Beach Weather in Smathers Beach, Key West, United States

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24°
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28°
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Beach Weather Today in Smathers Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 33%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 30kmh from the North-Northwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Smathers Beach faces South-Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:44 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Smathers Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 26%.

SMATHERS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 18° 18° 18° 18° 19°
71% 29% 7% 73% 4% 0% 24% 63%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 18° 19° 19° 20° 20°
94% 0% 0% 14% 2% 27% 11% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 20° 20° 20° 22° 22° 22°
16% 27% 36% 57% 87% 71% 57% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 23° 24° 23° 23° 23°
83% 71% 28% 1% 0% 12% 33% 34%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24°
19% 63% 47% 57% 71% 98% 53% 72%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.6mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24°
84% 71% 45% 28% 18% 25% 47% 57%
2.2mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24°
27% 34% 55% 70% 81% 70% 57% 55%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
1.0m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
5.8s 5.8s 6.0s 6.0s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.2s
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.5m
6.1s 5.7s 5.4s 5.5s 5.3s 3.6s 5.0s 4.9s
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
4.8s 4.7s 4.2s 3.8s 4.4s 4.3s 3.2s 3.2s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
3.7s 3.7s 3.6s 5.6s 4.3s 4.6s 3.5s 4.3s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
1.0m
1.3m
4.2s 4.2s 4.1s 4.0s 3.9s 3.9s 3.9s 3.9s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
0.9m
0.7m
1.3m
3.9s 3.9s 3.9s 3.9s 3.9s 4.0s 4.9s 5.3s
Sat 21st December
2:08 AM 8:39 AM 3:24 PM 8:34 PM
0.50 0.10 0.40 0.20
Sun 22nd December
3:05 AM 9:22 AM 4:06 PM 9:55 PM
0.50 0.10 0.40 0.10
Mon 23rd December
4:14 AM 10:05 AM 4:50 PM 11:11 PM
0.40 0.10 0.40 0.10
Tue 24th December
5:39 AM 10:48 AM 5:34 PM
0.30 0.20 0.50
Wed 25th December
12:16 AM 7:06 AM 11:31 AM 6:19 PM
0.10 0.30 0.20 0.50
Thu 26th December
1:10 AM 8:14 AM 12:13 PM 7:05 PM
0.00 0.30 0.20 0.50
Fri 27th December
1:57 AM 9:05 AM 12:54 PM 7:50 PM
0.00 0.30 0.20 0.60
Sat 21st December
19°
0.0mm
26kmh N
33%
Sun 22nd December
20°
0.0mm
16kmh NE
19%
Mon 23rd December
22°
0.0mm
23kmh E
53%
Tue 24th December
24°
0.0mm
19kmh NE
32%
Wed 25th December
24°
1.6mm
15kmh ESE
60%
Thu 26th December
24°
2.7mm
18kmh ESE
46%
Fri 27th December
24°
0.0mm
27kmh E
56%
Sat 28th December
24°
0.0mm
32kmh SE
64%
Sun 29th December
24°
0.0mm
17kmh SE
64%
Mon 30th December
24°
1.2mm
16kmh S
55%
Tue 31st December
22°
0.0mm
16kmh NNE
31%
Wed 1st January
24°
0.3mm
11kmh SE
39%
Thu 2nd January
22°
0.3mm
32kmh N
78%
Fri 3rd January
18°
0.0mm
28kmh N
88%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 51%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Smathers Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Holiday at Smathers Beach, Key West, Florida

Smathers Beach is located in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States. It is the largest public beach in Key West and a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Beach Type

Smathers Beach features powdery white sand that stretches over two miles along the Atlantic Ocean. The water is warm and clear, making it perfect for swimming and wading. While there aren't many rocks or reefs directly off the shore, there are still ample opportunities for snorkeling and diving nearby.

Recommended Beach Activities

  1. Swimming: The calm and warm waters of Smathers Beach make it an ideal place for swimming. The shallow depths near the shore are perfect for novice swimmers or those looking to relax in the water.

  2. Sunbathing: With its soft white sand, Smathers Beach is a great spot to soak up some sun and work on your tan.

  3. Windsurfing: The consistent winds at Smathers Beach provide excellent conditions for windsurfing - whether you're a beginner or an expert.

  4. Paddleboarding: Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has become increasingly popular at Smathers Beach due to the calm waters and beautiful views of the surrounding area.

  5. Jet Skiing: Rent a jet ski and explore the coastline at your own pace, enjoying the thrill of speeding across the water.

  6. Parasailing: For those looking for an adrenaline rush, parasailing offers stunning views of Key West from above while being towed behind a boat.

  7. Snorkeling & Diving: Although there isn't much coral or marine life directly off of Smathers Beach, nearby reef sites like Sand Key and Eastern Dry Rocks offer great snorkeling and diving opportunities with vibrant fish populations.

Accommodation Options

There are several beach resorts and hotels near Smathers Beach, offering a variety of lodging options to suit different budgets and preferences. Some popular choices include:

These hotels are close to the beach and offer easy access to other attractions in Key West. Additionally, staying in the Old Town area of Key West provides a more authentic experience with its historic buildings, restaurants, shops, and nightlife.

Beach Amenities

Smathers Beach offers various amenities for visitors to enjoy their stay:

  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Picnic tables and barbecue grills
  • Volleyball courts
  • Free parking
  • Food trucks and concession stands
  • Beach chair and umbrella rentals

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