Fort Zachary Taylor

Fair

Key West, FL

Estimates only. Not safety advice. Verify locally before entering the water. Terms & Conditions

Updated 25m ago·refreshes every 2h

Today

Fair
Generated 16h 25m ago

Fort Zachary Taylor is experiencing calm conditions today with the offshore NE wind keeping the surface flat. The minimal surf and light wind are the primary drivers for the current state of the water. The estimated visibility currently is 20-30 ft. The water temp is 86 and the air temp is 82.

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Wind

NESW
E 17 mph
Cross-Offshore
24-hour wind Now · 12:25 AM
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a

Surf and Swell

Surf Est.
Flat
Estimated breaking wave height
HeightPeriodDir1.8 ft4sE 84°0.4 ft5sNW 312°0.2 ft5sW 267°

Estimated Visibility

~20-30ft
Estimate based on swell, runoff and forecast clarity at site

Rainfall

Slight impact
0.42in / 24h
0.79" in last 72 hours

Temperature

86°
Water
83°
Air
4%
Cloud Cover

Tide · EDT

1.9ft
at 12:30 AM · hover to scrub
State: High
Next low at 6:45 AM
-0.0ft
1.2ft
0.6ft
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a
Low -0.0 ft @ 6:45 AMHigh 1.2 ft @ 1:19 PM

Site Notes

Florida Strait currents can run strong — stay close to shore. Rocky entry; water shoes recommended. Active military area nearby — observe posted restrictions.