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: 417 PM EDT Fri Jul 3 2026
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Tonight: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Saturday: East to southeast winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Sunday: Southeast winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

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

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

Monday Night: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop.

Tuesday: East to 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: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers.

Wednesday Night: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.







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

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