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Fort Zachary Taylor
Key West, FL
Updated 1h ago
Estimates only. Not safety advice. Verify locally before entering the water. Terms & Conditions
It's a fair day out at Fort Zach, but the Florida Strait always keeps you on your toes. The light 3.4 mph NE offshore wind is a definite plus for surface conditions, but the recent 0.37 inches of rain and falling tide are likely contributing to the worst factor: visibility. The estimated visibility today is roughly 15-20 ft, so keep that in mind, especially with the strong currents that can run through here as the tide falls.
Wind
NE 3 mph
Offshore
Wave Height
Flat
Swell
| Component | Height | Period | Dir |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1.0 ft | 5s | W 265° |
| Secondary | 0.5 ft | 6s | W 277° |
Visibility
~15-20 ft
Rainfall
Slight impact on visibility
0.37" in last 24h0.59" in last 72h
Temperature
83°F
Water
77°F
Air
28%
Cloud cover
Tide falling(EDT)
high 1.3ft @ 12:43 AM
low 0.8ft @ 5:06 AM
high 2.1ft @ 11:51 AM
low 0.1ft @ 6:46 PM
Forecast
Today
Morning
Viz: 15-20 ft
Wind: 7 mph Cross-Shore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 15-20 ft
Wind: 8 mph Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Tomorrow
Morning
Viz: 20-30 ft
Wind: 4 mph Cross-Shore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 20-30 ft
Wind: 3 mph Cross-Shore
Waves: < 1 ft
Wed, May 6
Morning
Viz: 20-30 ft
Wind: 1 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 30-40 ft
Wind: 4 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Thu, May 7
Morning
Viz: 15-20 ft
Wind: 9 mph Cross-Shore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 15-20 ft
Wind: 5 mph Cross-Shore
Waves: < 1 ft
Fri, May 8
Morning
Viz: 30-40 ft
Wind: 7 mph Cross-Shore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 30-40 ft
Wind: 6 mph Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Sat, May 9
Morning
Viz: 30-40 ft
Wind: 4 mph Cross-Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 20-30 ft
Wind: 5 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Sun, May 10
Morning
Viz: 20-30 ft
Wind: 5 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 30-40 ft
Wind: 5 mph Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Site Notes
Florida Strait currents can run strong — stay close to shore. Rocky entry; water shoes recommended. Active military area nearby — observe posted restrictions.