Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for "Islamorada, Village of Islands ", FL
April 30, 2025 12:12 AM EDT (04:12 UTC)
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GMZ042 Hawk Channel From Ocean Reef To Craig Key Out To The Reef- Hawk Channel From Craig Key To West End Of Seven Mile Bridge Out To The Reef- Hawk Channel From West End Of Seven Mile Bridge To Halfmoon Shoal Out To The Reef- 1028 Pm Edt Tue Apr 29 2025
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Overnight - Northeast to east winds near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. NEarshore waters rough. Isolated showers.
Wednesday - East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. NEarshore waters choppy.
Wednesday night - East winds near 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. NEarshore waters rough.
Thursday - East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. NEarshore waters choppy.
Thursday night - East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. NEarshore waters choppy. Isolated showers.
Friday - East to southeast winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. NEarshore waters a moderate chop, becoming a light to moderate chop. Isolated showers.
Friday night - East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. NEarshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a moderate chop. Isolated showers.
Saturday - East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots. Seas subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. NEarshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a light chop. Isolated showers.
Saturday night and Sunday - East winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. NEarshore waters a light chop. Isolated showers.
Sunday night - Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. NEarshore waters a light to moderate chop. Isolated showers.
GMZ005 Synopsis For Keys Coastal Waters From Ocean Reef To Dry Tortugas 1028 Pm Edt Tue Apr 29 2025
Synopsis - Fresh breezes maintain overnight as high pressure continues to build in to the region. The high will remain fairly stagnant in place through the middle of the week, so breezes will oscillate between moderate to fresh on a weak diurnal trend with stronger breezes in the evening hours. Occasional pushes of moisture throughout the week will allow for some isolated shower activity.
the approximate shoreward edge of the gulf stream as of april 22nd - .
30 nm south of dry tortugas light - .on loggerhead key. 6 nm south of cosgrove shoal light - .off the marquesas keys. 2 nm south of sand key light - .off key west. 4 nm south of looe key - .off big pine key. 5 nm south of sombrero key light - .off marathon. 7 nm southeast of alligator reef light - .off islamorada. 5 nm southeast of molasses reef light - .off key largo. 4 nm east 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.
the approximate shoreward edge of the gulf stream as of april 22nd - .
30 nm south of dry tortugas light - .on loggerhead key. 6 nm south of cosgrove shoal light - .off the marquesas keys. 2 nm south of sand key light - .off key west. 4 nm south of looe key - .off big pine key. 5 nm south of sombrero key light - .off marathon. 7 nm southeast of alligator reef light - .off islamorada. 5 nm southeast of molasses reef light - .off key largo. 4 nm east 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.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near "Islamorada, Village of Islands ", FL

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Tavernier Creek Click for Map Tue -- 04:55 AM EDT -0.08 feet Low Tide Tue -- 06:47 AM EDT Sunrise Tue -- 08:02 AM EDT Moonrise Tue -- 10:45 AM EDT 1.59 feet High Tide Tue -- 05:11 PM EDT -0.34 feet Low Tide Tue -- 07:51 PM EDT Sunset Tue -- 10:24 PM EDT Moonset Tue -- 11:29 PM EDT 1.70 feet High Tide Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Tavernier Creek, Hwy. 1 bridge, Hawk Channel, Florida, Tide feet
12 am |
1.5 |
1 am |
1.2 |
2 am |
0.7 |
3 am |
0.3 |
4 am |
0 |
5 am |
-0.1 |
6 am |
0.1 |
7 am |
0.4 |
8 am |
0.8 |
9 am |
1.2 |
10 am |
1.5 |
11 am |
1.6 |
12 pm |
1.4 |
1 pm |
1.1 |
2 pm |
0.6 |
3 pm |
0.2 |
4 pm |
-0.2 |
5 pm |
-0.3 |
6 pm |
-0.3 |
7 pm |
0 |
8 pm |
0.5 |
9 pm |
1 |
10 pm |
1.4 |
11 pm |
1.7 |
Long Key Click for Map Tue -- 01:58 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack Tue -- 04:41 AM EDT -1.43 knots Max Ebb Tue -- 06:48 AM EDT Sunrise Tue -- 07:50 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack Tue -- 08:03 AM EDT Moonrise Tue -- 10:28 AM EDT 1.15 knots Max Flood Tue -- 01:22 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack Tue -- 04:40 PM EDT -1.88 knots Max Ebb Tue -- 07:52 PM EDT Sunset Tue -- 08:04 PM EDT 0.00 knots Slack Tue -- 10:24 PM EDT Moonset Tue -- 11:15 PM EDT 1.72 knots Max Flood Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Long Key, east of drawbridge, Florida Current, knots
12 am |
1.5 |
1 am |
0.8 |
2 am |
-0 |
3 am |
-0.8 |
4 am |
-1.3 |
5 am |
-1.4 |
6 am |
-1.1 |
7 am |
-0.6 |
8 am |
0.1 |
9 am |
0.8 |
10 am |
1.1 |
11 am |
1.1 |
12 pm |
0.8 |
1 pm |
0.3 |
2 pm |
-0.5 |
3 pm |
-1.3 |
4 pm |
-1.8 |
5 pm |
-1.9 |
6 pm |
-1.5 |
7 pm |
-0.9 |
8 pm |
-0.1 |
9 pm |
0.8 |
10 pm |
1.4 |
11 pm |
1.7 |
Area Discussion for Miami-South Florida, FL
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FXUS62 KMFL 292355 AAB AFDMFL
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Miami FL Issued by National Weather Service Key West FL 755 PM EDT Tue Apr 29 2025
New UPDATE
UPDATE
Issued at 751 PM EDT Tue Apr 29 2025
The showers and isolated storms that was over the western areas of South Florida early this evening have moved into the Gulf waters this evening. These showers and storms should dissipate through rest of the evening hours. The forecast shows this and no changes are planned at this time.
