Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Key Biscayne, FL
April 26, 2024 5:53 PM EDT (21:53 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 6:46 AM Sunset 7:50 PM Moonrise 9:40 PM Moonset 7:20 AM |
AMZ651 Coastal Waters From Deerfield Beach To Ocean Reef Fl Out 20 Nm- Waters From Deerfield Beach To Ocean Reef Fl From 20 To 60 Nm Excluding The Territorial Waters Of Bahamas- 401 Pm Edt Fri Apr 26 2024
.small craft advisory in effect from 8 pm edt this evening through Sunday morning - .
Tonight - E ne winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to around 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Period 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters rough in exposed areas.
Sat - E winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to around 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Period 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters rough in exposed areas.
Sat night - E winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to around 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, occasionally to 11 ft. Period 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters very rough in exposed areas. A slight chance of showers.
Sun - E winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to around 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, occasionally to 10 ft subsiding to 4 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft in the afternoon. Period 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters rough in exposed areas. A slight chance of showers in the morning.
Sun night - E winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to around 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Intracoastal waters rough in exposed areas. A slight chance of showers.
Mon - E winds 20 to 25 kt along the coast to E 20 to 25 kt with gusts to around 25 kt in the gulf stream. Seas 4 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas.
Mon night - Along the coast, E winds 20 to 25 kt becoming around 15 kt late in the evening. In the gulf stream, E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to around 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. A slight chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
Tue through Wed - E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to around 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.
Wed night - E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to around 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers after midnight.
AMZ600 Synopsis For Jupiter Inlet To Ocean Reef Fl Out To 60 Nm And For East Cape Sable To Bonita Beach Fl Out To 60 Nm- 401 Pm Edt Fri Apr 26 2024
Synopsis -
easterly flow will increase today into the upcoming weekend as strong high pressure builds south towards the area. Hazardous conditions are likely to develop over local waters today and persist into the weekend particularly over the atlantic waters where winds and seas will be highest.
gulf stream hazards: easterly winds increasing to 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 kts on Saturday, seas increasing to 5 to 8 ft by Saturday.
the approximate location of the west wall of the gulf stream as of apr 25, 2024 at 12 utc - .
33 nautical miles northeast of port everglades. 15 nautical miles southeast of lake worth. 6 nautical miles east southeast of jupiter inlet.
this data courtesy of the naval oceanographic office.
easterly flow will increase today into the upcoming weekend as strong high pressure builds south towards the area. Hazardous conditions are likely to develop over local waters today and persist into the weekend particularly over the atlantic waters where winds and seas will be highest.
gulf stream hazards: easterly winds increasing to 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 kts on Saturday, seas increasing to 5 to 8 ft by Saturday.
the approximate location of the west wall of the gulf stream as of apr 25, 2024 at 12 utc - .
33 nautical miles northeast of port everglades. 15 nautical miles southeast of lake worth. 6 nautical miles east southeast of jupiter inlet.
this data courtesy of the naval oceanographic office.
Area Discussion for - Miami-South Florida, FL
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FXUS62 KMFL 261921 AFDMFL
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Miami FL Issued by National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 321 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024
New DISCUSSION, MARINE, BEACHES, FIRE WEATHER
DISCUSSION
Issued at 318 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024
An upper-level ridge is situated across the FL Big Bend and NE Gulf region as a sprawling surface high remains situated off the NE Atlantic coast. The 12mb gradient from the center of this feature to S FL is driving a breezy easterly flow across the region. However, the overall atmospheric profile remains on the dry side. Daytime heating has created a shallow well-mixed layer, and there is enough low-level moisture to continue supporting a low-level Cu field.
However, there is no sufficient depth to this layer. Throughout the column, ACARS soundings are only showing a PWAT value of 0.5in currently. Even the 12Z sounding only had a PWAT value of 0.9inches.
This is right on the border of the lowest 10th percentile.
Warm, breezy conditions will continue today and tonight in response.
Winds over the waters are likely to increase overnight as well as the gradient tightens even further. Overall, though, there is very little change in conditions for the next few days. A dry, stable airmass persists with a strong upper-level ridge locked in through early next week.
Throughout this time-frame, the surface high will gradually sink south, eventually settling off the FL coast. The prevailing easterly flow should veer more ESE at that point, and a slight increase in moisture is expected. A few more shallow showers are possible across Atlantic waters, perhaps making it into the east coast. However, the overall synoptic pattern will continue to support a mostly dry and stable airmass through the entirety of the period.
