Coastal Marine Weather In Miami FL

Stay safe and informed on the water with the "Coastal Marine Weather Forecast: Miami, Florida" podcast. Get detailed forecasts, wave conditions, wind advisories, and marine warnings tailored to the Miami coastal area. Essential listening for boaters, fishermen, surfers, and anyone who enjoys the vibrant Miami coastline. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Episodes

  1. Jun 21

    Miami Florida for 06-21-2026

    # Florida Coastal Waters Forecast: A Weekend of Light Winds and Scattered Storms The National Weather Service in Miami has issued the latest coastal waters forecast for Florida's Atlantic and Gulf waters, painting a picture of relatively calm conditions punctuated by the possibility of isolated thunderstorms through the upcoming week. As we head into tonight, expect light southeasterly winds across Atlantic waters and southerly to southwesterly winds over the Gulf. Winds could veer from the north and northeast across all local waters before settling back from the south on Sunday morning. Seas are expected to remain quite modest at one to two feet or less, except in areas where thunderstorms develop, which could produce locally hazardous conditions. The Gulf Stream, which can significantly impact offshore waters, poses no current hazards. The west wall remains approximately fifteen to twenty-two nautical miles from the Florida coast, depending on your location along the Atlantic side. Sunday should bring relatively stable conditions with continued light winds and similar sea states. Intracoastal waters will experience light to smooth conditions throughout most of the forecast period, making them particularly favorable for smaller vessels. The extended outlook shows persistent light winds through midweek, with seas generally remaining under two feet. However, isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible across local waters each day. These storms could bring temporarily higher winds and seas in their immediate vicinity, though they're not expected to be widespread. By midweek, southeast winds will gradually increase to ten to fifteen knots, with seas around two feet. This marks a slight increase in activity as we transition toward the latter part of the week. Lake Okeechobee and Biscayne Bay will see similarly calm conditions, with smooth to light chop waters and the same chance of scattered thunderstorms. The forecast includes a note of patchy smoke in Biscayne Bay later this evening and overnight. Overall, boaters and mariners should prepare for typical early summer conditions with light winds and afternoon thunderstorm potential. Anyone venturing out should monitor weather updates regularly, as conditions can change rapidly near developing storms.

    3 min
  2. Jun 20

    Miami Florida for 06-20-2026

    # Florida Coastal Waters Forecast: Calm Conditions Ahead with Scattered Storms The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a comprehensive coastal waters forecast for Friday through Wednesday, predicting generally calm conditions across Florida's Atlantic and Gulf waters, with isolated thunderstorm activity as the primary concern. As of Friday afternoon, gentle to moderate southeasterly winds dominate the Atlantic coastal waters, while southerly to southwesterly winds prevail over the Gulf. Sea conditions remain minimal, with most areas experiencing waves of one to two feet or less. The Gulf Stream presents no hazards at this time, with its western wall located approximately fifteen to twenty-two nautical miles offshore depending on location. The forecast period reveals remarkably consistent conditions. Tonight, southerly winds around ten knots will gradually diminish, with seas dropping to one foot or less across most areas. Saturday continues this pattern with winds five to ten knots and seas remaining less than two feet. The slight chance of showers and thunderstorms moves in Saturday evening, primarily affecting Lake Okeechobee and Biscayne Bay. Sunday introduces a more notable wind shift toward the south, with seas building to around two feet due to combined wave patterns. However, conditions remain favorable for most boating activities. The remainder of the forecast period through Wednesday maintains southeast winds of five to ten knots and seas around two feet or less across all coastal zones. Intracoastal waters consistently remain relatively smooth to light chop, providing protected conditions for smaller vessels throughout the forecast period. Lake Okeechobee is expected to maintain smooth conditions with only occasional light chop developing toward Wednesday. The primary weather concern involves isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible each day, with locally hazardous winds and seas possible within storm cells. Boaters should remain alert to rapidly changing conditions near developing thunderstorms, though overall conditions remain quite benign. Mariners are advised to monitor weather updates regularly, particularly regarding thunderstorm development over Lake Okeechobee, which shows the highest probability of precipitation throughout the forecast period. The excellent conditions expected across most of Florida's coastal waters make this an ideal period for recreational boating activities, provided appropriate precautions are taken regarding isolated storm activity.

    3 min

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Stay safe and informed on the water with the "Coastal Marine Weather Forecast: Miami, Florida" podcast. Get detailed forecasts, wave conditions, wind advisories, and marine warnings tailored to the Miami coastal area. Essential listening for boaters, fishermen, surfers, and anyone who enjoys the vibrant Miami coastline. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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