December 6, 2023 3:29 PM EST
Sunrise 6:56AM Sunset 5:39PM
GMZ035 Expires:202312062130;;004224 Fzus52 Kkey 061519 Cwfkey
coastal waters forecast for the florida keys national weather service key west fl 1019 am est Wed dec 6 2023
florida bay, hawk channel and straits of florida from ocean reef to south of dry tortugas, and the extreme southeastern gulf of mexico, including the florida keys national marine sanctuary
seas are given as significant wave height, which is the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be more than twice the significant wave height.
gmz032-035-062130- 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- 1019 am est Wed dec 6 2023
.small craft advisory in effect...
This afternoon..North winds near 20 knots, decreasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, except 4 to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. NEarshore waters rough, becoming choppy.
Tonight..North to northeast winds near 20 knots, becoming northeast. Seas 2 to 4 feet, except 4 to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. NEarshore waters rough.
coastal waters forecast for the florida keys national weather service key west fl 1019 am est Wed dec 6 2023
florida bay, hawk channel and straits of florida from ocean reef to south of dry tortugas, and the extreme southeastern gulf of mexico, including the florida keys national marine sanctuary
seas are given as significant wave height, which is the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be more than twice the significant wave height.
gmz032-035-062130- 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- 1019 am est Wed dec 6 2023
.small craft advisory in effect...
This afternoon..North winds near 20 knots, decreasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, except 4 to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. NEarshore waters rough, becoming choppy.
Tonight..North to northeast winds near 20 knots, becoming northeast. Seas 2 to 4 feet, except 4 to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. NEarshore waters rough.
Forecast for Marine Location Near Big Coppitt Key, FL
Discussion for Key West, FL
MARINE... Issued at 315 PM EST Wed Dec 6 2023 Despite a lull in north to northeast breezes this afternoon and evening, a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for all Florida Keys coastal waters. Breezes are expected to freshen once again later this evening and overnight. Moderate to occasionally fresh breezes will gradually veer from the northeast to the southeast Thursday through Saturday night, as high pressure moves eastward into the western North Atlantic. Another cold front will approach the Florida Keys coastal waters on Sunday and Sunday night, with slackening breezes and bouts of unsettled weather possible ahead of the front. Fresh to strong northeast breezes are expected in the wake of the frontal passage for Monday.
Weather Reporting Stations Wind History from NQX
| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp |
| KNQX KEY WEST NAS /BOCA CHICA FIELD/,FL | 9 sm | 36 min | N 13 | 10 sm | Mostly Cloudy | 72°F | |
| KEYW KEY WEST INTL,FL | 12 sm | 36 min | N 13G20 | 10 sm | Clear | 72°F |
Key Lois, southeast end, Florida
Bahia Honda Harbor (Bridge) Florida Current
Key West, FL,
GEOS Local Image of gulf of mexico
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