Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Hosford, FL
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Marine Forecasts
NOTE: Zones updated 4/16/2026. Some zones changed. Use Edit if needed.
GMZ730 Apalachee Bay Or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach To Ochlockonee River Fl Out To 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 Suwannee River To Apalachicola Fl From 20 To 60 Nm- 850 Pm Est Fri Nov 6 2026
Rest of tonight - Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots far offshore late this evening and overnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 3 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
Saturday - North winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: north 2 feet at 4 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
Saturday night - North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: north 1 foot at 3 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
Sunday - North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less. Wave detail: north 1 foot at 3 seconds. Protected waters a light chop.
Sunday night - North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast after midnight. Waves 1 foot or less. Wave detail: north 1 foot at 3 seconds. Protected waters a light chop.
Monday - Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Wave detail: northeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. Protected waters a light chop.
Monday night - Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Protected waters a light chop.
Tuesday - East winds 5 to 10 knots, diminishing to around 5 knots in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. Protected waters a light chop.
Tuesday night - North winds around 5 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Protected waters smooth.
Wednesday - North winds around 5 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Protected waters smooth.
Wednesday night - Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Protected waters a light chop.
GMZ700 Synopsis For The Suwannee River To Okaloosa-walton County Line Out To 60 Nm 850 Pm Est Fri Nov 6 2026
Synopsis -
following the passage of the cold front earlier this evening, winds have shifted northwesterly and become more northerly through the night. Wind speeds in our western waters will rise to cautionary levels through the night into the morning hours. Seas are expected to increase through the night ranging from 1-3 feet. Gentle to moderate breezes will become more northeasterly Sunday into Monday as high pressure slides into the central and eastern parts of the us.
following the passage of the cold front earlier this evening, winds have shifted northwesterly and become more northerly through the night. Wind speeds in our western waters will rise to cautionary levels through the night into the morning hours. Seas are expected to increase through the night ranging from 1-3 feet. Gentle to moderate breezes will become more northeasterly Sunday into Monday as high pressure slides into the central and eastern parts of the us.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Hosford, FL

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| Panacea Click for Map Fri -- 12:04 AM EST 3.58 feet High Tide Fri -- 04:24 AM EST Moonrise Fri -- 06:31 AM EST 0.16 feet Low Tide Fri -- 06:55 AM EST Sunrise Fri -- 12:54 PM EST 3.51 feet High Tide Fri -- 04:03 PM EST Moonset Fri -- 05:46 PM EST Sunset Fri -- 06:38 PM EST 1.26 feet Low Tide Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Panacea, Dickerson Bay, Apalachee Bay, Florida, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 3.6 |
| 1 am |
| 3.4 |
| 2 am |
| 2.9 |
| 3 am |
| 2.2 |
| 4 am |
| 1.3 |
| 5 am |
| 0.6 |
| 6 am |
| 0.2 |
| 7 am |
| 0.2 |
| 8 am |
| 0.6 |
| 9 am |
| 1.2 |
| 10 am |
| 2 |
| 11 am |
| 2.8 |
| 12 pm |
| 3.3 |
| 1 pm |
| 3.5 |
| 2 pm |
| 3.3 |
| 3 pm |
| 2.8 |
| 4 pm |
| 2.2 |
| 5 pm |
| 1.7 |
| 6 pm |
| 1.3 |
| 7 pm |
| 1.3 |
| 8 pm |
| 1.5 |
| 9 pm |
| 2 |
| 10 pm |
| 2.7 |
| 11 pm |
| 3.2 |
| St. Marks Click for Map Fri -- 12:35 AM EST 3.71 feet High Tide Fri -- 04:23 AM EST Moonrise Fri -- 06:54 AM EST Sunrise Fri -- 07:03 AM EST 0.40 feet Low Tide Fri -- 01:29 PM EST 3.29 feet High Tide Fri -- 04:02 PM EST Moonset Fri -- 05:45 PM EST Sunset Fri -- 06:59 PM EST 1.28 feet Low Tide Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
St. Marks, Wakulla River, Apalachee Bay, Florida, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 3.7 |
| 1 am |
| 3.7 |
| 2 am |
| 3.4 |
| 3 am |
| 2.8 |
| 4 am |
| 2 |
| 5 am |
| 1.3 |
| 6 am |
| 0.6 |
| 7 am |
| 0.4 |
| 8 am |
| 0.6 |
| 9 am |
| 1 |
| 10 am |
| 1.7 |
| 11 am |
| 2.4 |
| 12 pm |
| 2.9 |
| 1 pm |
| 3.2 |
| 2 pm |
| 3.2 |
| 3 pm |
| 2.9 |
| 4 pm |
| 2.5 |
| 5 pm |
| 1.9 |
| 6 pm |
| 1.5 |
| 7 pm |
| 1.3 |
| 8 pm |
| 1.5 |
| 9 pm |
| 2 |
| 10 pm |
| 2.6 |
| 11 pm |
| 3.3 |
Area Discussion for Tallahassee, FL
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FXUS62 KTAE 070501 AFDTAE
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1201 AM EST Sat Nov 7 2026
New AVIATION
KEY MESSAGES
Updated at 1201 AM EST Sat Nov 7 2026
- Notably drier and cooler weather arrives this weekend and persists into next week. Chilly nights & mornings are in store beginning Saturday evening.
