Melbourne Florida for 09-16-2024

Alright folks, let's dive into the Coastal Waters Forecast for East Central Florida brought to you by the National Weather Service in Melbourne. If you're heading out, you might want to listen up.

For areas stretching from Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet, we are looking at some interesting conditions out there. Expect scattered showers and lightning storms popping up daily. Why, you ask? Well, blame it on those onshore long period swells coming from low pressure off the South Carolina coast. It's going to make boating a bit tricky, so be cautious through early this week.

Now, let's talk specifics, starting with Flagler Beach to the Volusia-Brevard County Line within 0-20 nautical miles. We've got a Small Craft Advisory in effect until this afternoon. Today, expect northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming north later, with seas ranging from 5 to 7 feet, sometimes reaching up to 9 feet. Waves will be choppy with a potential for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.

Looking ahead to Tuesday, winds will calm down a bit from the north, transitioning to the east in the afternoon. Seas will lower to 3 to 4 feet, but keep an ear out for a chance of more showers and thunderstorms rolling in during the afternoon and evening.

For more detailed forecasts for different areas along the coast, be sure to check out the full report available via the link in our show notes.

That's all for now, folks. Stay safe out there and keep an eye on the weather changes. Thank you for listening and make sure to subscribe to never miss an update.