High pressure will remain in place over the waters through early Friday with light winds and minimal seas.

A weak front will approach Friday night and cross the waters on Saturday with a modest increase in winds in its wake.

Easterly flow will develop by late in the weekend as high pressure builds north of the region.

Forecast as of 3:21 am EST on January 24, 2013

Apalachee Bay-
Coastal Waters From Apalachicola To Destin Fl Out 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River To Apalachicola Fl Out To
20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Suwannee River To Keaton Beach Fl Out 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
West wind 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest in the late afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth to a light chop.

Tonight
North wind 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast 10 to 15 knots in the late evening...then becoming east 5 to 10 knots late. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop.

Friday
South wind 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest 10 to 15 knots late in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth increasing to a light to moderate chop late in the afternoon.

Friday Night
West wind around 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers after midnight.

Saturday
Northwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers in the morning.

Saturday Night
North wind 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth increasing to a light to moderate chop after midnight.

Sunday
East wind 10 to 15 knots. Protected waters a light to moderate chop.

Sunday Night
East wind around 15 knots. Protected waters a light to moderate chop.

Monday
Southeast wind 10 to 15 knots becoming 5 to 10 knots late in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters a moderate chop becoming light late in the afternoon.