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 141 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024
A prevailing easterly flow continues for Atlantic TAF sites, subsiding some this evening with less surface instability, before increasing again tomorrow. KAPF may see a sea breeze shift to the west this afternoon. Otherwise, there are no significant aviation hazards with any CIGs remaining higher than 3kft and showers tomorrow remaining off the Atlantic coast. KPBI could see some VCSH tomorrow, but probs are too low for mention at this time.
MARINE
Issued at 318 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024
Winds and seas are expected to continue increasing across Atlantic and Gulf waters this afternoon and evening, with hazardous conditions expected for small craft. This is expected to last through the weekend and potentially into early next week, especially across Atlantic waters. A few isolated showers are also possible across Atlantic waters, especially closer to the Gulf Stream.
BEACHES
Issued at 318 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024
A gusty easterly flow continues to favor a high risk of rip currents at beaches along the Atlantic Coastline through the weekend.
Remember, if caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 318 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024
Dry weather continues into next week as a breezy easterly flow prevails. While soils are drying out, RH values are expected to remain above critical thresholds. There are no significant rain chances for the next week.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Miami 72 80 72 80 / 0 10 10 10 West Kendall 69 82 69 82 / 0 10 10 10 Opa-Locka 71 82 71 82 / 0 10 10 10 Homestead 71 81 71 81 / 0 10 10 10 Fort Lauderdale 72 80 71 79 / 0 10 10 10 N Ft Lauderdale 71 80 71 79 / 0 10 10 10 Pembroke Pines 71 83 71 82 / 0 10 10 10 West Palm Beach 70 81 70 80 / 0 10 10 10 Boca Raton 71 82 71 81 / 0 10 10 10 Naples 67 87 69 87 / 0 0 0 0
MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...High Rip Current Risk through Saturday evening for FLZ168-172- 173.
AM...Small Craft Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Sunday for AMZ630-650-651-670-671.
GM...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Miami FL Issued by National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 321 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024
New DISCUSSION, MARINE, BEACHES, FIRE WEATHER
DISCUSSION
Issued at 318 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024
An upper-level ridge is situated across the FL Big Bend and NE Gulf region as a sprawling surface high remains situated off the NE Atlantic coast. The 12mb gradient from the center of this feature to S FL is driving a breezy easterly flow across the region. However, the overall atmospheric profile remains on the dry side. Daytime heating has created a shallow well-mixed layer, and there is enough low-level moisture to continue supporting a low-level Cu field.
However, there is no sufficient depth to this layer. Throughout the column, ACARS soundings are only showing a PWAT value of 0.5in currently. Even the 12Z sounding only had a PWAT value of 0.9inches.
This is right on the border of the lowest 10th percentile.
Warm, breezy conditions will continue today and tonight in response.
Winds over the waters are likely to increase overnight as well as the gradient tightens even further. Overall, though, there is very little change in conditions for the next few days. A dry, stable airmass persists with a strong upper-level ridge locked in through early next week.
Throughout this time-frame, the surface high will gradually sink south, eventually settling off the FL coast. The prevailing easterly flow should veer more ESE at that point, and a slight increase in moisture is expected. A few more shallow showers are possible across Atlantic waters, perhaps making it into the east coast. However, the overall synoptic pattern will continue to support a mostly dry and stable airmass through the entirety of the period.
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 141 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024
A prevailing easterly flow continues for Atlantic TAF sites, subsiding some this evening with less surface instability, before increasing again tomorrow. KAPF may see a sea breeze shift to the west this afternoon. Otherwise, there are no significant aviation hazards with any CIGs remaining higher than 3kft and showers tomorrow remaining off the Atlantic coast. KPBI could see some VCSH tomorrow, but probs are too low for mention at this time.
MARINE
Issued at 318 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024
Winds and seas are expected to continue increasing across Atlantic and Gulf waters this afternoon and evening, with hazardous conditions expected for small craft. This is expected to last through the weekend and potentially into early next week, especially across Atlantic waters. A few isolated showers are also possible across Atlantic waters, especially closer to the Gulf Stream.
BEACHES
Issued at 318 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024
A gusty easterly flow continues to favor a high risk of rip currents at beaches along the Atlantic Coastline through the weekend.
Remember, if caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 318 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024
Dry weather continues into next week as a breezy easterly flow prevails. While soils are drying out, RH values are expected to remain above critical thresholds. There are no significant rain chances for the next week.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Miami 72 80 72 80 / 0 10 10 10 West Kendall 69 82 69 82 / 0 10 10 10 Opa-Locka 71 82 71 82 / 0 10 10 10 Homestead 71 81 71 81 / 0 10 10 10 Fort Lauderdale 72 80 71 79 / 0 10 10 10 N Ft Lauderdale 71 80 71 79 / 0 10 10 10 Pembroke Pines 71 83 71 82 / 0 10 10 10 West Palm Beach 70 81 70 80 / 0 10 10 10 Boca Raton 71 82 71 81 / 0 10 10 10 Naples 67 87 69 87 / 0 0 0 0
MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...High Rip Current Risk through Saturday evening for FLZ168-172- 173.