SHORT TERM
A backdoor frontal boundary is moving across South Florida today with an increase in convective activity in progress. A passing shortwave, diurnal heating peaking, and available moisture will contribute to an atmosphere capable of supporting showers and possibly some thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Activity should peak late afternoon into the evening before diminishing late evening as the focus of activity shifts offshore.
Behind the front comes drier air with rain chances decreasing tonight into Wednesday. Wednesday should generally be a dry day with temperatures reaching into the 80s. Some portions of Southwest Florida will reach the upper 80s thanks to easterly flow that allows the air mass to warm as it crosses the peninsula.
LONG TERM
Late This Week...
High pressure will build back into South Florida for late this week behind the passage of the back door front. This will allow for an easterly wind flow to set up with mostly dry conditions over South Florida.
Highs will be in the 80s each day except around 90 over the west coast metro areas. Lows will be in the 60s, except lower to mid 70s over the east coast metro areas.
This Weekend Into Next Week...
Another cold front will be approaching the Florida Peninsula this weekend before stalling out over Northern/Central Florida early next week. This will allow for some moisture to return to South Florida during this time frame. Therefore, POPS will be increasing this weekend and by early next week be in the 30 to 50 percent range. This rainfall will be beneficial for the area due to the ongoing drought over the region.
Highs will be in the 80s each day over most of the region except for the west metro areas where it will be around 90. Lows will be in the 60s over most areas except in the lower to mid 70s east coast metro areas.
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 710 PM EDT Tue Apr 29 2025
The winds will remain easterly around 10 knots tonight over the TAF sites along with VFR conditions. The weather will also remain dry tonight over the TAF sites.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Miami 71 81 73 83 / 0 0 0 0 West Kendall 68 84 68 85 / 0 0 0 10 Opa-Locka 71 83 70 84 / 0 0 0 0 Homestead 71 82 71 83 / 0 0 0 10 Fort Lauderdale 71 80 72 80 / 0 0 0 0 N Ft Lauderdale 71 80 71 81 / 0 0 0 0 Pembroke Pines 71 85 73 86 / 0 0 0 0 West Palm Beach 70 81 70 82 / 0 0 0 0 Boca Raton 71 82 71 83 / 0 0 0 0 Naples 65 88 66 87 / 10 0 0 0
MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...High Rip Current Risk through Thursday evening for FLZ168-172- 173.
AM...None.
GM...None.
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Miami FL Issued by National Weather Service Key West FL 755 PM EDT Tue Apr 29 2025
New UPDATE
UPDATE
Issued at 751 PM EDT Tue Apr 29 2025
The showers and isolated storms that was over the western areas of South Florida early this evening have moved into the Gulf waters this evening. These showers and storms should dissipate through rest of the evening hours. The forecast shows this and no changes are planned at this time.
SHORT TERM
A backdoor frontal boundary is moving across South Florida today with an increase in convective activity in progress. A passing shortwave, diurnal heating peaking, and available moisture will contribute to an atmosphere capable of supporting showers and possibly some thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Activity should peak late afternoon into the evening before diminishing late evening as the focus of activity shifts offshore.
Behind the front comes drier air with rain chances decreasing tonight into Wednesday. Wednesday should generally be a dry day with temperatures reaching into the 80s. Some portions of Southwest Florida will reach the upper 80s thanks to easterly flow that allows the air mass to warm as it crosses the peninsula.
LONG TERM
Late This Week...
High pressure will build back into South Florida for late this week behind the passage of the back door front. This will allow for an easterly wind flow to set up with mostly dry conditions over South Florida.
Highs will be in the 80s each day except around 90 over the west coast metro areas. Lows will be in the 60s, except lower to mid 70s over the east coast metro areas.
This Weekend Into Next Week...
Another cold front will be approaching the Florida Peninsula this weekend before stalling out over Northern/Central Florida early next week. This will allow for some moisture to return to South Florida during this time frame. Therefore, POPS will be increasing this weekend and by early next week be in the 30 to 50 percent range. This rainfall will be beneficial for the area due to the ongoing drought over the region.
Highs will be in the 80s each day over most of the region except for the west metro areas where it will be around 90. Lows will be in the 60s over most areas except in the lower to mid 70s east coast metro areas.
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 710 PM EDT Tue Apr 29 2025
The winds will remain easterly around 10 knots tonight over the TAF sites along with VFR conditions. The weather will also remain dry tonight over the TAF sites.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Miami 71 81 73 83 / 0 0 0 0 West Kendall 68 84 68 85 / 0 0 0 10 Opa-Locka 71 83 70 84 / 0 0 0 0 Homestead 71 82 71 83 / 0 0 0 10 Fort Lauderdale 71 80 72 80 / 0 0 0 0 N Ft Lauderdale 71 80 71 81 / 0 0 0 0 Pembroke Pines 71 85 73 86 / 0 0 0 0 West Palm Beach 70 81 70 82 / 0 0 0 0 Boca Raton 71 82 71 83 / 0 0 0 0 Naples 65 88 66 87 / 10 0 0 0
MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...High Rip Current Risk through Thursday evening for FLZ168-172- 173.
AM...None.
GM...None.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
LONF1 - Long Key, FL | 21 mi | 42 min | ENE 16 | 78°F | 30.06 | 69°F | ||
VCAF1 - 8723970 - Vaca Key, FL | 37 mi | 54 min | E 9.9G | 77°F | 81°F |
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