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Safety condition takes priority. 1 active NWS alert(s) detected. Official alert details take priority over the numerical Fishing Score.
Small Craft AdvisoryOct 25, 12:15 PM – Oct 28, 8:00 PM EDT
Northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet.
COASTAL FISHING PLANNER
Tampa Bay Fishing Conditions Today
Shore, pier and nearshore recreational fishing conditions.
Confidence: High
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NEXT 24 HOURS
24-Hour Fishing Conditions Forecast
0–100 score · Local time · Safety hard-stop hours show NOT RECOMMENDED
1:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
2:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
3:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
4:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
5:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
6:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
7:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
8:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
9:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
10:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
11:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
12:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
1:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
2:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
3:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
4:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
5:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
6:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
7:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
8:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
9:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
10:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
11:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
12:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
BREAKDOWN
Why this score?
Factor scores are normalized from 0–100. They are scoring inputs, not raw weather or ocean measurements.
Tide movement score77.6
Wind score55
Wave / sea state score90
Weather score100
Time of day score85
Moon / Solunar score69.8
Water temperature score75
COASTAL CONDITIONS
Wind, waves and weather
Wind21.0 mph
Gust28.8 mph
Wave height2.0 ft
Wave period3.0 sec
Rain chance1%
Water temp73.6°F
TIDE CONTEXT
Today’s tide turning points
For detailed tide charts, use the Tide page.
High1:12 AM2.5 ft
Low8:16 AM0.2 ft
High2:52 PM2.0 ft
Low7:47 PM1.4 ft
EXPLANATION
What is driving today’s result?
NWS alert details: Small Craft Advisory (Oct 25, 12:15 PM – Oct 28, 8:00 PM EDT).
Northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet.
The timing of the Small Craft Advisory cannot be matched confidently to the fishing window, so the official alert should be reviewed first.
An active Small Craft Advisory is the main reason this period is not recommended.
Keep planning
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Data sources & methodology
Tides & water observations: NOAA/NOS/CO-OPS. NOAA station: St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay, FL (8726520).
Weather, wind, waves & alerts: NOAA National Weather Service.
Fishing Score & Best Fishing Time: calculated by CoastalNow from the source data above using published rule-based methodology.
Solar & lunar context: calculated locally by CoastalNow; lunar influence has low weight and is not presented as a catch guarantee.
Fishing Score is a planning metric, not a safety guarantee. Official warnings and local guidance always take priority.