FZUS52 KKEY 130244
CWFKEY
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Florida Keys
National Weather Service Key West FL
1044 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
Florida Bay, Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef
to south of Dry Tortugas, and the extreme southeastern Gulf of
America, 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.
Wave Detail will include details about the period and direction
of origin for the highest energy waves. Long-period swells coming
from a different direction than the wind would be included in the
Wave Detail.
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Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas
1044 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
.SYNOPSIS...A weak frontal boundary will continue to deteriorate
as it sags through the Keys local waters. Significant marine
hazards are not likely, but occasional instances of moderate
downpours and erratic gusts near 20 knots will be possible..
Otherwise, generally light breezes will veer from north to
northeast, and will take on an east to southeast direction by
Friday afternoon as high pressure over the Atlantic resumes
control.
The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of March 7...
55 NM South of Dry Tortugas Light...on Loggerhead Key.
15 NM South of Cosgrove Shoal Light...off the Marquesas Keys.
7 NM South of Sand Key Light...off Key West.
8 NM South of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key.
10 NM Southeast of Sombrero Key Light...off Marathon.
8 NM Southeast of Alligator Reef Light...off Islamorada.
5 NM Southeast of Molasses Reef Light...off Key Largo.
3 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 and RTOFS.
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Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
1044 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
.OVERNIGHT...Southwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots early,
becoming northwest to north. Bay waters smooth to a light chop. A
chance of showers.
.FRIDAY...Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east to
southeast in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth to a light chop. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters
smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...Southeast winds near 10 knots. Bay waters a light
chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay
waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light to
moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a
light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light to
moderate chop. Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a
light to moderate chop. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers
likely.
.TUESDAY...Northwest winds near 15 knots, becoming north 10 to 15
knots in the afternoon. Bay waters a moderate chop, becoming
light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North to northeast winds near 15 knots. Bay
waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
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Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge-
Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon
Shoal out to 5 Fathoms-
1044 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
.OVERNIGHT...Southwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots early,
becoming northwest to north. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore
waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers.
.FRIDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east to
southeast and decreasing to near 5 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1
foot or less, except building to around 2 feet west of the
Marquesas Keys due to northwest swell. Nearshore waters smooth to
a light chop, becoming smooth. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing
to near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of
the Marquesas Keys due to northwest swell. Nearshore waters smooth
to a light chop, becoming a light chop. A chance of showers with
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to
2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots,
increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except around 2
feet west of the Marquesas Keys. Nearshore waters a light to
moderate chop, becoming a moderate chop. A chance of showers with
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15
knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the Marquesas
Keys. Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming a light to
moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet.
Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...South to southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2
feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest
to west 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except
building to 2 to 3 feet west of the Marquesas Keys. Nearshore
waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light to moderate chop.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...Northwest to north winds near 15 knots, increasing to
15 to 20 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. West of the Marquesas Keys, seas 2 to 3
feet, building to 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Nearshore
waters a moderate chop, becoming choppy. A chance of showers with
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North to northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas
3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, except 6 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet west of the Marquesas Keys. Nearshore
waters choppy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
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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-
1044 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
.OVERNIGHT...Southwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots early,
becoming northwest to north. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters
smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers.
.FRIDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east to
southeast and decreasing to near 5 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1
foot or less, except building to around 2 feet west of Cosgrove
Shoal Light due to northwest swell. Nearshore waters smooth to a
light chop, becoming smooth. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east to
southeast and increasing to near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot,
except 2 to 3 feet west of Cosgrove Shoal Light due to northwest
swell. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light
chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to
2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots,
increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 2 to 3
feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a
moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15
knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop,
becoming a light to moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2
feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...South to southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2
feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest
to west 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building
to around 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop,
becoming a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...Northwest to north winds near 15 knots, increasing to 15
to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. West of Cosgrove Shoal Light, seas
around 2 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet in
the afternoon. Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming choppy.
A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North to northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas
3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, except 6 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet west of Cosgrove Shoal Light. Nearshore
waters choppy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
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Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
1044 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
.OVERNIGHT...South to southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
west to northwest. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave Detail: East 2 feet at
5 seconds. A chance of showers.
.FRIDAY...Variable winds near 5 knots early, becoming northeast to
east. Seas 1 foot, building to 2 to 3 feet in the afternoon. Wave
Detail:
East 1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming east to southeast 1 foot at 4
seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east to
southeast 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: West to northwest 3 feet at 8 seconds and east 2 feet at
3 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3
feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming
southeast and increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15
knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming
southeast to south and increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3
feet, building to 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...Southeast to south winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming south
to southwest and decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet,
subsiding to around 2 feet. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2
feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...Northwest to north winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3
feet, building to 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet in the
afternoon. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North to northeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 5
to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
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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-
1044 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
.OVERNIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast. Seas
1 to 2 feet. Wave Detail: South to southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds.
A chance of showers.
.FRIDAY...Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 4
feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 4 feet at 7
seconds and northeast to east 1 foot at 3 seconds. A slight chance
of showers.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 4 feet at
7 seconds and east to southeast 1 foot at 2 seconds. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to
near 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming
southeast. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10
knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to around 2 feet. Showers
likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
to south 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...South to southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to
2 feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southwest to west winds near 10 knots, becoming
west to northwest and increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 1 to 2
feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...North winds near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet in the afternoon. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North to northeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 5
to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. A slight chance of showers.
