Hourly Gulf Surf Report & 16-day West Florida Surf Forecast


Tuesday April 23 9:00 AM EDT Today's Wave height and wind

Surf & Beach Report Updated: 9:00 am

Aloha West Florida this is the machine with the Tuesday morning Gulf surf and beach report. Latest coastal observations into the hour. Air temperature at 60°. Water temperature at 75 °. Dry air across the region. Very pleasant outside with the dew point at 51°. The UV Index is (9) very high today. Currently northeast winds 6 to 8 knots on Venice Beach; Incomming tide at 1.7 ↑ ft...(more.) Clearwater beach northeast winds 8 to 11 knots; Incomming tide 2.0 ↑ ft...(more.) . Sunset is at 7:59 pm. The moon phase is Full Moon at 100% illumination. Tides just after a Full Moon are know as Spring Tides. Next phase is Waning Gibbous. Surf is down into the morning. Wave height 2.6 ft (NE 50°) at the Egmont Channel. Dominant wave period at 4 seconds. The Swellmachine's 16 day surf forecast shows chances for waves on Tuesday 4-23. Wave heights peak out around 2.6 feet at 5.17 seconds. Also, a chance of glassy surf with easterly winds on this day. Serious about surfing the Gulf, check out the Swellmachine's 16 day free forecast.

Planning on beach or watersport activities today; 11 hours and 15 minutes till Last Light.

Check out the full East Florida Surf forecast, weather forecast, marine forecast, buoy observations, beach cams, watches and warnings. The Swellmachine currently posting (EFL) surf: Overhead. Onshore winds in the mix.

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The Swellmachine is always updated bringing visitors cutting-edge Twenty-Four hour a day coverage of Florida Gulf surf & beach conditions. Swellmachine website users are kept up to date; Without ever having to wait on posts and updates. Even if they wake up well before the crack of dawn; no problem here. Swellmachine has got it all covered. Hey; the latest update was at 9:00 am. Want to score the elusive Gulf surf & increase enjoyment of local beaches? Stay tuned to the Swellmachine's report, the Free 16-day West Florida Surf Forecast, Marine Forecast, Weather Forecast, Marine Alerts and Weather Alerts. Also check out the latest buoy data, weather observations, tides, Sunrise, Sunsets and more. All on this page. Have a great day.

6-day Gulf Surf, Wind, Wave & Tide Forecast

In addition to up to the minute comprehensive reporting. Take a look into the future with the Swellmachine's free 6-day model based beginners surf analysis and 16 day pro surf forecast. The beginners forecast breaks it down into an easy to read format by counties; the following have their own local page. Check out the forecast:

16 Day Surf Forecast

Pro wind and wave forecast. The breakdown below is more in-depth and covers 16 days for advanced users

Forecast for Tuesday 23rd of April 2024 thru Tuesday 30th of April 2024

West Florida Surf Report 1-8 Day for wind and waves.

Forecast for Wednesday 1st of May 2024 thru Wednesday 8th of May 2024

West Florida Surf Report 9-16 Day for wind and waves.

Tides

West Florida Tides for over 100 locations.

East Florida Tides for over 170 locations.

More Florida 16 Day Forecasts

East Florida Surf Report 1-8 Day for wind and waves.

East Florida Surf Report 9-16 Day for wind and waves.

Florida Panhandle Surf Report 16 Day for wind and waves.

Puerto Rico 16 day Wind and Wave Forecast

Rincon Puerto Rico Surf Report 16 Day for wind and waves.

Isabella Puerto Rico Surf Report 16 Day for wind and waves.

San Juan Puerto Rico Surf Report 16 Day for wind and waves.

Venice Jetties 14 Hour Wave & Wind Forecast

Tuesday 04-23

Hour
EDT
Wave
Ft
Wave
Dir
Wave
Per
Wind
knots
Wind
Dir
43.8NE4.2117.1ENE
53.7NE4.217.1ENE
63.5NE4.1915.2ENE
73.3NE4.1213.3ENE
83.1NE4.0313.3NE
92.9NE3.9411.4NE
102.6NW5.179.5NE
112.3NW5.197.6ENE
122.1NW5.173.8ENE
131.8NW5.150SW
141.6NW5.111.9W
151.5NW5.063.8W
161.3NW5.025.7WNW
171.3NW4.987.6NW
181.2NW4.947.6NW

Bonus: Focused 3-Day Hourly.

