Miami Florida for 03-30-2025

Coastal Waters Forecast: Navigating Florida's Maritime Conditions

The National Weather Service in Miami has released a comprehensive maritime forecast for Florida's coastal waters, offering crucial insights for sailors, fishermen, and marine enthusiasts. This weekend, mariners can expect a dynamic maritime environment spanning from Jupiter Inlet to Ocean Reef and across Gulf coastal waters.

A moderate southeasterly breeze is developing across Atlantic waters, with gentle to moderate winds anticipated over Gulf regions. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely, particularly in Atlantic waters, creating potentially challenging conditions for maritime activities.

The Gulf Stream's current positioning reveals interesting geographical nuances. Its west wall has been identified approximately one nautical mile northeast of Fowey Rocks, ten nautical miles northeast of Port Everglades, and six nautical miles from key coastal landmarks like Lake Worth and Jupiter Inlet.

Small craft advisories are in effect, recommending cautious navigation. Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach will experience southeast winds ranging 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas are expected to be 3 to 4 feet, occasionally reaching 5 feet, with wave periods around 5-6 seconds.

Lake Okeechobee and Biscayne Bay will also see similar wind patterns, with southeast winds and potential afternoon thunderstorm activity. Intracoastal waters are predicted to have moderate to light chop depending on the specific region and time of day.

Looking ahead, the forecast suggests a gradual transition towards more consistent southeast winds of 15 to 20 knots by midweek, maintaining seas around 2 to 4 feet. Mariners should stay informed and prepared for potential weather shifts in these dynamic coastal waters.