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Florida Keys Reef Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

Florida - West Coast

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Florida Keys Reef surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.55s
Wind
24mph
ENE / Gusts 29mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.5ft @ 6sE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor - Fair

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 6s with 19mph out of the ENE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|19-20mph ENE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 5s and strong E wind at 15mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s ESE|12-15mph E
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Forecast Charts

Florida Keys Reef Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Expert
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

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.

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Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Florida Keys Reef Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Florida Keys Reef?
The current wave height at Florida Keys Reef is 1-2+ft with a 5.55s swell period. Wind is ENE at 24mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Florida Keys Reef surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Florida Keys Reef?
The current breaking wave height at Florida Keys Reef is 1-2+ft, produced by a 4.5ft E wind swell swell at 6s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Florida Keys Reef?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Florida Keys Reef is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.