It is important to know the weather forecasts when planning a kayak tour. is the Tampa Bay kayakers biggest threat. When big thunderstorms approach, lightning will strike miles away ...even under blue skies. Simply put, the water is no place to be during these storms. Read this Lightning facts PDF . Most avid kayakers can withstand a small degree of wind, rain and minor temperature variations. But Florida's thunderstorms can produce waterspouts and squalls with very little warning. The message here is "pay attention to the weather" Florida's weather is NOT small talk!
The Tides will also affect your kayaking plans as some of our tidal creeks are impassable during very low tides. High tides seem to be a good time to see many different types of marine life.
The links on the right will take you to reliable government and commercial websites with tide and weather information. Each window will open in a new window, so you may need to set your computer allow pop-ups to display these websites.
Weather and Tide Links
Bay News 9 Weather and Wind Predictions
Real Time Lightning Strike Indicator
