Forecast as of 4:32 PM EDT on May 17, 2008
Synopsis For Keys Coastal Waters From Ocean Reef To Dry Tortugas
Synopsis
An Atlantic ridge of high pressure will remain near the Florida Keys for the next several days. Variable wind directions and generally light breezes are expected through Monday...with southwest breezes gradually turning to southeast Tuesday through Thursday. The approximate shoreward edge of the Gulf Stream as of may 16... 48 nm south of Dry Tortugas light...on Loggerhead Key. 20 nm south of Cosgrove Shoal light...off the Marquesas Keys. 14 nm south of Sand Key light...off Key West. 16 nm south of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key. 17 nm south of Sombrero Key light...off Marathon. 24 nm southeast of Alligator Reef light...off Islamorada. 16 nm southeast of Molasses Reef light...off Key Largo. 9 nm east of Carysfort Reef light...off Ocean Reef. Gulf Stream information courtesy of the naval oceanographic office.
Forecast as of 4:32 PM EDT on May 17, 2008
Ocean Reef To Craig Key Out 20 Nm-
Craig Key To The West End Of The 7 Mile Bridge Out 20 Nm-
West End Of The 7 Mile Bridge To Key West Out 20 Nm-
Ocean Reef To Craig Key 20 To 60 Nm Out-
Craig Key To The West End Of The 7 Mile Bridge 20 To 60 Nm Out-
West End Of The 7 Mile Bridge To Key West 20 To 60 Nm Out-
Key West To 20 Nm West Of Dry Tortugas Out 60 Nm-
Tonight
West to northwest winds near 10 knots...becoming variable near 10 knots or less. Seas beyond the reef 2 to 3 feet. Seas inside the reef 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters a light chop.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Southwest to west winds near 10 knots. Seas beyond the reef 2 to 3 feet. Seas inside the reef around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop. Isolated showers.
Monday And Monday Night
Variable winds near 10 knots or less. Seas beyond the reef 2 to 3 feet. Seas inside the reef around 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters a light chop. Isolated showers.
Tuesday
South to southwest winds near 10 knots. Seas beyond the reef 2 to 3 feet. Seas inside the reef around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop. Isolated showers.
Wednesday And Thursday
Southeast to south winds near 10 knots. Seas beyond the reef 2 to 3 feet. Seas inside the reef around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop. Isolated showers.
Date Time Tide Type Height
Alligator Reef Light
2008-05-17 7:47 AM EDT High Tide 1.98 feet
2008-05-17 1:57 PM EDT Low Tide 0.07 feet
2008-05-17 8:26 PM EDT High Tide 2.14 feet
2008-05-18 2:27 AM EDT Low Tide 0.39 feet
2008-05-18 8:24 AM EDT High Tide 1.98 feet
2008-05-18 2:34 PM EDT Low Tide 0.04 feet
Bahia Honda Key (Bridge)
2008-05-17 8:02 AM EDT High Tide 1.47 feet
2008-05-17 2:56 PM EDT Low Tide -0.26 feet
2008-05-17 9:36 PM EDT High Tide 0.90 feet
2008-05-18 2:15 AM EDT Low Tide 0.34 feet
2008-05-18 8:31 AM EDT High Tide 1.54 feet
2008-05-18 3:35 PM EDT Low Tide -0.32 feet
Florida Bay (East)
2008-05-17 7:46 AM EDT High Tide 1.27 feet
2008-05-17 2:37 PM EDT Low Tide -0.24 feet
2008-05-17 9:19 PM EDT High Tide 0.78 feet
2008-05-18 1:55 AM EDT Low Tide 0.29 feet
2008-05-18 8:15 AM EDT High Tide 1.34 feet
2008-05-18 3:16 PM EDT Low Tide -0.29 feet
Florida Bay (West)
2008-05-17 3:13 AM EDT High Tide 0.78 feet
2008-05-17 7:46 AM EDT Low Tide 0.34 feet
