92°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
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Monroe County, FL · Atlantic Ocean
Smathers Beach
S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
Key West's longest beach — half a mile of imported sand fronting South Roosevelt Boulevard. Calm Atlantic water, food trucks at the east end, watersport rentals. The default Key West public beach.
Today's Conditions
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 91°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Weather
- 92°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
Water
- 91°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 12 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
39 /100
ok
28 Swim
61 Sunbathe
37 Walk
36 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
92°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SE
Rain
18%
Today
UV Peak
12 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~17m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
92°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
91°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
9:07 PM
0.8 ft · in 6.4h
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
8:19 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:14 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 7:05 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 2:09 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 9:07 PM | High | 0.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
92°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
21%
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92°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
38
92°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
28%
38
92°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
13%
76
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
13%
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92°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
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What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 12 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 91°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 92°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Paid street parking on S Roosevelt Blvd.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on Key West public beaches.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Smathers Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Smathers Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Smathers Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on Key West public beaches.
Is there an entry fee at Smathers Beach?
Entry to Smathers Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Smathers Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Smathers Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Smathers Beach?
Amenities at Smathers Beach include restrooms, food trucks, watersport rentals, showers.
When is the water warmest at Smathers Beach?
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 Smathers Beach located?
Smathers Beach is in Monroe County, FL, at S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS