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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: 419 AM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

Today: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming variable. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop.

Tonight: East winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth.

Tuesday: Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming west to northwest. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth.

Tuesday Night: West to northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop.

Wednesday: West to northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: West to northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, decreasing to near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday: Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming southwest. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: Southeast to south winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers.

Friday: Southeast winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers.

Friday Night: 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.






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

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