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: 1039 AM EDT Mon Jun 15 2026


This Afternoon: South to southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, decreasing to near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tonight: Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming southeast to south. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tuesday: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Southeast to south winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: Southeast to south winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas building to 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday: Southeast 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 building to around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots. Seas subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday Night: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. A slight 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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