Expires:202302071315;;922442 FZUS52 KTBW 070018 CWFTBW Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 718 PM EST Mon Feb 6 2023 Gulf coastal waters from Bonita Beach to the mouth of the Suwannee River out to 60 NM. Important notice to mariners...marine forecasts are issued at least four times a day. Boaters on extended trips should routinely monitor subsequent forecast issuances and updates for the latest marine weather information. The wave heights are forecast as significant wave height which is the average of the highest one-third of the waves. The highest waves may rarely be twice the significant wave height. The winds and seas near thunderstorms may be higher than forecast. GMZ830-071315- Tampa Bay waters- 718 PM EST Mon Feb 6 2023 .TONIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots late this evening and overnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. .TUESDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. .TUESDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. .WEDNESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. .THURSDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. .THURSDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers. .FRIDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. $$