| 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: 429 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026 |  |
| Today: East winds 15 to 20 knots early, decreasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters choppy, becoming a moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Tonight: East to southeast winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Friday: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Friday Night: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. A slight chance of showers. Saturday: 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. Saturday Night: East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Sunday: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Sunday Night: East winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth. Monday: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Monday Night: East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. 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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