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Forecast as of 4:30 am EST on November 20, 2008
Synopsis For Keys Coastal Waters From Ocean Reef To Dry Tortugas
Synopsis
A high pressure ridge over the northern Gulf of Mexico will move southward and weaken today...resulting in slackening breezes across the Florida Keys and adjacent coastal waters. Another high pressure system building down from Canada will send yet another weak cold front and wind surge through the Florida Keys Friday night. As a result...fresh to strong north to northeast breezes will prevail Friday night through the weekend. The approximate shoreward edge of the Gulf Stream as of November 19... 23 nm south of Dry Tortugas light...on Loggerhead Key. 5 nm south of Cosgrove Shoal light...off the Marquesas Keys. 5 nm south of Sand Key light...off Key West. 7 nm south of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key. 8 nm south of Sombrero Key light...off Marathon. 8 nm southeast of Alligator Reef light...off Islamorada. 9 nm southeast of Molasses Reef light...off Key Largo. 8 nm east of Carysfort Reef light...off Ocean Reef. Gulf Stream information courtesy of the naval oceanographic office.
Forecast as of 4:30 am EST on November 20, 2008
Ocean Reef To Craig Key Out 20 Nm-
Craig Key To The West End Of The 7 Mile Bridge Out 20 Nm-
West End Of The 7 Mile Bridge To Key West Out 20 Nm-
Ocean Reef To Craig Key 20 To 60 Nm Out-
Craig Key To The West End Of The 7 Mile Bridge 20 To 60 Nm Out-
West End Of The 7 Mile Bridge To Key West 20 To 60 Nm Out-
Key West To 20 Nm West Of Dry Tortugas Out 60 Nm-
Small craft should exercise caution this morning
Today
North to northeast winds near 15 knots and gusty this morning...decreasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas beyond the reef 4 to 6 feet this morning...subsiding to 2 to 4 feet in the afternoon. Seas higher in the Gulf Stream. Seas inside the reef around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop to choppy this morning...becoming a light to moderate chop.
Tonight
North to northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas beyond the reef 2 to 4 feet...except higher in the Gulf Stream. Seas inside the reef 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop.
Friday
North to northeast winds 10 to 15 knots...increasing to near 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas beyond the reef 2 to 4 feet... except higher in the Gulf Stream. Seas inside the reef 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop...becoming a moderate chop.
Friday Night
North to northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas beyond the reef building to 4 to 6 feet. Seas higher in the Gulf Stream. Seas inside the reef around 2 feet. Nearshore waters choppy.
Saturday
North to northeast winds near 20 knots. Seas beyond the reef 5 to 7 feet...except higher in the Gulf Stream. Seas inside the reef 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters rough.
Sunday
Northeast winds near 20 knots. Seas beyond the reef 5 to 7 feet...except higher in the Gulf Stream. Seas inside the reef 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters rough. Isolated showers.
Monday
Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas beyond the reef 4 to 6 feet...except higher in the Gulf Stream. Seas inside the reef around 2 feet. Nearshore waters choppy. Isolated showers.