There are no bacteria advisories for Sarasota County beaches. View report.

Marine Forecast & Alerts

Bonita Beach to Suwannee River, FL out 60 nm (Check in near real time) Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories.

Synopsis and Marine Forecast links updated by the NWS
High pressure builds in over the area and will dominate the weather with rain-free conditions through the week and into the weekend. Winds will remain 15 knots or less and abating seas expected to continue making for pleasant boating conditions through the week. Source: FZUS52 KTBW NWS - Synopsis

Bonita Beach to Suwannee River, FL out 60 nm (Check in near real time) Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories.

Gulf of Mexico Marine Watches, Warnings and Advisories for the entire Gulf of Mexico.

Marine Forecast for the entire Gulf Of Mexico

Weather Forecasts, Watches, Warnings and Advisories

No Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for these Florida counties: Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Manatee, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus and Monroe (Issued by the National Weather Service) Last updated by the Swellmachine at 9:00 am

Weather Forecast for these Coastal West Florida Counties: Coastal Citrus , Coastal Hernando , Coastal Pasco , Coastal Hillsborough , Coastal Pinellas , Coastal Manatee , Coastal Sarasota , Coastal Charlotte , Coastal Lee , Coastal Collier County and Lower Monroe (Key West).

West Florida Watches, Warnings and Advisories (filtered results in near real time) for these West Florida Counties: Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Manatee, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus and Monroe.

Florida Weather Menu covering entire state. Coastal and inland counties. Alerts, watches and warning includes with each forecast.

All Florida Watches, Warnings and Advisories for the state of Florida.

Swellmachine features a weather forecast below for one West Florida location below.

Coastal Sarasota FL

This includes all County beaches such as Lido Beach, Siesta Key, Point of Rocks, Turtle Beach, Nokomis North Jetty, Venice South Jetty, Manasota Beach and more.
NWS Forecast released on Tuesday 23rd of April 2024 03:59 AM.
Today
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Red Tide

No reports or forecasts found for Red Tide since Friday 05-26-23

SWFL Moon Phases & Name

Current moon phase is Full Moon at 100% illumination. The next phase is Waning Gibbous. The present lunar month and orbital period is 29 days, 14 hours and 21 minutes . The Moon's age and time elapsed into this period is 14 days, 18 hours and 36 minutes. Astronomical Moon phases below:

04-23 7:51 PM Full Moon
05-01 7:27 AM Last Quarter
05-07 11:24 PM New Moon
05-15 7:49 AM First Quarter
05-23 9:55 AM Full Moon

The April Full Moon is also known as the Pink Full Moon.

The Paschal Full Moon is on March 25 2024. Therefore; Easter Sunday is on March 31. The Easter date is determined by the Paschal Full Moon which is the first (ecclesiastic) full moon after the spring equinox. The Easter date is always the next Sunday after (never on) the Paschal full moon. This is the reason for the shifting Easter date. The Paschal and the Astronomical Full Moon are not necessarily on the same day.

Expanded Moon Phase Time and Dates

SWFL Moon Rise & Set

04-23 6:38 AM Moonset
04-23 7:56 PM Moonrise
04-24 7:09 AM Moonset
04-24 8:53 PM Moonrise

SWFL Sun Rise & Sunset Set

April 23, 2024 (Tuesday)

First Light6:31 am
Sunrise6:56 am
Sunset7:59 pm
Last Light8:24 pm

April 24, 2024 (Wednesday)

First Light6:30 am
Sunrise6:55 am
Sunset7:59 pm
Last Light8:25 pm

New: 120 day Sunrise and Sunset scheduele

Astronomical Seasons

Vernal Equinox 3-20-2024
Summmer Solstice 6-20-2024
Autumn Equinox 9-22-2024
Winter Solstice 12-21-2024

