Key West Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Key West Beach, Florida
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
91/100
- 80°F, wind 14 mph
- Low UV (3)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
94/100
- 87°F, wind 14 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
98/100
- 87°F, wind 9 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 5:28 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 11:48 AM | 1.8 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:56 PM | 0.9 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 11:06 PM | 2.5 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 86°F. That is 2° above the October average of 84°F here.
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 98 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Key West Beach?
About 86°F. That is 2° above the October average of 84°F here.
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.