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Alligator Reef Light |  Bahia Honda Key (Bridge) |  Florida Bay (East) |  Florida Bay (West) |  Grassy Key (North) |  Key Colony Beach |  Key West (Naval Base) |  Long Key Channel (East) |  Long Key Channel (West) |  Money Key |  Vaca Key, Florida Bay | 

Date Time Tide Type Height
Alligator Reef Light
2008-11-19 8:11 PM EST Low Tide 0.61 feet
2008-11-20 2:30 AM EST High Tide 2.30 feet
2008-11-20 8:38 AM EST Low Tide 0.61 feet
2008-11-20 3:02 PM EST High Tide 2.35 feet
2008-11-20 9:17 PM EST Low Tide 0.58 feet
2008-11-21 3:39 AM EST High Tide 2.31 feet
Bahia Honda Key (Bridge)
2008-11-19 3:00 PM EST High Tide 1.13 feet
2008-11-19 8:09 PM EST Low Tide 0.61 feet
2008-11-20 2:30 AM EST High Tide 1.53 feet
2008-11-20 9:24 AM EST Low Tide 0.30 feet
2008-11-20 3:59 PM EST High Tide 1.25 feet
2008-11-20 9:41 PM EST Low Tide 0.51 feet
2008-11-21 4:02 AM EST High Tide 1.36 feet
Florida Bay (East)
2008-11-19 2:43 PM EST High Tide 0.98 feet
2008-11-19 7:49 PM EST Low Tide 0.53 feet
2008-11-20 2:14 AM EST High Tide 1.32 feet
2008-11-20 9:05 AM EST Low Tide 0.25 feet
2008-11-20 3:42 PM EST High Tide 1.08 feet
2008-11-20 9:22 PM EST Low Tide 0.44 feet
2008-11-21 3:46 AM EST High Tide 1.18 feet
Florida Bay (West)
2008-11-19 2:32 PM EST Low Tide 0.26 feet
2008-11-19 9:30 PM EST High Tide 0.92 feet
2008-11-20 2:09 AM EST Low Tide 0.54 feet
2008-11-20 9:10 AM EST High Tide 1.17 feet
2008-11-20 3:29 PM EST Low Tide 0.34 feet
2008-11-20 10:27 PM EST High Tide 1.01 feet
2008-11-21 3:44 AM EST Low Tide 0.49 feet
Grassy Key (North)
2008-11-19 3:28 PM EST Low Tide 0.26 feet
2008-11-19 9:00 PM EST High Tide 1.00 feet
2008-11-20 3:24 AM EST Low Tide 0.64 feet
2008-11-20 8:37 AM EST High Tide 1.36 feet
2008-11-20 4:24 PM EST Low Tide 0.35 feet
2008-11-20 10:05 PM EST High Tide 1.09 feet
2008-11-21 4:45 AM EST Low Tide 0.53 feet
Key Colony Beach
2008-11-19 2:16 PM EST High Tide 1.93 feet
2008-11-19 7:59 PM EST Low Tide 0.80 feet
2008-11-20 2:23 AM EST High Tide 2.26 feet
2008-11-20 8:51 AM EST Low Tide 0.61 feet
2008-11-20 3:16 PM EST High Tide 2.02 feet
2008-11-20 9:14 PM EST Low Tide 0.74 feet
2008-11-21 3:39 AM EST High Tide 2.12 feet
Key West (Naval Base)
2008-11-19 3:36 PM EST High Tide 1.40 feet
2008-11-19 8:29 PM EST Low Tide 0.80 feet
2008-11-20 3:11 AM EST High Tide 1.84 feet
2008-11-20 9:48 AM EST Low Tide 0.47 feet
2008-11-20 4:34 PM EST High Tide 1.54 feet
2008-11-20 10:04 PM EST Low Tide 0.70 feet
2008-11-21 4:41 AM EST High Tide 1.65 feet
Long Key Channel (East)
2008-11-19 2:26 PM EST High Tide 1.02 feet
2008-11-19 7:23 PM EST Low Tide 0.52 feet
2008-11-20 2:00 AM EST High Tide 1.38 feet
2008-11-20 8:41 AM EST Low Tide 0.24 feet
2008-11-20 3:24 PM EST High Tide 1.13 feet
2008-11-20 8:58 PM EST Low Tide 0.43 feet
2008-11-21 3:30 AM EST High Tide 1.22 feet
Long Key Channel (West)
2008-11-19 2:32 PM EST Low Tide 0.17 feet
2008-11-19 9:30 PM EST High Tide 1.00 feet
2008-11-20 2:09 AM EST Low Tide 0.52 feet
2008-11-20 9:10 AM EST High Tide 1.33 feet
2008-11-20 3:30 PM EST Low Tide 0.27 feet
2008-11-20 10:27 PM EST High Tide 1.11 feet
2008-11-21 3:44 AM EST Low Tide 0.45 feet
Money Key
2008-11-19 4:34 PM EST High Tide 0.78 feet
2008-11-19 10:16 PM EST Low Tide 0.45 feet
2008-11-20 4:00 AM EST High Tide 1.06 feet
2008-11-20 11:23 AM EST Low Tide 0.21 feet
2008-11-20 5:38 PM EST High Tide 0.86 feet
2008-11-20 11:43 PM EST Low Tide 0.37 feet
2008-11-21 5:31 AM EST High Tide 0.93 feet
Vaca Key, Florida Bay
2008-11-19 8:34 PM EST High Tide 0.96 feet
2008-11-19 11:20 PM EST Low Tide 0.81 feet
2008-11-20 6:04 AM EST High Tide 1.16 feet
2008-11-20 12:11 PM EST Low Tide 0.44 feet
2008-11-20 9:13 PM EST High Tide 0.95 feet
2008-11-21 12:54 AM EST Low Tide 0.69 feet
Date Time Current Type Speed
Boca Grande Channel
2008-11-19 3:36 PM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-19 6:49 PM EST Max Ebb -0.96 knots
2008-11-19 9:41 PM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-20 12:28 AM EST Max Flood 0.69 knots
