather conditions when they occur by calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Tallahassee 65 89 65 88 / 0 0 0 0 Panama City 67 87 68 86 / 0 0 0 0 Dothan 63 87 64 86 / 0 0 0 0 Albany 63 88 64 87 / 0 0 0 0 Valdosta 63 88 63 87 / 0 0 0 0 Cross City 64 87 64 87 / 0 0 0 0 Apalachicola 69 83 70 82 / 0 0 0 0
TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
GA...None.
AL...None.
GM...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 135 PM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026
New AVIATION
KEY MESSAGES
Updated at 134 PM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026
- Above normal temperatures in the mid-80s to near 90 for this work week with little to no chance for rain expected.
- Marine conditions will quickly deteriorate on Friday night following passage of a sharp cold front.
SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM
(Today through Monday)
Issued at 217 AM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026
Deep layer high pressure remains over the region through midweek.
The pattern should become more favorable for fog around sunrise each morning as the low-level flow becomes more southeast through Friday. Highs will be above normal in the mid-80s to around 90 through Friday with some humidity in the air as well. Cannot rule out a brief shower on Thursday or Friday mainly closer to the coast. A strong but dry cold frontal passage is on tap late this week, with a much cooler and less humid air mass this weekend.
with temperatures currently forecast in the 70s for highs.
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 134 PM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026
A dry and stable air mass will lead to clear skies and light winds. Shallow moisture near the surface will bring potential for mist and low clouds around sunrise on Wednesday, mainly for VLD and ABY.
MARINE
Issued at 652 AM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026
Gentle northeast to easterly breezes will prevail through Friday.
On Friday night, a cold front will blast across the waters, ushering in sharp increase to strong or near-gale northerlies.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 217 AM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026
Fair dispersions are expected each afternoon. Dry conditions are expected to continue with minRH percentage values in the mid-30s to low 40s. Light northeast transport winds of 5-10 mph can be expected through Wednesday, becoming more southeasterly Thursday.
Temperatures will be in the upper 80s to around 90 this week. No rain is expected for the next several days.
HYDROLOGY
Issued at 217 AM EDT Tue Oct 13 2026
With the recent rainfall, several rivers are observed/forecast in action stage, with no rainfall over the next several days.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation is not requested. However, spotters are always encouraged to safely report significant weather conditions when they occur by calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Tallahassee 65 89 65 88 / 0 0 0 0 Panama City 67 87 68 86 / 0 0 0 0 Dothan 63 87 64 86 / 0 0 0 0 Albany 63 88 64 87 / 0 0 0 0 Valdosta 63 88 63 87 / 0 0 0 0 Cross City 64 87 64 87 / 0 0 0 0 Apalachicola 69 83 70 82 / 0 0 0 0
TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
GA...None.
AL...None.
GM...None.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| KTNF1 - Keaton Beach, FL | 47 mi | 27 min | NE 4.1G | 88°F | 30.05 | 60°F | ||
| CDRF1 - Cedar Key, FL | 49 mi | 27 min | SW 5.1G | 82°F | 30.03 | 70°F | ||
| CKYF1 | 49 mi | 49 min | WSW 7G | 79°F | 30.07 |
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