Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of America
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
223 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of America
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
GMZ047-180730-
SE Gulf of America from 22N to 26N E of 87W including Straits of
Florida-
223 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...E to SE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.SUN...S of 24N, N winds 10 kt, shifting to NW 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. N of 24N, NW to N 25 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft in W to
NW swell, building to 7 to 11 ft in NW swell in the afternoon.
Scattered showers.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft in NW swell.
.MON...N to NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft in NW to N
swell.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft in N swell.
.TUE...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.WED...NE to E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft in NE to E
swell.
.WED NIGHT...NE to E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft in E
swell.
.THU...NE to E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of America
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
223 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of America
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
GMZ057-180730-
NE Gulf of America N of 26N E of 87W-
223 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...SW to W 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, building to 6 to
8 ft in W swell late. Scattered showers.
.SUN...NW to N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft in NW swell.
Scattered showers.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt
late. Seas 6 to 9 ft in NW swell.
.MON...N to NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N to NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE to E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.WED...NE to E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE to E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU...NE to E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
332 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
AMZ630-181600-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.260119T0000Z-260119T1500Z/
Biscayne Bay-
332 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt.
* WHERE...Biscayne Bay.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
332 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
AMZ650-651-670-671-181600-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.260118T2000Z-260120T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
332 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach
FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean
Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield
Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to
Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial
waters of Bahamas.
* WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
332 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
GMZ656-657-676-181600-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.260118T1600Z-260119T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
332 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out
20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL
out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from
20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
323 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
AMZ555-575-190600-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0005.260118T1800Z-260119T2100Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
323 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with brief gusts up to
gale force and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.
* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm and Sebastian
Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 4 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
245 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
GMZ836-190600-
/O.NEW.KTBW.SC.Y.0003.260118T1500Z-260119T0600Z/
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
245 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 30
knots and choppy waters expected.
* WHERE...Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
245 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
GMZ853-873-190600-
/O.NEW.KTBW.SC.Y.0003.260118T1300Z-260119T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
245 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out
20 NM and Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to
60 NM.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
245 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
GMZ856-876-191200-
/O.NEW.KTBW.SC.Y.0003.260118T1500Z-260119T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
245 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out
20 NM and Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to
60 NM.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