2008-11-20 3:50 AM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-20 7:14 AM EST Max Ebb -1.02 knots
2008-11-20 10:09 AM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-20 1:21 PM EST Max Flood 0.80 knots
2008-11-20 4:34 PM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-20 7:52 PM EST Max Ebb -1.04 knots
2008-11-20 10:45 PM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-21 2:11 AM EST Max Flood 0.81 knots
Key West
2008-11-19 3:27 PM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-19 6:51 PM EST Max Ebb -1.38 knots
2008-11-19 10:49 PM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-20 1:31 AM EST Max Flood 0.59 knots
2008-11-20 3:39 AM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-20 7:17 AM EST Max Ebb -1.46 knots
2008-11-20 11:14 AM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-20 2:09 PM EST Max Flood 0.74 knots
2008-11-20 4:24 PM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-20 8:01 PM EST Max Ebb -1.45 knots
2008-11-20 11:53 PM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-21 2:46 AM EST Max Flood 0.76 knots
Long Key Viaduct
2008-11-19 2:11 PM EST Max Flood 0.74 knots
2008-11-19 5:28 PM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-19 8:51 PM EST Max Ebb -0.97 knots
2008-11-20 12:04 AM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-20 2:49 AM EST Max Flood 0.55 knots
2008-11-20 5:41 AM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-20 9:17 AM EST Max Ebb -1.03 knots
2008-11-20 12:31 PM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-20 3:37 PM EST Max Flood 0.65 knots
2008-11-20 6:26 PM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-20 9:57 PM EST Max Ebb -1.04 knots
2008-11-21 1:09 AM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-21 4:22 AM EST Max Flood 0.66 knots
Long Key, east of drawbridge
2008-11-19 2:20 PM EST Max Flood 0.96 knots
2008-11-19 5:26 PM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-19 8:26 PM EST Max Ebb -0.93 knots
2008-11-19 11:41 PM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-20 2:57 AM EST Max Flood 0.75 knots
2008-11-20 5:40 AM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-20 8:51 AM EST Max Ebb -0.99 knots
2008-11-20 12:09 PM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-20 3:37 PM EST Max Flood 0.88 knots
2008-11-20 6:23 PM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-20 9:34 PM EST Max Ebb -0.99 knots
2008-11-21 12:47 AM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-21 4:15 AM EST Max Flood 0.89 knots
Moser Channel (swingbridge)
2008-11-19 2:19 PM EST Max Flood 1.18 knots
2008-11-19 5:25 PM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-19 8:41 PM EST Max Ebb -1.44 knots
2008-11-19 11:59 PM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-20 2:58 AM EST Max Flood 0.89 knots
2008-11-20 5:38 AM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-20 9:06 AM EST Max Ebb -1.52 knots
2008-11-20 12:27 PM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-20 3:40 PM EST Max Flood 1.06 knots
2008-11-20 6:22 PM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-20 9:48 PM EST Max Ebb -1.53 knots
2008-11-21 1:05 AM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-21 4:21 AM EST Max Flood 1.08 knots
No Name Key (northeast of)
2008-11-19 2:18 PM EST Max Flood 0.63 knots
2008-11-19 4:51 PM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-19 7:37 PM EST Max Ebb -0.69 knots
2008-11-19 11:43 PM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-20 2:52 AM EST Max Flood 0.50 knots
2008-11-20 5:06 AM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-20 8:02 AM EST Max Ebb -0.73 knots
2008-11-20 12:10 PM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-20 3:25 PM EST Max Flood 0.59 knots
2008-11-20 5:47 PM EST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-11-20 8:48 PM EST Max Ebb -0.71 knots
2008-11-21 12:49 AM EST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-11-21 3:59 AM EST Max Flood 0.61 knots

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