Coastal Waters Forecast for Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef (GMZ042) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef (GMZ042)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 1027 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025




Overnight: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light chop. Winds and seas higher in around numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Northeast to east winds near 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to around 2 feet. nearshore waters a light chop, becoming a light to moderate chop. winds and seas higher in and around numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: Northeast to east winds near 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas around 2 feet, building to 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming choppy. numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.

Thursday: Northeast to east winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming a light to moderate chop. widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: Northeast to east winds near 10 knots, decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. nearshore waters a light chop, becoming smooth to a light chop. numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.

Friday: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas subsiding to around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.

Friday Night Through Saturday Night: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.

Sunday: East winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.

Sunday Night: East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.







Zone Forecast: Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef (GMZ042)

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