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Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas
1019 AM EDT Sat Oct 31 2026
.SYNOPSIS...
A broad area of high pressure over the eastern United States will
sustain moderate to fresh breezes across the Florida Keys waters
this weekend. Small Craft Should Exercise Caution headlines may be
required for portions or all marine zones tonight. Breezes are on
track to slacken tomorrow, but elevated winds along the Florida
Peninsula will generate higher northerly swell for the waters
south of the Upper Keys. After the initial higher winds tonight,
breezes will slacken during the weekend. Light to gentle breezes
are possible midweek. Shower chances are expected to peak tomorrow
through Monday with drier conditions during the middle of the
week.
The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of October
27, 2026...
19 NM south of Dry Tortugas Light, on Loggerhead Key
34 NM south of Cosgrove Shoal Light, off the Marquesas Keys
28 NM south of Sand Key Light, off Key West
38 NM south of Looe Key, off Big Pine Key
31 NM southeast of Sombrero Key Light, off Marathon
17 NM south-southeast of Alligator Reef Light, off Islamorada
10 NM southeast of Molasses Reef Light, off Key Largo
10 NM northwest of Carysfort Reef Light, off Ocean Reef
Gulf Stream Information Courtesy of the National Weather Service in
Key West, using data from RTOFS and NASA SPoRT SST.
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GMZ032-035-010230-
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-
1019 AM EDT Sat Oct 31 2026
THIS AFTERNOON
Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1
to 2 feet, building to around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to
moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
TONIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas around 2 feet, except
building to 2 to 3 feet west of the Marquesas Keys. Nearshore
waters a choppy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
SUNDAY
East winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots.
Seas around 2 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. West of the
Marquesas Keys seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to around 2 feet.
Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming a light to moderate
chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet.
Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. Showers likely with a
chance of thunderstorms.
MONDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots.
Seas 1 to 2 feet, subsiding to around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a
light to moderate chop, becoming a light chop. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast to east winds near 10 knots. Seas
around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop. A slight chance of
showers.
TUESDAY
Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1
foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of
showers.
TUESDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot.
Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of
showers.
WEDNESDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot.
Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
East winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Nearshore waters smooth.
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