TideAhead
FloridaNOAA 8724580

KEY WEST Tides & Coastal Conditions

Official tide predictions, weather observations and forecasts, marine-grid context, astronomy, and jurisdiction-specific rules for this NOAA station.

All official layers availableUpdated 11:46 PM EDT

Current Conditions

Tide predictions are relative to MLLW. NWS point and marine-grid forecasts can differ at exposed shorelines.

Estimated tide now
1.3ft
falling · Station 8724580
Next low tide
2:23 AM
Thu, Sep 240.9 ft
Next high tide
9:01 AM
Thu, Sep 242.2 ft
Current Weather
82°F

Clear

Observed

N 0 mph

Observed
Tide Forecast
NOAA KEY WEST · Station 8724580 · MLLW datum · local time
currentOfficial NOAA curve
-1 ft0.3 ft1.5 ft2.8 ft4 ft0.9 ft2.2 ft0.7 ft1.9 ft0.7 ft2.2 ft0.7 ft2.0 ftWed, Sep 2311:30 PMThu, Sep 2411:30 AMThu, Sep 2411:30 PMFri, Sep 2511:30 AMFri, Sep 2511:30 PM
Official NOAA predicted heights relative to MLLW. Times are shown in the place's local timezone.

Weather, Light & Marine

Conditions that affect shoreline access, small craft, fishing and surf.

Air

Temperature82°FObserved

Humidity89%Observed

Pressure1014 mbObserved

Wind

SustainedN 0 mphObserved

Gusts6 mphModel

Rain chance36%Model

Marine

Wave height0.0 ftModel

DirectionCalm / No DirectionModel

WaterUnavailable
Sun & Moon

Sunrise7:16 AM

Sunset7:22 PM

MoonWaxing Gibbous

Hourly Forecast
Model
National Weather Service point forecast when the live feed is available.
Local date & timeConditionsTempWindGustsRain
Wed, Sep 23, 202611:00 PMChance Showers And Thunderstorms84°FSW 5 mph6 mph36%
Thu, Sep 24, 202612:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms84°FSW 5 mph6 mph36%
Thu, Sep 24, 20261:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms84°FSW 5 mph6 mph36%
Thu, Sep 24, 20262:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms82°FSW 5 mph7 mph36%
Thu, Sep 24, 20263:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms83°FSW 5 mph7 mph36%
Thu, Sep 24, 20264:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms81°FSW 5 mph7 mph36%
Thu, Sep 24, 20265:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms81°FW 5 mph7 mph36%
Thu, Sep 24, 20266:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms83°FW 5 mph7 mph36%
Thu, Sep 24, 20267:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms83°FW 5 mph7 mph36%
Thu, Sep 24, 20268:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms83°FW 5 mph7 mph42%
Thu, Sep 24, 20269:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms84°FW 5 mph7 mph42%
Thu, Sep 24, 202610:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms86°FW 5 mph7 mph42%

Fishing, Crabbing & Surfing Analysis

These scores use the available tide, wind, and marine data. They do not predict catches, report local activity, or replace safety notices.

70/100 · Good
Fishing
Environmental planning guidance, not a catch guarantee.

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Manageable wind0 mph sustained wind
  • Falling tideConditions vary by species and shoreline structure
83/100 · Very good
Crabbing
Conditions are secondary to seasons, closures and safety.

Best planning window

Near slack water, if the marine area is open

  • Regulations requiredConfirm the marine area is open before setting gear
  • Calm surface0 mph wind favors safer gear handling
  • Moderate tidal exchange1.5 ft range in the next cycle
23/100 · Poor
Surfing
Offshore model guidance with nearshore uncertainty.

Best planning window

Compare swell direction, local wind and tide before leaving

  • Limited swell0.0 ft NWS forecast waves
  • Wave period not publishedThe surf score uses available NWS wave height and local wind only
  • Nearshore uncertaintyOffshore model conditions are not the same as breaking-wave height at this beach
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission fishing rulesFlorida · state or territoryNOAA Fisheries federal recreational fishing resourcesU.S. federal waters · federalNational Weather Service rip-current safetyUnited States · safety
Nearby NOAA Tide Stations
Official station locations from the national NOAA CO-OPS tide-prediction catalog.

Key West, south side, White Street Pier

NOAA 8724557 · FL

1.7 mi

Fleming Key, north end

NOAA 8724571 · FL

2.6 mi

Sigsbee Park, Garrison Bight Channel

NOAA 8724542 · FL

2.9 mi

Riveria Canal, Key West

NOAA 8724529 · FL

3.6 mi

Cow Key Channel

NOAA 8724527 · FL

3.8 mi

Key Haven - Stock Island Channel

NOAA 8724517 · FL

4.7 mi

Sources And Confidence

NOAA CO-OPS tide predictions at KEY WESTofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 11:46 PM

National Weather Service observation and hourly forecastofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 11:46 PM

National Weather Service coastal marine gridofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 11:46 PM

U.S. Naval Observatory astronomical applicationsofficial-calculation

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 11:46 PM

Not for navigation. Conditions can change faster than source update intervals. Always check local warnings, closures and on-site conditions.