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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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GMZ052-053-072-073-131545-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge 20 to 60 NM out-
1042 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025
OVERNIGHT
East winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, building
to around 3 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast to east 3 feet at 4
seconds. Isolated showers.
SATURDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to near 15 knots.
Seas around 3 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 5 seconds and
northwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Northeast to east winds near 15 knots,
decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5
feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 5 seconds. Widespread showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
SUNDAY
North to northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north
and increasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
SUNDAY NIGHT
North to northeast winds 10 to 15 knots,
increasing to near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 3 to 5
feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Scattered showers.
MONDAY
Northeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. Isolated showers.
MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. Isolated showers.
TUESDAY
Northeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. Isolated showers.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas
4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Isolated showers.
WEDNESDAY
East winds near 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet. Isolated showers.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. Isolated showers.
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