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Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of America
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
938 PM EST Fri Jan 30 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.

GMZ047-311345-
SE Gulf of America from 22N to 26N E of 87W including Straits of
Florida-
938 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.OVERNIGHT...S of 24N, NW winds 10 kt. N of 24N, W to NW winds
10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt late. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
Scattered showers.
.SAT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt in the
afternoon.  Seas 7 to 10 ft in W swell, building to 10 to 15 ft in
NW swell early in the afternoon. Scattered showers.
.SAT NIGHT...NW to N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft in NW to N
swell.
.SUN...NW to N winds 25 to 35 kt early, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
in the afternoon. Seas 10 to 14 ft, subsiding to 8 to 11 ft in the
afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft in NW to N swell.
.MON...N to NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TUE...NE to E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.WED...S of 24N, E to SE winds 10 kt early in the morning,
becoming variable less than 5 kt. N of 24N, SE to S winds 10 kt.
Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 10 kt S of 24N, and SW to W 15 to 20 kt N
of 24N. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

$$
Bahamas
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
925 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the SW N Atlantic from 19N to 31N W
of 55W including Bahamas.

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.

AMZ075-311430-
Northern Bahamas from 24N to 27N-
925 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.OVERNIGHT...In the open Atlc waters, E to SE winds 15 to 20 kt,
shifting to SW 10 to 15 kt late. Elsewhere, SE winds
10 to 15 kt, shifting to W to NW late. Seas 5 to 7 ft in NE to E
swell. Scattered showers.
.SAT...W to NW winds 15 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt early in
the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft in W to
NW swell.
.SUN...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft in NW swell.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft in NW swell.
.MON...NW to N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft in NW to N
swell.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft in N swell.
.TUE...N to NE winds 10 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft in N swell.
.TUE NIGHT...NE to E winds 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft in N swell.
.WED...E winds 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft in N to NE swell.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
1250 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

GMZ656-657-676-311200-
/O.UPG.KMFL.GL.A.0001.260131T1800Z-260201T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.GL.W.0002.260131T1500Z-260201T1800Z/
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-
1250 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 9 to 14 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 10 AM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Baxter
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
1250 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

AMZ650-651-670-671-311200-
/O.UPG.KMFL.GL.A.0001.260131T1800Z-260201T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.GL.W.0002.260131T1500Z-260201T1800Z/
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-
1250 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 9 to 14 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 10 AM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
1250 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

AMZ630-311200-
/O.UPG.KMFL.GL.A.0001.260201T0000Z-260201T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.GL.W.0002.260131T1800Z-260201T1200Z/
Biscayne Bay-
1250 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt wind gusts up to 40 knots.

* WHERE...Biscayne Bay.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1049 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

GMZ830-836-850-853-856-870-873-876-011500-
/O.UPG.KTBW.GL.A.0001.260131T1500Z-260201T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.GL.W.0001.260131T1500Z-260201T1500Z/
Tampa Bay waters-Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
1049 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots
  and seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

* WHERE...All coastal waters.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
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