87°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
68%
34
Monroe County, FL · Atlantic Ocean
Sombrero Beach
411 Sombrero Beach Rd, Marathon, FL 33050
Marathon's flagship free city beach — a wide curve of imported sand at the end of Sombrero Beach Road, palm-shaded picnic pavilions, and one of the most reliable sea-turtle nesting beaches in the Middle Keys (May–October). Quiet, family-oriented, with shallow protected water.
Today's Conditions
Mixed conditions today.
Thunderstorms · 68% rain · 88°F water
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 likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- 68% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 88°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
35 /100
ok
30 Swim
54 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
68%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
88°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
9:45 PM
-0.3 ft · in 18m
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%
16
85°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
67%
34
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
48%
34
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
46
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
46
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
34
What to Bring Today
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 88°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 68% chance of rain
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
License-plate paid parking: $5/hour first 2 hours, $2/hour after.
Dogs
Leashed dogs welcome. Owners must pick up after pets.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
411 Sombrero Beach Rd, Marathon, FL 33050
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Sombrero Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Sombrero Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Sombrero Beach dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs welcome. Owners must pick up after pets.
Is there an entry fee at Sombrero Beach?
Entry to Sombrero Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Sombrero Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Sombrero Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Sombrero Beach?
Amenities at Sombrero Beach include restrooms, showers, picnic pavilions, volleyball courts, playground, kayak launch.
When is the water warmest at Sombrero 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 Sombrero Beach located?
Sombrero Beach is in Monroe County, FL, at 411 Sombrero Beach Rd, Marathon, FL 33050.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS