Coastal Waters Forecast for Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out (GMZ072) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out (GMZ072)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 1031 AM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026
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This Afternoon: East to southeast winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Wave detail: east to southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tonight: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east to southeast near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: east 1 foot at 3 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast to east near 5 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: east to southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday Night: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east to southeast near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Saturday: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Sunday: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet, building to 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Sunday Night: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Monday: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Monday Night: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.







Zone Forecast: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out (GMZ072)

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