South-Southeast flow is expected to continue through Tuesday.

Winds speeds may occasionally reach exercise caution levels during this period...but advisory conditions are unlikely.

As the cold front exits the region Tuesday night...offshore flow will develop and speeds may increase to cautionary levels...but decrease again by Wednesday night.

Forecast as of 9:30 PM EST on January 12, 2013

Coastal Waters From Apalachicola To Destin Fl Out 20 Nm-
Waters From Apalachicola To Destin Fl From 20 To 60 Nm-

Overnight
Southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop. Areas of fog near the coast.

Sunday
Southeast wind around 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of rain. Areas of fog near the coast through mid morning.

Sunday Night
Southeast wind around 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of rain.

Monday
Southeast wind 10 to 15 knots becoming 5 to 10 knots in the late morning. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop becoming smooth. A chance of rain.

Monday Night
Southeast wind around 15 knots becoming 5 to 10 knots in the late evening. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop becoming smooth in the late evening. A slight chance of rain.

Tuesday
Southeast wind 5 to 10 knots becoming south in the early afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Protected waters smooth. A chance of rain.

Tuesday Night
Southwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming north 10 to 15 knots in the late evening. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of rain.

Wednesday
North wind 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of rain.

Wednesday Night
North wind around 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of rain.

Thursday
North wind around 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of rain.