Florida - West Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Florida Keys Reef for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Florida Keys Reef, Florida - West Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–2ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Patience pays off today — morning is very poor with 2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with Flat at very poor.
Thu, Jun 25: flat–flatft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and poor conditions with 14mph out of the ESE.
Fri, Jun 26: flat–flatft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with 17mph ESE winds.
Sat, Jun 27: flat–flatft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly poor with 13mph out of the ESE.
Sun, Jun 28: flat–flatft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly poor with 13mph out of the ESE.
Florida Keys Reef sits in the remote southern reaches of florida - west coast, where the living coral reef system of the Florida Keys chain creates rare and unpredictable wave opportunities in an otherwise calm subtropical environment. Waves here are highly dependent on tropical storm and hurricane swells pushing out of the Atlantic or Gulf, producing short, powerful, and extremely shallow reef breaks that demand respect. The crystal-clear warm water and dramatic coral formations make this a unique and memorable experience for expert surfers willing to time their visit to passing tropical systems.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Florida Keys Reef is Flat with a 3.45s swell period. Wind is ENE at 5mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Florida Keys Reef is Flat, produced by a 0.7ft ESE primary swell at 3s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Florida Keys Reef is Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Florida Keys Reef works best with a SE swell and NW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Florida Keys Reef. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Florida Keys Reef is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to expert surfers. Florida Keys Reef sits in the remote southern reaches of florida - west coast, where the living coral reef system of the Florida Keys chain creates rare and unpredictable wave opportunities in an otherwise calm subtropical environment. Waves here are highly dependent on tropical storm and hurricane swells pushing out of the Atlantic or Gulf, producing short, powerful, and extremely shallow reef breaks that demand respect. The crystal-clear warm water and dramatic coral formations make this a unique and memorable experience for expert surfers willing to time their visit to passing tropical systems.
The prime season at Florida Keys Reef is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Florida Keys Reef include shallow reef, sharp coral, strong currents, jellyfish, sharks, boat traffic, remote location, sea urchins. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Florida Keys Reef forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
