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Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas
1042 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025
.SYNOPSIS...High pressure drifting eastward into the western
North Atlantic will result in gentle to moderate, occasionally
fresh, northeast to east breezes overnight. The next frontal
boundary is progged to push through the Florida Keys marine zones
on Sunday night. Ahead of the front, elevated chances for showers
and thunderstorms will be possible late Saturday through early
Sunday. In the wake of the frontal passage, fresh to strong
northeasterly breezes are expected Sunday night through at least
Tuesday.
The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of December 8...
15 NM South of Dry Tortugas Light...on Loggerhead Key.
13 NM South of Cosgrove Shoal Light...off the Marquesas Keys.
14 NM South of Sand Key Light...off Key West.
18 NM South of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key.
23 NM Southeast of Sombrero Key Light...off Marathon.
18 NM Southeast of Alligator Reef Light...off Islamorada.
12 NM Southeast of Molasses Reef Light...off Key Largo.
8 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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Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out
to the reef-
1042 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025
OVERNIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 3 feet.
Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. Isolated showers.
SATURDAY
Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to
near 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet, building to 2 to 3 feet.
Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a moderate
chop. Scattered showers. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming 5 to
10 knots after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a
light to moderate chop, becoming smooth to a light chop. Numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms.
SUNDAY
North to northeast winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10
to 15 knots. Seas around 1 foot, building to 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore
waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light to moderate chop.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
SUNDAY NIGHT
North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming north to
northeast and increasing to near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, building
to 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters a light
to moderate chop, becoming rough. Isolated showers.
MONDAY
Northeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters rough. Isolated showers.
MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters rough. Isolated showers.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas
2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters choppy. Isolated showers.
WEDNESDAY
East winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Nearshore waters a moderate chop. Isolated showers.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
East winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop.
Isolated showers.
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