Key West Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Key West Beach, Florida
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
93/100
- 84°F, wind 6 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
85/100
- 85°F, wind 9 mph
- ⚠ UV peaks at 9 — very high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
88/100
- 86°F, wind 12 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:30 AM | 0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:52 AM | 2.3 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:19 PM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:26 PM | 1.9 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Key West, South Side, White Street Pier · 1.2 km away.
About Key West Beach
Key West Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 75°F in January to 89°F in August.
The water stays above 70°F essentially year round, ranging from about 75°F to 89°F.
Today it is 89°F. That is right on the August average of 89°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Key West, South Side, White Street Pier about 1.2 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Key West Beach?
We score today 93 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Key West Beach?
About 89°F. That is right on the August average of 89°F for this beach.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Key West, South Side, White Street Pier about 1.2 km away on the open coast.