UPDATE
Issued at 850 PM EST Fri Nov 6 2026
Forecast is generally on track. Only made a few minor adjustments to show current conditions.
.SHORT TERM & LONG TERM...
(This Evening through next Thursday)
Issued at 219 PM EST Fri Nov 6 2026
Clearing skies and cooler temps in store as a lingering cold front finally exits the forecast area. High temperatures will drop to the low to mid 70s through the weekend, then struggling to break 80 in a few spots next week. Lows also dropping post- frontal, ranging mid 40s to mid 50s through early next week. Mid to late next week a system in the area may reinforce cooler temps or bring the chance of precip back. Until then, drier and cooler temps will prevail.
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1201 AM EST Sat Nov 7 2026
VFR conditions continue through the TAF period with a light northwesterly breeze.
MARINE
Issued at 850 PM EST Fri Nov 6 2026
Following the passage of the cold front earlier this evening, winds have shifted northwesterly and become more northerly through the night. Wind speeds in our western waters will rise to Cautionary levels through the night into the morning hours. Seas are expected to increase through the night ranging from 1-3 feet.
Gentle to moderate breezes will become more northeasterly Sunday into Monday as high pressure slides into the central and eastern parts of the US.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 219 PM EST Fri Nov 6 2026
Scattered showers are exiting the forecast area as a cold front slowly pushes east. Transport winds will now become westerly to northwesterly around 10-15 mph behind the front, then turn northerly to northeasterly over the weekend. Drier air will also move in, though RH values should stay above critical levels.
Dispersions will be fair to good each afternoon.
HYDROLOGY
Issued at 219 PM EST Fri Nov 6 2026
No hydrological concerns are expected through the forecast period.
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 49 76 51 78 / 0 0 0 0 Panama City 48 73 50 76 / 0 0 0 0 Dothan 42 72 43 75 / 0 0 0 0 Albany 45 73 45 76 / 0 0 0 0 Valdosta 49 75 47 76 / 0 0 0 0 Cross City 51 79 51 79 / 0 0 0 0 Apalachicola 52 72 54 74 / 0 0 0 0
TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
GA...None.
AL...None.
GM...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1201 AM EST Sat Nov 7 2026
New AVIATION
KEY MESSAGES
Updated at 1201 AM EST Sat Nov 7 2026
- Notably drier and cooler weather arrives this weekend and persists into next week. Chilly nights & mornings are in store beginning Saturday evening.
UPDATE
Issued at 850 PM EST Fri Nov 6 2026
Forecast is generally on track. Only made a few minor adjustments to show current conditions.
.SHORT TERM & LONG TERM...
(This Evening through next Thursday)
Issued at 219 PM EST Fri Nov 6 2026
Clearing skies and cooler temps in store as a lingering cold front finally exits the forecast area. High temperatures will drop to the low to mid 70s through the weekend, then struggling to break 80 in a few spots next week. Lows also dropping post- frontal, ranging mid 40s to mid 50s through early next week. Mid to late next week a system in the area may reinforce cooler temps or bring the chance of precip back. Until then, drier and cooler temps will prevail.
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1201 AM EST Sat Nov 7 2026
VFR conditions continue through the TAF period with a light northwesterly breeze.
MARINE
Issued at 850 PM EST Fri Nov 6 2026
Following the passage of the cold front earlier this evening, winds have shifted northwesterly and become more northerly through the night. Wind speeds in our western waters will rise to Cautionary levels through the night into the morning hours. Seas are expected to increase through the night ranging from 1-3 feet.
Gentle to moderate breezes will become more northeasterly Sunday into Monday as high pressure slides into the central and eastern parts of the US.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 219 PM EST Fri Nov 6 2026
Scattered showers are exiting the forecast area as a cold front slowly pushes east. Transport winds will now become westerly to northwesterly around 10-15 mph behind the front, then turn northerly to northeasterly over the weekend. Drier air will also move in, though RH values should stay above critical levels.
Dispersions will be fair to good each afternoon.
HYDROLOGY
Issued at 219 PM EST Fri Nov 6 2026
No hydrological concerns are expected through the forecast period.
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 49 76 51 78 / 0 0 0 0 Panama City 48 73 50 76 / 0 0 0 0 Dothan 42 72 43 75 / 0 0 0 0 Albany 45 73 45 76 / 0 0 0 0 Valdosta 49 75 47 76 / 0 0 0 0 Cross City 51 79 51 79 / 0 0 0 0 Apalachicola 52 72 54 74 / 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 |
| APXF1 - Apalachicola Reserve, FL | 39 mi | 75 min | N 6 | 68°F | 29.98 | 60°F | ||
| APCF1 - 8728690 - Apalachicola, FL | 44 mi | 45 min | N 7G | 66°F | 76°F | 29.96 |
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