NWS Marine Forecast


   GMZ005-120845-  Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas  432 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026      .SYNOPSIS...While there are no marine hazard products in place  across the Florida Keys local waters, a Coastal Flood Statement is  in effect for the Lower Keys due to higher water levels around  times of high tide. Anyone on the water should be aware of reduced  clearance underneath fixed bridges over the next few days.  Ridging across Central Florida will shift southwards into Central  and South Florida and weaken over the next couple of days. Gentle  to moderate breezes will trend downwards to a light breeze through  this period, with some directional variability creeping in. Winds  are expected to freshen late in the week as the ridge lifts back  into northern Florida and a broad lower level trough moves  westward across our area. Expect shower and thunderstorm chances  to tick up at that time.    The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of  August 7, 2026...    25 NM South of Dry Tortugas Light...on Loggerhead Key.  15 NM South of Cosgrove Shoal Light...off the Marquesas Keys.  19 NM South of Sand Key Light...off Key West.  29 NM South of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key.  16 NM Southeast of Sombrero Key Light...off Marathon.  4 NM Southeast of Alligator Reef Light...off Islamorada.  2 NM Southeast of Molasses Reef Light...off Key Largo.  1 NM Southeast of Carysfort Reef Light...off Ocean Reef.    Gulf Stream Information Courtesy of the National Weather Service in  Key West, using data from RTOFS and NASA SPoRT SST.    $$
   GMZ033-034-120845-  Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM  out and beyond 5 fathoms-  Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel-  432 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026    TONIGHT  East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave  Detail: East 1 foot at 3 seconds. A slight chance of showers and  thunderstorms.  WEDNESDAY  East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming variable and  decreasing to near 5 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, subsiding to around  1 foot. Wave Detail: East 1 foot at 3 seconds. A slight chance of  showers and thunderstorms.  WEDNESDAY NIGHT  Northeast winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or  less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  THURSDAY  Northeast to east winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or  less. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.  THURSDAY NIGHT  Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1  foot or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  FRIDAY  East winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10 knots.  Seas around 1 foot, building to 1 to 2 feet. A chance of showers  and thunderstorms.  FRIDAY NIGHT  East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. A  chance of showers and thunderstorms.  SATURDAY  East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2  feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  SATURDAY NIGHT  East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. A  slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT  East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots.  Seas 1 to 2 feet.    $$