16 NOV 2024 · Alright, folks, let's dive into the coastal waters forecast for Florida. National Weather Service Miami is painting a picture for us, so here we go!
For Atlantic coastal waters stretching from Jupiter Inlet to Ocean Reef, and Gulf coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee, we're looking at some action.
Saturday's winds will be coming in from the northeast, expected to be moderate to fresh, so hold on to your hats! This combo, along with rising seas, might stir up some marine trouble, especially for the Atlantic waters near Palm Beach County. Swells will be hitting heights of 3 to 5 feet in Palm Beach, and 1 to 3 feet elsewhere.
Now, watch out for a Small Craft Advisory in effect through Sunday afternoon for some areas with seas as high as 7 to 9 feet.
Moving along to specific areas – from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach, we're talking about northeast winds causing 5 to 7 feet of seas today, occasionally reaching 9 feet – that's some serious water action out there. Intracoastal waters will be a moderate chop.
Tonight, the waves won't give you a break, staying consistent, and into Sunday we’re looking at slightly better conditions with seas calming down to 4 to 6 feet.
Remember, Small Craft should exercise caution, especially around Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach, with seas ranging from 2 to 4 feet today.
For Lake Okeechobee and Biscayne Bay, conditions are relatively calmer with winds and chop levels being lesser than the coastal waters.
As always, safety first! Keep an eye out, and if you want more details, check out our link in the show notes.
Alrighty, folks, stay safe out there on the water, and thank you for listening. Make sure to subscribe to never miss an update.