Miami Florida for 07-11-2025

Coastal Waters Forecast Reveals Typical Summer Conditions for South Florida

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a comprehensive coastal waters forecast that highlights typical summer maritime conditions across South Florida's diverse marine environments.

Gentle southeasterly breezes will dominate the Atlantic and Gulf coastal waters, with winds ranging from 5 to 15 knots. Seas are expected to remain relatively calm, predominantly under 2 feet, creating comfortable conditions for maritime activities.

The Gulf Stream's current position has been precisely mapped, with its western wall located just offshore from key coastal landmarks including Fowey Rocks, Port Everglades, Lake Worth, and Jupiter Inlet. This information, provided by the Naval Oceanographic Office, offers valuable navigation insights.

Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated throughout the forecast period, a hallmark of South Florida's summer weather pattern. These storms may temporarily increase wind speeds and wave heights, so mariners should remain alert and prepared.

Specific marine zones from Jupiter Inlet to Ocean Reef and from East Cape Sable to Bonita Beach will experience similar conditions. Intracoastal waters are expected to range from smooth to light chop, with wind directions gradually shifting from southeast to south and southwest over the coming days.

Lake Okeechobee and Biscayne Bay will also see consistent weather patterns, with light winds and a high probability of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Boaters and water enthusiasts should monitor changing conditions and be prepared for brief, intense weather developments.

The forecast suggests a stable, typical summer marine environment with minimal hazards and predictable wind and wave conditions across South Florida's extensive coastal and inland waters.

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Coastal waters forecast reveals typical summer conditions for South Florida.
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a comprehensive
coastal waters forecast that highlights typical summer maritime conditions across
South Florida's diverse marine environments. Gentle southeasterly breezes will dominate
the Atlantic and Gulf coastal waters, with winds ranging from

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five to fifteen knots. Seas are expected to remain relatively calm,
predominantly under two feet, creating comfortable conditions for maritime activities.
The Gulf Stream's current position has been precisely mapped, with
its western wall located just offshore from key coastal landmarks
including Fowey, Rocks Port, Everglades, Lakeworth, and Jupiter Inlet. This information,

(00:47):
provided by the Naval Oceanographic Office, offers valuable navigation insights.
Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated throughout the forecast period, a hallmark
of South Florida's summer weather pattern. These storms may temporarily
increase wind speeds and wave heights, so mariners should remain
alert and prepared. Specific marine zones from Jupiter Inlet to

(01:09):
Ocean Reef, and from East Cape Sable to Benita Beach
will experience similar conditions. Intracoastal waters are expected to range
from smooth to light chop, with wind directions gradually shifting
from southeast to south and southwest over the coming days.
Lake Okeechobee and Biscayne Bay will also see consistent weather
patterns with light winds and a high probability of afternoon

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and evening thunderstorms. Boaters and water enthusiasts should monitor changing
conditions and be prepared for brief intense weather developments. The
forecast suggests a stable, typical summer marine environment with minimal
hazards and predictable wind and wave conditions across South Florida's
extensive coastal and inland waters