NWS Marine Forecast



 Hazardous marine condition(s):
 Short Term Forecast
   GMZ005-301500-  Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas  1053 PM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025      .SYNOPSIS...An early season Canadian high pressure system will  continue to traverse across the eastern United States and move  into the Atlantic over the next few days. This will allow for  breezes to remain light through the weekend. Pressure gradient  across the Gulf including Florida and the Florida Keys will  increase early next week, resulting in freshening breezes.  Moisture will increase as well, supporting higher shower and  thunderstorm coverage through early next week.    The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of August 21...    20 NM South of Dry Tortugas Light...on Loggerhead Key.  9 NM South of Cosgrove Shoal Light...off the Marquesas Keys.  9 NM South of Sand Key Light...off Key West.  13 NM South of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key.  17 NM Southeast of Sombrero Key Light...off Marathon.  17 NM Southeast of Alligator Reef Light...off Islamorada.  13 NM Southeast of Molasses Reef Light...off Key Largo.  5 NM Southeast of Carysfort Reef Light...off Ocean Reef.    Gulf Stream Information Courtesy of the National Weather Service in  Key West based on products from NASA SPoRT.    $$
   GMZ032-035-301500-  Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile  Bridge-  Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon  Shoal out to 5 Fathoms-  1053 PM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025    OVERNIGHT  Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming southeast to  south 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters  smooth, becoming smooth to a light chop. Winds and seas higher in  and around scattered showers and thunderstorms.  SATURDAY  South to southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming  southwest to west. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to  a light chop. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  SATURDAY NIGHT  West to northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming  southwest to west. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to  a light chop. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  SUNDAY  Southwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west to  northwest near 10 knots. Seas building to around 1 foot.  Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light chop.  Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  SUNDAY NIGHT  Northwest winds near 10 knots, decreasing to 5 to  10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop,  becoming smooth to a light chop. Scattered showers and  thunderstorms.  MONDAY  West to northwest winds increasing to near 10 knots.  Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters becoming a light chop.  Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  MONDAY NIGHT  West to northwest winds near 10 knots. Seas  around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop. Scattered showers  and thunderstorms.  TUESDAY  West winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore  waters a light to moderate chop. Scattered showers and  thunderstorms.  TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY  Southwest to west winds 10 to 15  knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate  chop. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  WEDNESDAY NIGHT  Southwest to west winds near 10 knots. Seas  around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop. Scattered showers  and thunderstorms.    $$