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: 427 PM EDT Mon May 4 2026


Tonight: North to northeast winds near 10 knots, becoming northeast to east 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, subsiding to around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Tuesday: Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming southwest to west 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 1 foot. nearshore waters smooth, becoming smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: West to northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming variable near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming smooth. A slight chance of showers.

Wednesday: Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming east to southeast 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth, becoming smooth to a light chop.

Wednesday Night: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop.

Thursday: Southeast to south winds near 10 knots, decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming smooth to a light chop.

Thursday Night: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east to southeast. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop.

Friday: Southeast to south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming variable near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming smooth.

Friday Night: Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming east to southeast 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth, becoming smooth to a light chop.

Saturday: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop.

Saturday Night: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop.







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

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