AM...Small Craft Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Sunday for AMZ630-650-651-670-671.
GM...None.
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Airport Reports
EDIT (hide/show)  Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
KMIA MIAMI INTL,FL | 9 sm | 60 min | E 14G21 | 10 sm | Partly Cloudy | 81°F | 57°F | 45% | 30.09 | |
KTMB MIAMI EXECUTIVE,FL | 14 sm | 60 min | E 15G24 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 81°F | 59°F | 48% | 30.08 | |
KOPF MIAMIOPA LOCKA EXECUTIVE,FL | 16 sm | 60 min | ENE 15G23 | 10 sm | Partly Cloudy | 81°F | 57°F | 45% | 30.10 | |
KHST HOMESTEAD ARB,FL | 18 sm | 58 min | ENE 12 | 10 sm | Partly Cloudy | 81°F | 61°F | 51% | 30.08 | |
KHWO NORTH PERRY,FL | 21 sm | 32 min | ENE 13G20 | 10 sm | Partly Cloudy | 81°F | 57°F | 45% | 30.11 |
Tide / Current for Key Biscayne Yacht Club, Biscayne Bay, Florida
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Key Biscayne Yacht Club
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Fri -- 06:00 AM EDT 0.29 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 06:47 AM EDT Sunrise
Fri -- 08:19 AM EDT Moonset
Fri -- 11:23 AM EDT 1.97 feet High Tide
Fri -- 06:08 PM EDT -0.09 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 07:49 PM EDT Sunset
Fri -- 10:40 PM EDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Fri -- 06:00 AM EDT 0.29 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 06:47 AM EDT Sunrise
Fri -- 08:19 AM EDT Moonset
Fri -- 11:23 AM EDT 1.97 feet High Tide
Fri -- 06:08 PM EDT -0.09 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 07:49 PM EDT Sunset
Fri -- 10:40 PM EDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Key Biscayne Yacht Club, Biscayne Bay, Florida, Tide feet
12 am |
2.2 |
1 am |
1.9 |
2 am |
1.6 |
3 am |
1.1 |
4 am |
0.7 |
5 am |
0.4 |
6 am |
0.3 |
7 am |
0.4 |
8 am |
0.8 |
9 am |
1.3 |
10 am |
1.7 |
11 am |
1.9 |
12 pm |
1.9 |
1 pm |
1.7 |
2 pm |
1.3 |
3 pm |
0.8 |
4 pm |
0.4 |
5 pm |
0.1 |
6 pm |
-0.1 |
7 pm |
0 |
8 pm |
0.4 |
9 pm |
1 |
10 pm |
1.5 |
11 pm |
2 |
Miami Harbor Entrance
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Fri -- 12:05 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 02:31 AM EDT -1.33 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 06:08 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 06:47 AM EDT Sunrise
Fri -- 08:19 AM EDT Moonset
Fri -- 08:28 AM EDT 1.72 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 12:03 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 02:27 PM EDT -1.56 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 06:15 PM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 07:49 PM EDT Sunset
Fri -- 08:55 PM EDT 2.12 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 10:40 PM EDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Fri -- 12:05 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 02:31 AM EDT -1.33 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 06:08 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 06:47 AM EDT Sunrise
Fri -- 08:19 AM EDT Moonset
Fri -- 08:28 AM EDT 1.72 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 12:03 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 02:27 PM EDT -1.56 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 06:15 PM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 07:49 PM EDT Sunset
Fri -- 08:55 PM EDT 2.12 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 10:40 PM EDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Miami Harbor Entrance, Florida Current, knots
12 am |
0.1 |
1 am |
-0.9 |
2 am |
-1.3 |
3 am |
-1.3 |
4 am |
-1.2 |
5 am |
-0.8 |
6 am |
-0.1 |
7 am |
0.9 |
8 am |
1.6 |
9 am |
1.7 |
10 am |
1.4 |
11 am |
0.9 |
12 pm |
0.1 |
1 pm |
-1 |
2 pm |
-1.5 |
3 pm |
-1.5 |
4 pm |
-1.3 |
5 pm |
-0.9 |
6 pm |
-0.2 |
7 pm |
0.8 |
8 pm |
1.8 |
9 pm |
2.1 |
10 pm |
1.9 |
11 pm |
1.6 |
Miami, FL,
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