| 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: 1024 AM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025 | |
| This Afternoon: Southeast to south winds near 10 knots early, decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming smooth to a light chop. Isolated showers. Tonight: East to southeast winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth. Isolated showers. Tuesday: East to southeast winds near 5 knots, increasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth, becoming smooth to a light chop. Isolated showers. Tuesday Night: East winds near 10 knots, becoming east to southeast and increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming a moderate chop. Wednesday: East to southeast winds near 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming choppy. Wednesday Night: East to southeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to near 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, except 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. Nearshore waters choppy, becoming rough. Thursday: East to southeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, except 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. Nearshore waters rough. Thursday Night: East to southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Nearshore waters very rough. Friday: East to southeast winds near 20 knots, decreasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Nearshore waters rough, becoming choppy. Friday Night: East to southeast winds increasing to 20 to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet, except 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. nearshore waters becoming very rough. | |
| Zone Forecast: Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef (GMZ043) | |
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