000 FZNT27 KNHC 052047 OFFN06 NAVTEX Marine Forecast NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL Issued by NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC 347 PM EST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...Please refer to Coastal Waters Forecasts (CWF) available through NOAA Weather Radio and other means for detailed Coastal Waters Forecasts... .SYNOPSIS...A fast-moving cold front extends from near Punta Gorda, Florida to near Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. Behind the cold front, strong to near gale-force W to NW winds with occasional gusts to gale force are evident, mainly N of 26N, and offshore Veracruz. These winds are sustaining moderate to rough seas. Fresh to strong NW winds will prevail in the northeastern Gulf through early Thu, north of 25.5N and east of 95W, as the front moves southeastward and exits the basin tonight, and high pressure builds over the central United States. Strong winds are also likely in the E Bay of Campeche tonight. Ridging will extend over the basin on Thu and Fri, supporting moderate E to SE winds across the basin, with fresh winds occurring west of 90W. Another cold front is slated to enter the NW Gulf by Sat night, and gale conditions and rough seas will be possible offshore Veracruz on Sun. Northwest Gulf of America .TONIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. .THU...E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. .THU NIGHT...SE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. .FRI...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. .FRI NIGHT...SE to S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. .SAT...S to SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. .SAT NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. .SUN...NW to N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. .SUN NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. .MON...N to NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. .MON NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, subsiding to 2 ft or less. North Central and Northeast Gulf of America .TONIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. .THU...NW to N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. .THU NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt, shifting to E late. Seas 3 to 5 ft. .FRI...SE to S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 ft or less, building to 3 to 4 ft in the afternoon. .FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. .SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. .SAT NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. .SUN...W to NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. .SUN NIGHT...NW to N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. .MON...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. .MON NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.