Miami Florida for 04-04-2025

Coastal Weather Alert: Challenging Conditions Ahead for Florida Mariners

Boaters and maritime enthusiasts should prepare for a weekend of active weather across Florida's coastal waters. The National Weather Service Miami forecast indicates persistent southeast winds and moderate to choppy sea conditions that will challenge small craft navigators.

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect through Saturday morning for nearshore Atlantic waters and Biscayne Bay, with winds expected to range between 15 to 20 knots. Gulf waters will experience cautionary conditions throughout the first part of the weekend.

The Gulf Stream presents additional challenges, with winds reaching 20-25 knots through Saturday morning. Its current location has been precisely mapped by the Naval Oceanographic Office, with the west wall situated just offshore from key coastal locations including Fowey Rocks, Port Everglades, and Jupiter Inlet.

Wave heights will generally range from 3 to 5 feet, occasionally reaching 6 feet in some areas. Specific regions like the waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach will experience southeast winds with southeast waves around 4-5 feet at 6-second intervals.

Intracoastal waters will remain choppy, particularly in exposed areas. Boaters should anticipate southeast winds continuing through the weekend, gradually transitioning to southern winds by Sunday and Monday.

Early next week brings a potential shift in conditions, with a chance of showers emerging Monday night and increasing likelihood of precipitation on Tuesday. Wind directions are expected to become more variable, potentially switching from southeast to southwest and then west.

Mariners are advised to monitor updated forecasts and exercise caution when planning maritime activities during this period of active coastal weather.

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