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Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas
1027 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.SYNOPSIS...High pressure centered northwest of Bermuda will
continue to promote slowly freshening mainly east breezes through
the remainder of the weekend. Breezes will remain moderate to
fresh through at least Tuesday before slowly slackening.
The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of May 12...
35 NM South of Dry Tortugas Light...on Loggerhead Key.
9 NM South of Cosgrove Shoal Light...off the Marquesas Keys.
6 NM South of Sand Key Light...off Key West.
7 NM South of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key.
6 NM Southeast of Sombrero Key Light...off Marathon.
6 NM Southeast of Alligator Reef Light...off Islamorada.
4 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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GMZ033-034-171430-
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-
1027 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
OVERNIGHT
East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, then
increasing to near 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet, building to 2 to
3 feet. Wave Detail: East to southeast 2 feet at 3 seconds and
northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
SUNDAY
East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3
feet. Wave Detail: East 2 feet at 4 seconds. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds near 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20
knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to
5 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 5 seconds. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
MONDAY
East to southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to
4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
MONDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
TUESDAY
East to southeast winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4
feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
TUESDAY NIGHT
East winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15
knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
WEDNESDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near
10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
East to southeast winds 5 to 10
knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
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