JDN: 2460424.04729

Venice Jetty/Inlet [inside] Tides

04-231:05 AM 1.45 ftHigh
04-236:19 AM 0.81 ftLow
04-2311:51 AM 2.06 ftHigh
04-237:34 PM -0.13 ftLow
04-241:48 AM 1.38 ftHigh
04-246:32 AM 0.93 ftLow
04-2412:08 PM 2.20 ftHigh
04-248:08 PM -0.25 ftLow
Extended: Venice Inlet Tides
Nearby: Venice Pier Tides

St. Petersburg Tides

04-233:07 AM 1.60 ftHigh
04-237:57 AM 0.89 ftLow
04-231:53 PM 2.26 ftHigh
04-239:12 PM -0.15 ftLow
04-243:50 AM 1.52 ftHigh
04-248:10 AM 1.02 ftLow
04-242:10 PM 2.42 ftHigh
04-249:46 PM -0.28 ftLow
St. Petersburg Tides

Captiva Island Tides

04-232:21 AM 1.45 ftHigh
04-237:37 AM 0.81 ftLow
04-231:07 PM 2.06 ftHigh
04-238:52 PM -0.13 ftLow
04-243:04 AM 1.38 ftHigh
04-247:50 AM 0.93 ftLow
04-241:24 PM 2.20 ftHigh
04-249:26 PM -0.25 ftLow
Captiva Island (Pine Island Sound) Tides
Captiva Island (Outside) Tides
North Captiva Island Tides

42098 Buoy

Egmont Channel
Timestamp 08:26 AM EDT
Swell Direction : 50 ° NE
Wave height: 2.6 ft
Dominant Wave Period : 4 s
Average Wave Period : 3.3 s
TimeWave HeightPeriodDirection
08:26 AM 2.64NE
07:56 AM 3.04NE
07:26 AM 3.04NE
06:56 AM 3.04ENE
05:56 AM 3.34ENE
05:26 AM 3.34NE
04:56 AM 3.04NE
04:26 AM 3.64ENE
03:56 AM 3.64NE
03:26 AM 3.64ENE
02:56 AM 3.64NE
02:26 AM 3.64ENE
01:56 AM 3.94NE
01:26 AM 3.64ENE
12:56 AM 3.63NE
12:26 AM 3.36NW
11:56 PM 3.35NW
11:26 PM 3.66WNW
10:56 PM 3.65NW
10:26 PM 3.66NW

42099 Buoy

St. Petersburg Offshore
Timestamp 08:30 AM EDT
Swell Direction : 44 ° NE
Wave height: 5.2 ft
Dominant Wave Period : 6 s
Average Wave Period : 4.7 s
TimeWave HeightPeriodDirection
08:30 AM 5.26NE
08:00 AM 4.96NE
07:30 AM 4.66NE
07:00 AM 4.65NE
06:30 AM 4.65NNE
06:00 AM 4.65NE
05:30 AM 4.65NE
05:00 AM 4.35N
04:00 AM 3.96NW
03:30 AM 3.96NW
03:00 AM 4.36NW
02:00 AM 3.95NNW
01:30 AM 3.96NNW
12:30 AM 3.96NW
12:00 AM 4.36NW
11:30 PM 4.36NW
11:00 PM 4.66NW
10:30 PM 4.37NW
10:00 PM 4.36NW
09:30 PM 4.67NW

42097 Buoy

Pulley Ridge
Timestamp 08:26 AM EDT
Swell Direction : 34 ° NE
Wave height: 5.2 ft
Dominant Wave Period : 6 s
Average Wave Period : 4.7 s
TimeWave HeightPeriodDirection
08:26 AM 5.26NE
07:56 AM 5.26NNE
07:26 AM 4.96NNE
06:56 AM 4.95NE
06:26 AM 5.67NW
05:26 AM 5.67NW
04:56 AM 5.27NW
04:26 AM 5.27NW
03:56 AM 5.67NW
03:26 AM 5.27NW
02:56 AM 5.97NW
02:26 AM 5.96NNW
01:26 AM 5.67NW
12:56 AM 5.67WNW
12:26 AM 5.97WNW
11:56 PM 5.67WNW
11:26 PM 5.27NW
10:56 PM 5.27NW
10:26 PM 5.97NW
09:56 PM 5.67NW

