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Tampa, FL Fishing Forecast
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Tampa, FL · ZIP 33602 · NWS TBW forecast updated Oct 23, 11:24 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Tampa right now?
12:00 PM: wind 10 mph NE, gusts 16 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Right-now fishing score: 66 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1018 hPa, trend -0.3 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Tampa fishing today
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Pressure stable
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- Breezy but fishable (12 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (NNE) often follows a front, small minus
Best times
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 59 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 2:00 PM–4:00 PM 51 out of 100 Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 61 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
Tampa fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (NNE) often follows a front, small minus
- Breezy but fishable (12 mph)
- Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 5:00 AM–7:00 AM 57 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (9 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 63 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 64 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Tampa
67–80°F · Waxing Gibbous
62–81°F · Waxing Gibbous
68–84°F · Waxing Gibbous
68–84°F · Full Moon
66–83°F · Waning Gibbous
65–82°F · Waning Gibbous
66–83°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Tampa
Deer movement score today 63 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Off-season / early fall
- 6:00 PM–7:24 PM 68 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NNE wind (within ±16° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 72 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NNE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 11:00 AM–12:47 PM 61 out of 100 Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NNE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Tampa at a glance
| Coordinates | 27.954, -82.456 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | TBW 71,98 |
| Grid elevation | 33 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KTPF (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:36 AM / 6:54 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Tampa
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
Florida fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Always check current Florida fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Tampa?
This forecast scores today 58/100 (“Marginal”) for Tampa, based on the NWS TBW hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Tampa today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM (59), 2:00 PM–4:00 PM (51), 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (61) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Tampa right now?
Current forecast wind is 10 mph with gusts to 16 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak breezy by our heuristic thresholds.
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