Forecast as of 3:06 am EDT on March 17, 2010
Synopsis For The Coastal Waters From Bonita Beach To Suwannee River-
Synopsis
High pressure across the coastal waters is pushing east as a trough drops into the northeast Gulf waters. High pressure will follow on Thursday...then a second weaker short wave trough moves across the eastern Gulf on Thursday. High pressure establishes late Thursday and through Sunday when a frontal system approaches from the west.
Forecast as of 3:06 am EDT on March 17, 2010
Bonita Beach To Englewood Out 20 Nm-
Bonita Beach To Englewood Out 20 To 60 Nm-
Today
Northeast winds around 5 knots becoming west around 15 knots in the afternoon.. seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Chance of showers.
Tonight
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy. Slight chance of showers in the evening.
Thursday
Northwest winds around 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy. Slight chance of showers.
Thursday Night
Northwest winds around 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Friday
Northwest winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
Friday Night
Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 feet. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
Saturday
South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
Saturday Night
Southeast winds around 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
Sunday
South winds around 20 knots becoming southwest late in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy. Slight chance of showers.
Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
Fort Myers, FL 68.0°F
Naples, FL 73.0°F
Clearwater Beach, FL 63.0°F
Miami (Virginia Key), FL 70.0°F
Key West, FL 73.0°F
Date Time Tide Type Height
Marco, Big Marco River
2010-03-16 8:29 PM EDT Low Tide -0.23 feet
2010-03-17 2:28 AM EDT High Tide 1.82 feet
2010-03-17 8:45 AM EDT Low Tide 0.19 feet
2010-03-17 2:24 PM EDT High Tide 1.99 feet
2010-03-17 9:05 PM EDT Low Tide -0.34 feet
2010-03-18 3:01 AM EDT High Tide 1.73 feet
Point Ybel, San Carlos Bay Entrance
2010-03-16 8:13 PM EDT Low Tide 0.11 feet
2010-03-17 2:02 AM EDT High Tide 1.77 feet
2010-03-17 7:55 AM EDT Low Tide 0.62 feet
2010-03-17 1:47 PM EDT High Tide 2.19 feet
2010-03-17 8:51 PM EDT Low Tide -0.03 feet
2010-03-18 2:44 AM EDT High Tide 1.61 feet
Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor
2010-03-16 4:11 PM EDT High Tide 1.48 feet
2010-03-16 11:01 PM EDT Low Tide 0.01 feet
2010-03-17 4:53 AM EDT High Tide 1.31 feet
2010-03-17 10:49 AM EDT Low Tide 0.41 feet
2010-03-17 4:33 PM EDT High Tide 1.61 feet
2010-03-17 11:41 PM EDT Low Tide -0.09 feet
2010-03-18 5:39 AM EDT High Tide 1.21 feet
Venice Inlet (inside)
2010-03-16 7:49 PM EDT Low Tide 0.05 feet
2010-03-17 1:47 AM EDT High Tide 1.39 feet
2010-03-17 7:33 AM EDT Low Tide 0.46 feet
2010-03-17 1:30 PM EDT High Tide 1.73 feet
2010-03-17 8:27 PM EDT Low Tide -0.07 feet
2010-03-18 2:30 AM EDT High Tide 1.27 feet
Date Time Current Type Speed
Boca Grande Pass, Charlotte Harbor
2010-03-16 3:13 PM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2010-03-16 6:35 PM EDT Max Ebb -2.14 knots
2010-03-16 9:40 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.01 knots
2010-03-17 12:41 AM EDT Max Flood 2.51 knots
2010-03-17 4:10 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2010-03-17 6:56 AM EDT Max Ebb -1.33 knots
2010-03-17 9:24 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2010-03-17 12:33 PM EDT Max Flood 2.50 knots
2010-03-17 3:30 PM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2010-03-17 6:57 PM EDT Max Ebb -2.43 knots
2010-03-17 10:21 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2010-03-18 1:23 AM EDT Max Flood 2.47 knots
2010-03-18 5:05 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
Point Ybel (0.4 Mi. NW of)
2010-03-16 2:49 PM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2010-03-16 6:46 PM EDT Max Ebb -1.10 knots
2010-03-16 9:37 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2010-03-17 12:19 AM EDT Max Flood 1.24 knots
2010-03-17 3:49 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2010-03-17 7:08 AM EDT Max Ebb -0.67 knots
2010-03-17 9:25 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2010-03-17 12:16 PM EDT Max Flood 1.27 knots
2010-03-17 3:05 PM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2010-03-17 7:03 PM EDT Max Ebb -1.21 knots
2010-03-17 10:19 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2010-03-18 1:02 AM EDT Max Flood 1.23 knots
2010-03-18 4:43 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
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