Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound (GMZ031) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound (GMZ031)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 1017 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026


This Afternoon: Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy. A slight chance of showers.

Tonight: Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy. A slight chance of showers.

Wednesday: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy.

Wednesday Night: Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 knots. Bay waters choppy, becoming a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers.

Thursday: Northeast to east winds near 15 knots. Bay waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers.

Thursday Night: Northeast to east winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a moderate chop, becoming a light to moderate chop.

Friday Through Saturday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light to moderate chop.







Zone Forecast: Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound (GMZ031)

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