Miami Florida for 09-30-2024

Alright folks, let's talk about what's going on out on the waters of Florida, from Jupiter Inlet to Bonita Beach and beyond. Here's your Coastal Waters Forecast for the Sunshine State.

It looks like we've got a gentle southerly to southeasterly breeze coming in early this week thanks to some Atlantic high pressure moving in. Keep an eye out for isolated to scattered thunderstorms popping up over the next few days.

For those of you sailing or cruising along the Gulf Stream, no hazards are in sight, which is always good news. The Gulf Stream's west wall is currently hovering a few nautical miles off the coast at various points, just so you know.

Now, let's break down today's forecast for different areas:

- Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach: Southeast winds at 5 to 10 knots, with seas around 2 feet. Intracoastal waters should be pretty calm.
- Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef: Similar conditions, with seas around 2 feet and light chop in the Intracoastal waters.
- Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach: Southeast winds at 5 to 10 knots, seas less than 2 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, increasing in the afternoon.

As we head into the middle of the week, expect some easterly winds picking up a bit, with seas bumping up to 4 to 5 feet in some areas. Keep an eye out for thunderstorms and showers in the forecast.

For detailed information on specific areas like Lake Okeechobee and Biscayne Bay, the forecast calls for smooth to light choppy conditions with chances of showers and thunderstorms throughout the week.

Remember, safety first out there on the water. And for more detailed updates, check out the National Weather Service Miami website. Thank you for listening and make sure to subscribe to never miss an update.