Good morning, East Central Florida! It's time for your coastal waters forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service.
So, let's dive into what the weekend has in store for our boaters out on the Atlantic waters from Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet. The Atlantic high-pressure ridge will be hanging out across south Florida through the weekend, meaning we're looking at some less-than-ideal boating conditions offshore into late Sunday afternoon. Why, you ask? Well, we can expect increasing southerly winds ahead of a weak cool front moving through Monday, followed by high pressure building in.
For those of you closer to the shore, let's break it down by area:
- Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line (0-20 nm): Today, expect some west winds early on, shifting to the east in the afternoon with seas around 2 to 3 feet. Tonight, the winds will swing to the south and then west after midnight. Tomorrow, southwest winds will prevail.
- Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet (0-20 nm): We're looking at some varied winds today – west, north, then southeast – with seas around 2 to 3 feet. Overnight, winds will shift to the south, then southwest. And don't forget a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow night!
- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet (0-20 nm): Southwest winds will turn southeast today, then becoming south in the afternoon. Seas will range around 2 to 3 feet. Heading into Sunday, expect those southwest winds to make a return, becoming more southward later on.
Now, for those venturing out a bit farther:
- Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line (20-60 nm): We've got some westerly winds today, shifting to the southeast later, with seas around 2 to 3 feet. Tomorrow, we'll see more variety in wind directions, so make sure to check before setting sail.
- Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet (20-60 nm): Southwesterly winds will dominate today, becoming south in the afternoon before shifting back to the southwest late tonight. Seas are expected to be in the 3 to 4 feet range.
- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet (20-60 nm): Look out for southwest winds today, increasing in strength by late afternoon. Seas will be running between 2 to 3 feet. Tomorrow, those winds will shift to the south, with some potential showers later on.
As always, keep an eye out for thunderstorms as they might bring higher winds and waves. And remember, safety first – make sure to stay updated on any changes that may pop up!
For more detailed information, be sure to check out the link in our show notes. Thanks for tuning in, East Central Florida! Stay safe out on the water, and enjoy your weekend. Thank you for listening and make sure to subscribe to never miss an update.
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