Miami Florida for 12-17-2024

Alright folks, let's break down what's happening out on the coastal waters of Florida – sounds like a bit of a rollercoaster ride ahead!

For those sailing around Atlantic coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Ocean Reef and Gulf coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Bonita Beach, here's the scoop: Conditions are on the upswing, hazardous situations are easing up, but hey, keep an eye out! Expect choppy seas ranging from 3 to 6 feet on average. Oh, and watch out for scattered showers and some thunderstorms in the mix – especially in the Atlantic waters.

And hello, small craft advisory enthusiasts near Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach and Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef! Today, East winds at 15 to 20 miles per hour dropping to 10 to 15 miles per hour later. Sea lovers, brace yourself for 4 to 6 feet seas occasionally hitting 8 feet - that's no kiddie pool level, folks. A chance for a variety of weather too, with showers and thunderstorms making appearances.

Moving on, for those navigating from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach and surrounding areas, expect some pleasant changes with winds calming down to 5 to 10 miles per hour in the afternoon. Seas will be around 2 feet, so a smoother ride awaits. Keep an eye out for showers and a sprinkle of thunderstorms in the mix.

For Lake Okeechobee enthusiasts, get ready for some light chop with a mix of showers and maybe even a few thunderstorms. And hey, over in Biscayne Bay, it's looking gusty with showers and thunderstorms looming, so hold onto your hats, folks!

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