89°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
43
Monroe County, FL · Atlantic Ocean
Bahia Honda State Park
36850 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
One of the few sandy-bottom beaches in the Florida Keys — most of the Keys have rocky or mangrove shoreline, but Bahia Honda has three actual sand beaches with calm shallow water. Snorkel reef just offshore, historic Henry Flagler railroad bridge ruins overhead. Consistently named a top US beach.
Today's Conditions
Mixed conditions today.
Thunderstorms
Full NWS forecast for Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Weather
- 89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- 22% rain — pop-up showers possible
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
43 /100
ok
53 Sunbathe
29 Walk
33 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
89°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SE
Rain
22%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 12 PM–01 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
5:36 PM
-0.1 ft · in 2.9h
Water Quality
Clean
31 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:37 AM
Sunset
8:17 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:36 AM | High | 0.9 ft |
| 5:36 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
25%
43
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
43
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
30%
43
89°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
10%
75
89°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
11%
70
89°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
43
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 89°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
State park lots; arrive by 10 AM in winter, earlier in summer. Park can fill and close.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach. Permitted leashed in other park areas and at the campground.
Entry Fee
$8/vehicle (2-8 people); $4 single occupant.
Address
36850 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Bahia Honda State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Bahia Honda State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Bahia Honda State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach. Permitted leashed in other park areas and at the campground.
Is there an entry fee at Bahia Honda State Park?
$8/vehicle (2-8 people); $4 single occupant.
Are there lifeguards at Bahia Honda State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Bahia Honda State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Bahia Honda State Park?
Amenities at Bahia Honda State Park include restrooms, showers, snack bar, kayak rentals, snorkel rentals, campground.
When is the water warmest at Bahia Honda State Park?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Bahia Honda State Park located?
Bahia Honda State Park is in Monroe County, FL, at 36850 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS