87°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
66%
38
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 · 66% rain · 87°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- 66% rain — rain likely at some point
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
37 /100
ok
50 Sunbathe
19 Walk
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.7 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
E
Rain
66%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
9:45 PM
-0.3 ft · in 19m
Water Quality
Clean
31 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
8:10 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:32 PM | High | 0.9 ft |
| 9:45 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Showers And Thunderstorms
80%
18
86°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
68%
38
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
46%
38
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30%
52
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
52
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
38
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 66% chance of rain
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