| 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: 1055 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026 |  |
| This Afternoon: North to northeast winds near 10 knots early, becoming variable and decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming smooth to a light chop. Tonight: Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming southeast and increasing to near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot, building to 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth, becoming a light chop. Saturday: Southeast to south winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. Saturday Night: Southeast 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. Sunday: Southeast to south winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a light chop. Sunday Night: Southeast 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. Monday: Southeast to south winds near 10 knots, becoming variable and decreasing to 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 slight chance of showers. Monday Night: Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming northwest. seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers. Tuesday: Northwest to north winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tuesday Night: North to northeast winds near 5 knots, increasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth, becoming smooth to a light chop. | |
| Zone Forecast: Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef (GMZ042) | |
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