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CWFKEY
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Florida Keys
National Weather Service Key West FL
1044 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
Florida Bay, Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef
to south of Dry Tortugas, and the extreme southeastern Gulf of
America, 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.
Wave Detail will include details about the period and direction
of origin for the highest energy waves. Long-period swells coming
from a different direction than the wind would be included in the
Wave Detail.
GMZ005-131445-
Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas
1044 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
.SYNOPSIS...A weak frontal boundary will continue to deteriorate
as it sags through the Keys local waters. Significant marine
hazards are not likely, but occasional instances of moderate
downpours and erratic gusts near 20 knots will be possible..
Otherwise, generally light breezes will veer from north to
northeast, and will take on an east to southeast direction by
Friday afternoon as high pressure over the Atlantic resumes
control.
The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of March 7...
55 NM South of Dry Tortugas Light...on Loggerhead Key.
15 NM South of Cosgrove Shoal Light...off the Marquesas Keys.
7 NM South of Sand Key Light...off Key West.
8 NM South of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key.
10 NM Southeast of Sombrero Key Light...off Marathon.
8 NM Southeast of Alligator Reef Light...off Islamorada.
5 NM Southeast of Molasses Reef Light...off Key Largo.
3 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 and RTOFS.
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Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
1044 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
.OVERNIGHT...Southwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots early,
becoming northwest to north. Bay waters smooth to a light chop. A
chance of showers.
.FRIDAY...Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east to
southeast in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth to a light chop. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters
smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...Southeast winds near 10 knots. Bay waters a light
chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay
waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light to
moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a
light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light to
moderate chop. Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a
light to moderate chop. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers
likely.
.TUESDAY...Northwest winds near 15 knots, becoming north 10 to 15
knots in the afternoon. Bay waters a moderate chop, becoming
light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North to northeast winds near 15 knots. Bay
waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
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Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge-
Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon
Shoal out to 5 Fathoms-
1044 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
.OVERNIGHT...Southwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots early,
becoming northwest to north. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore
waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers.
.FRIDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east to
southeast and decreasing to near 5 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1
foot or less, except building to around 2 feet west of the
Marquesas Keys due to northwest swell. Nearshore waters smooth to
a light chop, becoming smooth. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing
to near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of
the Marquesas Keys due to northwest swell. Nearshore waters smooth
to a light chop, becoming a light chop. A chance of showers with
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to
2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots,
increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except around 2
feet west of the Marquesas Keys. Nearshore waters a light to
moderate chop, becoming a moderate chop. A chance of showers with
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15
knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the Marquesas
Keys. Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming a light to
moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet.
Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...South to southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2
feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest
to west 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except
building to 2 to 3 feet west of the Marquesas Keys. Nearshore
waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light to moderate chop.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...Northwest to north winds near 15 knots, increasing to
15 to 20 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. West of the Marquesas Keys, seas 2 to 3
feet, building to 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Nearshore
waters a moderate chop, becoming choppy. A chance of showers with
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North to northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas
3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, except 6 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet west of the Marquesas Keys. Nearshore
waters choppy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
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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-
1044 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
.OVERNIGHT...Southwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots early,
becoming northwest to north. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters
smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers.
.FRIDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east to
southeast and decreasing to near 5 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1
foot or less, except building to around 2 feet west of Cosgrove
Shoal Light due to northwest swell. Nearshore waters smooth to a
light chop, becoming smooth. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east to
southeast and increasing to near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot,
except 2 to 3 feet west of Cosgrove Shoal Light due to northwest
swell. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light
chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to
2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots,
increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 2 to 3
feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a
moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15
knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop,
becoming a light to moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2
feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...South to southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2
feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest
to west 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building
to around 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop,
becoming a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...Northwest to north winds near 15 knots, increasing to 15
to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. West of Cosgrove Shoal Light, seas
around 2 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet in
the afternoon. Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming choppy.
A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North to northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas
3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, except 6 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet west of Cosgrove Shoal Light. Nearshore
waters choppy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
$$
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Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
1044 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
.OVERNIGHT...South to southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
west to northwest. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave Detail: East 2 feet at
5 seconds. A chance of showers.
.FRIDAY...Variable winds near 5 knots early, becoming northeast to
east. Seas 1 foot, building to 2 to 3 feet in the afternoon. Wave
Detail:
East 1 foot at 4 seconds, becoming east to southeast 1 foot at 4
seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east to
southeast 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: West to northwest 3 feet at 8 seconds and east 2 feet at
3 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3
feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming
southeast and increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15
knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming
southeast to south and increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3
feet, building to 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...Southeast to south winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming south
to southwest and decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet,
subsiding to around 2 feet. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2
feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...Northwest to north winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3
feet, building to 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet in the
afternoon. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North to northeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 5
to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
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GMZ033-034-131445-
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-
1044 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
.OVERNIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast. Seas
1 to 2 feet. Wave Detail: South to southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds.
A chance of showers.
.FRIDAY...Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 4
feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 4 feet at 7
seconds and northeast to east 1 foot at 3 seconds. A slight chance
of showers.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 4 feet at
7 seconds and east to southeast 1 foot at 2 seconds. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to
near 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming
southeast. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10
knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to around 2 feet. Showers
likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast
to south 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...South to southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to
2 feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southwest to west winds near 10 knots, becoming
west to northwest and increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 1 to 2
feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...North winds near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to
9 feet in the afternoon. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North to northeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 5
to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. A slight chance of showers.
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