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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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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 west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 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-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
1019 AM EDT Sat Oct 31 2026
THIS AFTERNOON
Northeast to east winds near 15 knots. Seas
around 2 feet, building to 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet
at 5 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
TONIGHT
Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas building
to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast to
east 4 feet at 5 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
SUNDAY
East winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots.
Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast
to east 4 feet at 6 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms.
SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet,
occasionally to 5 feet. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms.
MONDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots.
Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast to east winds near 10 knots. Seas 2 to
3 feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
TUESDAY
Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2
feet. A slight chance of showers.
TUESDAY NIGHT
East winds near 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
WEDNESDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas
1 to 2 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
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