GMZ800-191315-
 Synopsis for the coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Suwannee River-
 852 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026
 
 
 .SYNOPSIS...
 No headlines are expected through the weekend as high pressure holds
 over the region. A weak cold front will move through late Sunday
 into Monday, with increasing winds and seas to start the week. A
 Small Craft Advisory will be needed Sunday night/Monday morning and
 continuing through mid-week before conditions improve for the end of
 the week.
 
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   GMZ836-191315-  Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-  852 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026    OVERNIGHT  Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north. Bay  and inland waters light chop.  SUNDAY  Northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming west 10 to  15 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.  SUNDAY NIGHT  Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland  waters a moderate chop.  MONDAY  Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to  20 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A slight chance  of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.  MONDAY NIGHT  Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to  25 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. A slight chance of  showers and thunderstorms in the evening.  TUESDAY  Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to  25 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy.  TUESDAY NIGHT  East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to  25 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Bay and  inland waters choppy.  WEDNESDAY  East winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters  light chop.  WEDNESDAY NIGHT  East winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland  waters light chop.  THURSDAY  East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light  chop.    Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.    $$