Fort Zachary Taylor

Good

Key West, FL

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

Updated 52m ago·refreshes every 2h

Today

Good
Generated 14h 51m ago

Fort Zachary Taylor is seeing favorable conditions today with minimal surf under one foot. The 11.6 mph SE cross-shore wind is the primary factor influencing the water surface, while the recent 0.05 inches of rainfall has had a negligible impact on clarity. The estimated visibility currently is 20-30 ft. The water temp is 89 with the air at 85.

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Wind

NESW
E 12 mph
Cross-Offshore
24-hour wind Now · 10:52 PM
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a

Surf and Swell

Surf Est.
Flat
Estimated breaking wave height
HeightPeriodDir1.1 ft3sESE 101°0.5 ft4sESE 101°0.3 ft4sESE 109°

Estimated Visibility

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

Rainfall

Minimal impact
0.02in / 24h
0.21" in last 72 hours

Temperature

90°
Water
86°
Air
97%
Cloud Cover

Tide · EDT

1.5ft
at 10:45 PM · hover to scrub
State: Rising
Next high at 10:51 PM
0.6ft
2.1ft
0.2ft
1.5ft
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a
Low 0.6 ft @ 3:17 AMHigh 2.1 ft @ 10:03 AM

Site Notes

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