2008-05-17 2:35 PM EDT High Tide 1.14 feet
2008-05-17 9:09 PM EDT Low Tide -0.04 feet
2008-05-18 3:57 AM EDT High Tide 0.77 feet
2008-05-18 8:20 AM EDT Low Tide 0.35 feet
2008-05-18 3:06 PM EDT High Tide 1.18 feet
Grassy Key (North)
2008-05-17 4:06 AM EDT High Tide 0.82 feet
2008-05-17 8:46 AM EDT Low Tide 0.37 feet
2008-05-17 2:13 PM EDT High Tide 1.30 feet
2008-05-17 9:47 PM EDT Low Tide -0.11 feet
2008-05-18 4:37 AM EDT High Tide 0.80 feet
2008-05-18 9:22 AM EDT Low Tide 0.41 feet
2008-05-18 2:47 PM EDT High Tide 1.37 feet
Key Colony Beach
2008-05-17 7:42 AM EDT High Tide 1.92 feet
2008-05-17 2:18 PM EDT Low Tide -0.17 feet
2008-05-17 8:48 PM EDT High Tide 1.45 feet
2008-05-18 2:05 AM EDT Low Tide 0.37 feet
2008-05-18 8:18 AM EDT High Tide 1.95 feet
2008-05-18 2:58 PM EDT Low Tide -0.25 feet
Key West (Naval Base)
2008-05-17 8:40 AM EDT High Tide 1.78 feet
2008-05-17 3:23 PM EDT Low Tide -0.16 feet
2008-05-17 10:07 PM EDT High Tide 1.15 feet
2008-05-18 2:38 AM EDT Low Tide 0.49 feet
2008-05-18 9:09 AM EDT High Tide 1.85 feet
2008-05-18 4:01 PM EDT Low Tide -0.23 feet
Long Key Channel (East)
2008-05-17 7:30 AM EDT High Tide 1.33 feet
2008-05-17 2:15 PM EDT Low Tide -0.29 feet
2008-05-17 8:59 PM EDT High Tide 0.80 feet
2008-05-18 1:31 AM EDT Low Tide 0.26 feet
2008-05-18 8:00 AM EDT High Tide 1.39 feet
2008-05-18 2:54 PM EDT Low Tide -0.35 feet
Long Key Channel (West)
2008-05-17 3:12 AM EDT High Tide 0.83 feet
2008-05-17 7:46 AM EDT Low Tide 0.26 feet
2008-05-17 2:36 PM EDT High Tide 1.29 feet
2008-05-17 9:08 PM EDT Low Tide -0.21 feet
2008-05-18 3:56 AM EDT High Tide 0.81 feet
2008-05-18 8:20 AM EDT Low Tide 0.28 feet
2008-05-18 3:06 PM EDT High Tide 1.34 feet
Money Key
2008-05-17 3:43 AM EDT Low Tide 0.23 feet
2008-05-17 9:36 AM EDT High Tide 1.02 feet
2008-05-17 4:50 PM EDT Low Tide -0.18 feet
2008-05-17 11:31 PM EDT High Tide 0.61 feet
2008-05-18 4:18 AM EDT Low Tide 0.26 feet
2008-05-18 10:06 AM EDT High Tide 1.07 feet
2008-05-18 5:31 PM EDT Low Tide -0.21 feet
Vaca Key, Florida Bay
2008-05-17 2:20 AM EDT High Tide 0.47 feet
2008-05-17 4:59 AM EDT Low Tide 0.30 feet
2008-05-17 11:35 AM EDT High Tide 0.66 feet
2008-05-17 6:27 PM EDT Low Tide -0.17 feet
2008-05-18 3:14 AM EDT High Tide 0.51 feet
2008-05-18 5:40 AM EDT Low Tide 0.37 feet
2008-05-18 12:06 PM EDT High Tide 0.73 feet
2008-05-18 6:53 PM EDT Low Tide -0.22 feet
Date Time Current Type Speed
Boca Grande Channel
2008-05-17 3:07 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-17 5:54 AM EDT Max Flood 0.78 knots
2008-05-17 8:47 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-17 12:15 PM EDT Max Ebb -1.36 knots
2008-05-17 3:13 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-17 6:31 PM EDT Max Flood 1.25 knots
2008-05-17 9:56 PM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-18 12:56 AM EDT Max Ebb -1.13 knots
2008-05-18 3:45 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-18 6:17 AM EDT Max Flood 0.79 knots
2008-05-18 9:18 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-18 12:48 PM EDT Max Ebb -1.40 knots
2008-05-18 3:49 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
Key West
2008-05-17 4:11 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-17 6:41 AM EDT Max Flood 0.70 knots
2008-05-17 8:45 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-17 12:23 PM EDT Max Ebb -1.87 knots
