Miami Florida for 03-27-2024

Good morning, Florida boaters! It's time for your coastal waters forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service in Miami. I'm here with all the details you need to know before setting sail.

Starting off with the Atlantic coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Ocean Reef out to 60 nautical miles, and the Gulf coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee. We've got some hazardous conditions lingering in the northern Atlantic waters today, with seas ranging from 5 to 8 feet, possibly reaching up to 10 feet near the Gulf Stream. Keep an eye out for a cold front coming through on Thursday, bringing with it some strong northwesterly winds and the chance of a few thunderstorms. So, be prepared, folks!

For those closer to shore, a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through this evening, so be cautious out there. Along the coast, expect southeasterly winds at 15 to 20 knots, with gusts up to 30 knots, and seas ranging from 6 to 8 feet. Offshore in the Gulf Stream, seas will be slightly lower at 4 to 6 feet. Intracoastal waters will have a moderate chop today.

As we move into tonight, those southerly winds continue at 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas will be around 5 to 7 feet near the coast and 4 to 6 feet in the Gulf Stream. Tomorrow, we'll see a shift to southwest winds at 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Don't be surprised by gusts up to 35 knots. Seas will then range from 4 to 6 feet, occasionally reaching 8 feet.

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