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Coastal Waters Forecast for Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef (GMZ042) (Text-Only)
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: 1027 PM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026		Print

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

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

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

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

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

Monday 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.

Tuesday: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming choppy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters choppy, becoming a moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.






Zone Forecast: Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef (GMZ042)

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