2008-05-17 4:05 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-17 7:12 PM EDT Max Flood 1.26 knots
2008-05-17 9:52 PM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-18 1:07 AM EDT Max Ebb -1.57 knots
2008-05-18 4:46 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-18 7:10 AM EDT Max Flood 0.68 knots
2008-05-18 9:18 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-18 12:55 PM EDT Max Ebb -1.94 knots
2008-05-18 4:39 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
Long Key Viaduct
2008-05-17 2:23 AM EDT Max Ebb -1.13 knots
2008-05-17 5:29 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-17 8:10 AM EDT Max Flood 0.62 knots
2008-05-17 10:42 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-17 2:18 PM EDT Max Ebb -1.34 knots
2008-05-17 5:31 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-17 8:44 PM EDT Max Flood 1.06 knots
2008-05-17 11:51 PM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-18 3:00 AM EDT Max Ebb -1.13 knots
2008-05-18 6:06 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-18 8:33 AM EDT Max Flood 0.63 knots
2008-05-18 11:14 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-18 2:51 PM EDT Max Ebb -1.38 knots
Long Key, east of drawbridge
2008-05-17 5:08 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-17 8:09 AM EDT Max Flood 0.84 knots
2008-05-17 10:40 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-17 1:56 PM EDT Max Ebb -1.34 knots
2008-05-17 5:11 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-17 8:40 PM EDT Max Flood 1.32 knots
2008-05-17 11:45 PM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-18 2:39 AM EDT Max Ebb -1.09 knots
2008-05-18 5:45 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-18 8:37 AM EDT Max Flood 0.83 knots
2008-05-18 11:14 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-18 2:28 PM EDT Max Ebb -1.39 knots
Moser Channel (swingbridge)
2008-05-17 2:16 AM EDT Max Ebb -1.66 knots
2008-05-17 5:25 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-17 8:13 AM EDT Max Flood 1.01 knots
2008-05-17 10:40 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-17 2:09 PM EDT Max Ebb -2.01 knots
2008-05-17 5:26 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-17 8:45 PM EDT Max Flood 1.68 knots
2008-05-17 11:47 PM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-18 2:52 AM EDT Max Ebb -1.67 knots
2008-05-18 6:01 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-18 8:38 AM EDT Max Flood 1.00 knots
2008-05-18 11:13 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-18 2:41 PM EDT Max Ebb -2.07 knots
No Name Key (northeast of)
2008-05-17 5:08 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-17 7:59 AM EDT Max Flood 0.56 knots
2008-05-17 10:09 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-17 1:15 PM EDT Max Ebb -0.98 knots
2008-05-17 5:04 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-17 8:28 PM EDT Max Flood 0.90 knots
2008-05-17 11:11 PM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-18 1:59 AM EDT Max Ebb -0.78 knots
2008-05-18 5:42 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-05-18 8:33 AM EDT Max Flood 0.54 knots
2008-05-18 10:45 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-05-18 1:49 PM EDT Max Ebb -1.03 knots
2008-05-18 5:37 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
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