Miami Florida for 08-23-2024

Hey there folks, it's time for your Florida Coastal Waters Forecast coming straight from the National Weather Service in Miami. Get ready for some nautical knowledge to keep you in the loop.

For those cruising from Jupiter Inlet to Ocean Reef out to 60 nautical miles, and from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee out 20 nautical miles, including Biscayne Bay and Lake Okeechobee, here's what you need to know.

Today, expect those easterly winds at a cool 5 to 10 knots, with the seas reaching about 2 to 3 feet. Keep an eye out for some showers and thunderstorms popping up, so don't forget your rain gear if you're hitting the waters.

Tonight, the winds pick up a bit to 10 to 15 knots, with seas rising to 2 to 4 feet, occasionally hitting 5 feet. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, so cozy up onboard and enjoy the sound of rain on the water.

Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday brings more easterly winds at around 10 knots, with seas at 2 to 3 feet. Showers and storms are likely, so keep that umbrella handy.

As we sail into Saturday night, the easterly winds maintain their strength at 10 to 15 knots, with seas sticking to 2 to 3 feet. Showers and thunderstorms remain likely, so stay weather-aware out there.

Sunday keeps the trend going with easterly winds at 10 to 15 knots and seas at 2 to 3 feet. Showers are likely with a chance of thunderstorms dancing in the forecast.

From Sunday night through Tuesday, expect those easterly winds to continue at 10 to 15 knots. Seize the chance for a bit of rain as showers and thunderstorms remain a possibility.

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