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Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas
432 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026
.SYNOPSIS...
The western periphery of a weak North Atlantic high will remain
in loose control of the Keys coastal waters for the next few
days. Light to gentle, occasionally moderate, east to southeast
breezes overnight through morning will become light and variable
at times during the afternoon and evenings. In addition, the
overall flow will keep low-level moisture in place across the
region, with seasonally normal rain and thunder chances.
The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of September 2, 2026...
34 NM south-southwest of Dry Tortugas Light, on Loggerhead Key
34 NM south-southeast of Cosgrove Shoal Light, off the Marquesas Keys
26 NM south-southeast of Sand Key Light, off Key West
21 NM south-southeast of Looe Key, off Big Pine Key
17 NM southeast of Sombrero Key Light, off Marathon
10 NM southeast of Alligator Reef Light, off Islamorada
6 NM east-southeast of Molasses Reef Light, off Key Largo
1 NM east-southeast of Carysfort Reef Light, off Ocean Reef
This data courtesy of the Naval Oceanographic Office.
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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-
432 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026
TODAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Wave
Detail: East to southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms.
TONIGHT
East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to
2 feet. Wave Detail: East 2 feet at 3 seconds. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
SATURDAY
East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to
2 feet. Wave Detail: East to southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas
1 to 2 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SUNDAY
East to southeast winds near 5 knots. Seas around
1 foot. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Southeast to south winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas
around 1 foot. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
MONDAY
South winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. A chance
of showers and thunderstorms.
MONDAY NIGHT
Southeast winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
TUESDAY
East to southeast winds near 5 knots. Seas around
1 foot. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
TUESDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
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