Marine Weather Net

Apalachee Bay and Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River FL out 20 NM Marine Forecast


TODAY

NE
WINDS
15 - 20
KNOTS

TONIGHT

NE
WINDS
15 - 20
KNOTS

THURSDAY

NE
WINDS
15 - 20
KNOTS

THURSDAY NIGHT

NE
WINDS
10 - 15
KNOTS

The Marine Weather Forecast In Detail:
GMZ730 Forecast Issued: 311 AM EDT Wed Oct 28 2026

SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION
Today...Northeast Winds 15 To 20 Knots, Diminishing To 10 To 15 Knots Late. Seas 2 To 3 Feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 2 Feet At 3 Seconds. Protected Waters Choppy.
Tonight...Northeast Winds 15 To 20 Knots With Gusts Up To 25 Knots. Seas 2 To 3 Feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 2 Feet At 3 Seconds. Protected Waters Choppy.
Thursday...Northeast Winds 15 To 20 Knots, Diminishing To 10 To 15 Knots In The Afternoon. Seas 2 To 3 Feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 2 Feet At 3 Seconds. Protected Waters Choppy.
Thursday Night...Northeast Winds 10 To 15 Knots. Seas Around 2 Feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 2 Feet At 3 Seconds. Protected Waters A Moderate Chop.
Friday...Northeast Winds 10 To 15 Knots With Gusts Up To 20 Knots. Seas Around 2 Feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 2 Feet At 3 Seconds. Protected Waters A Moderate Chop.
Friday Night...East Winds 10 To 15 Knots With Gusts Up To 20 Knots. Seas 2 To 3 Feet. Wave Detail: East 2 Feet At 3 Seconds. Protected Waters A Moderate Chop.
Saturday...East Winds 15 To 20 Knots. Seas 2 To 4 Feet. Protected Waters Choppy.
Saturday Night...East Winds 10 To 15 Knots, Increasing To 15 To 20 Knots After Midnight. Seas 2 To 4 Feet. Protected Waters Choppy. A Chance Of Showers With A Slight Chance Of Thunderstorms.
Sunday...East Winds 15 To 20 Knots. Seas 2 To 4 Feet. Protected Waters Choppy. A Chance Of Thunderstorms. A Chance Of Showers In The Morning, Then Showers Likely In The Afternoon.
Sunday Night...East Winds 10 To 15 Knots. Seas 2 To 4 Feet. Protected Waters A Moderate Chop. A Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms, Mainly In The Evening. Winds And Waves Higher In And Near Thunderstorms.
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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
706pm EDT Tuesday Oct 27 2026

.SHORT TERM... (This Evening through Wednesday) Issued at 118pm EDT Tuesday Oct 27 2026

Stout upper ridging overhead combined with strong surface high pressure anchored across the Eastern US maintains warm, fair weather with prevailing northeast breezes. A steady warming trend continues as high temperatures are forecast to range from the upper 70s to low 80s. A bit of NW-SE low-temperature gradient is expected tonight: low to mid 50s in SE AL, SW GA, and FL Panhandle and upper 50s to low 60s elsewhere.

Long Term
(Wednesday night through next Monday) Issued at 118pm EDT Tuesday Oct 27 2026

The warming trend continues late this week with moisture also on the rise ahead of the next frontal system developing near Mexico/Texas. Fair weather appears to mostly hold out through at least midday on Halloween, but we may see showers as early as that evening, thus potentially impacting outdoor/trick-or-treating plans.

Thereafter, rain chances increase from the west, and peak on Sunday as the apparent remnants of TC Vance (formerly of the Eastern Pacific) interacts with a plume of tropical moisture across the MS Valley. Chances for thunderstorms (some of which may be strong) also climb during this time. This disturbance should be progressive enough that precipitation diminishes markedly by Monday following its exit to our NE.

Widespread high temperatures in the low 80s are forecast through the long-term period. A slight "reprieve" in the unseasonable warmth is anticipated on Sunday as highs get knocked down a couple degrees or so. Very warm overnight low temperatures are expected with readings in the low to even mid 60s, particularly this weekend.

Marine
Issued at 118pm EDT Tuesday Oct 27 2026

Moderate to fresh northeasterly breezes will resume tonight and continue through at least Friday. The strongest winds will mainly be in the offshore waters beyond 20 nautical miles, and this is where a Small Craft Advisory continues through at least Thursday afternoon. Seas will be around 3-6 feet for the next several days.

Fire Weather
Issued at 118pm EDT Tuesday Oct 27 2026

A gradual moistening trend gets underway tomorrow, but the weather remains mostly dry through at least Saturday. Overall fire concerns appear minimal with good to fair afternoon dispersions. However, fuels will continue drying until rain returns some time early next week. Northeast winds prevail.

Hydrology
Issued at 118pm EDT Tuesday Oct 27 2026

Little to no rain precludes hydrological concerns the next few days.

NOAA Tallahassee FL Office: Watches - Warnings - Advisories
FL...None. GA...None. AL...None. GM...Small Craft Advisory until 8pm EDT /7pm CDT/ Thursday for GMZ752-755-770-772-775.