Coastal Waters Forecast for Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef (GMZ043) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef (GMZ043)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 428 AM EDT Tue Aug 25 2026


Today: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tonight: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday Night: East winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Saturday: East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.







Zone Forecast: Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef (GMZ043)

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