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Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas
440 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
.SYNOPSIS...As of 5 AM EDT, Tropical Storm Bertha was centered
over the northeastern Gulf waters. Bertha is expected to continue
moving slowly to the northwest or west-northwest today, followed
by a turn to the west by the middle part of the week. On the
forecast track, TS Bertha will move near or along the northern
Gulf coast during the next several days. Closer to home, an
Atlantic ridge of high pressure will extend to the Florida
Peninsula for the next several days. Moderate breezes will slacken
to mainly gentle this afternoon. Thereafter, breezes will
continue to peak overnight and lull during the day through Friday.
The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of July 17,
2026...
49 NM South of Dry Tortugas Light...on Loggerhead Key.
51 NM South of Cosgrove Shoal Light...off the Marquesas Keys.
38 NM South of Sand Key Light...off Key West.
22 NM South of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key.
13 NM South of Sombrero Key Light...off Marathon.
6 NM Southeast of Alligator Reef Light...off Islamorada.
2 NM Southeast of Molasses Reef Light...off Key Largo.
1 NM Southeast 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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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-
440 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
TODAY
Southeast to south winds near 15 knots, becoming
southeast and decreasing to near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave
Detail: Southeast to south 3 feet at 4 seconds and west 2 feet at
6 seconds.
TONIGHT
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near
15 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: West to
northwest 3 feet at 7 seconds and southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds.
WEDNESDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10
knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 4
seconds and west 2 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
East to southeast winds near 10 knots,
increasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms.
THURSDAY
East winds near 10 knots, decreasing to 5 to 10
knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas
around 2 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
FRIDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
FRIDAY NIGHT
East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to
2 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SATURDAY
Southeast to south winds near 5 knots. Seas around
1 foot.
SATURDAY NIGHT
North to northeast winds near 5 knots, becoming
south after midnight. Seas around 1 foot.
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