| NWS Forecast for: Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms (GMZ035) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 1038 AM EDT Sun May 17 2026 | |
This Afternoon: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except building to 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Tonight Through Monday Night: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters choppy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Tuesday: East winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. West of the marquesas keys seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Tuesday Night: East winds 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters choppy, becoming a moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Wednesday: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Wednesday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thursday: East winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thursday Night: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms (GMZ035) | |
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