42036 Wave Buoy

West Tampa
Timestamp 08:20 AM EDT
Swell Direction : 103 ° ESE
Wave height: 4.5 ft
Dominant Wave Period : 6 s
Average Wave Period : 4.6 s
TimeWave HeightPeriodDirection
08:20 AM 4.66ESE
07:20 AM 4.65ENE
05:50 AM 4.34ENE
04:50 AM 3.34NE
04:20 AM 3.04ENE
03:50 AM 2.64NNE
03:20 AM 2.64NNE
02:50 AM 2.64NNE
02:20 AM 3.05N
01:50 AM 2.64NNE
01:20 AM 2.65NNW
12:50 AM 2.66WNW
12:20 AM 2.66NW
11:50 PM 2.65NW
10:50 PM 2.65NNW
10:20 PM 2.64NNE
09:20 PM 2.65N
08:50 PM 3.36WNW
06:50 PM 3.95NW
06:20 PM 4.36NW

VENF1 Wind Station

Venice
Timestamp: 08:00 AM EDT
Wind Direction : 50 ° NE
Wind Speed: 5.7 kts
Wind Gusts: 7.6 kts
Baromertic Pressure: 1020.3 mb
Air Temperature: 60 °f
Water Temperature: 75 °f
Dew Point: 51 °f
TimeWind ktsGusts ktsCardinal
08:00 AM 5.77.6NE
07:00 AM 9.513.3NE
06:00 AM 9.513.3NE
05:00 AM 11.413.3NE
04:00 AM 9.513.3NE
03:00 AM 9.513.3NE
02:00 AM 9.515.2NE
01:00 AM 11.413.3NE
12:00 AM 9.515.2ENE
11:00 PM 7.69.5N
10:00 PM 7.69.5N
09:00 PM 11.413.3N
08:00 PM 1922.8NNW
07:00 PM 20.924.7NNW
06:00 PM 1922.8NW
05:00 PM 1920.9NW

CWBF1 Wind Station

Clearwater
Timestamp: 08:18 AM EDT
Wind Direction : 50 ° NE
Wind Speed: 7.6 kts
Wind Gusts: 13.3 kts
Baromertic Pressure: 1021.8 mb
Air Temperature: 62 °f
Water Temperature: 76 °f
TimeWind ktsGusts ktsCardinal
08:18 AM 7.613.3NE
08:00 AM 7.611.4NE
07:48 AM 7.611.4NE
07:30 AM 9.511.4NE
07:18 AM 9.511.4NE
07:00 AM 9.511.4ENE
06:48 AM 7.611.4NE
06:30 AM 7.69.5ENE
06:18 AM 7.613.3ENE
06:00 AM 7.613.3NE
05:48 AM 7.611.4ENE
05:30 AM 9.513.3ENE
05:18 AM 7.611.4ENE
05:00 AM 5.79.5ENE
04:48 AM 5.711.4ENE
04:30 AM 7.613.3ENE
04:18 AM 7.613.3ENE
04:00 AM 5.711.4E
03:48 AM 5.711.4E
03:30 AM 9.511.4ENE

42013 C-10 Wind Station

Sarasota C-10
Timestamp: 07:35 AM EDT
Wind Direction : 70 ° ENE
Wind Speed: 17.1 kts
Wind Gusts: 20.9 kts
Baromertic Pressure: 1020.4 mb
Air Temperature: 67 °f
Water Temperature: 74 °f
Dew Point: 66 °f
TimeWind ktsGusts ktsCardinal
07:00 AM 17.1 20.9 ENE
06:00 AM 19 24.7 E
05:00 AM 20.9 24.7 ENE
04:00 AM 19 22.8 ENE
03:00 AM 19 22.8 ENE
02:00 AM 19 22.8 ENE
01:00 AM 20.9 24.7 E
12:00 AM 17.1 24.7 ENE
11:00 PM 15.2 19 NNE
10:00 PM 15.2 20.9 N


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