With relatively weak high pressure forecast to remain in place northeast of the area through the weekend...light easterly to southeasterly flow is forecast to continue for a few more days.
Conditions are expected to remain below headline criteria through the weekend.
Onshore winds will increase to cautionary levels late Sunday night into Monday ahead of a cold front with a wind shift to the west and northwest late Monday.
Thunderstorms may precede and accompany this front.
Forecast as of 4:00 am EST on December 6, 2012
Coastal Waters From Apalachicola To Destin Fl Out 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River To Apalachicola Fl Out To
20 Nm-Waters From Apalachicola To Destin Fl From 20 To 60 Nm-
Waters From Suwannee River To Apalachicola Fl From 20 To 60 Nm-
Today
East wind 10 to 15 knots early becoming 5 to 10 knots in the late morning. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Protected waters a moderate chop becoming light in the late morning.
Tonight Through Friday Night
East wind 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth to a light chop.
Saturday
Southeast wind around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Protected waters smooth.
Saturday Night
Southeast wind 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Protected waters smooth.
Sunday
South wind 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Protected waters smooth. A slight chance of rain.
Sunday Night
South wind 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the late evening. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Protected waters smooth increasing to a light to moderate chop in the late evening. A chance of rain.
Monday
West wind 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Protected waters a moderate chop. A chance of rain.